Everyone can benefit from adding a little additional mattress protection to prolong the life of their mattress and I was no different. When we were given the waterproof one we were a bit concerned that we would spend our nights listening to the crackling of the protector. Not the case at all. If I hadn't read it I would not have known it was waterproof. Added an extra level of comfort that most mattress pads do. Also it was a very tight fit. Not the kind that you struggle to place it, but one that went on easy but held firm. Very good and well made product.