iDustMite Science & Certifications

Most brands don't publish independent pore-size testing. We do. Every result on this page comes from an independent UK laboratory and is published in full, so you can be sure you are getting 100% dust mite protection, with proof that no harmful chemicals are used.

✓ Lab tested <5.4 micron barrier ✓ OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 ✓ Tested by Shirley Technologies, UK

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The Protector Barrier Test: Pores Under 5.4 Microns

What was tested: the fabric used in our Dust Mite Protector Set.
Who tested it: Shirley Technologies, an independent UK textile laboratory with over 100 years of testing expertise.
The result: an average pore size of under 5.4 microns.

Why that number matters: dust mites measure 200 to 300 microns. That makes even the smallest dust mite roughly 37 times larger than the largest pore in our fabric, and the biggest mites over 55 times larger. They physically cannot pass through.

Our fabric pore: <5.4 microns

A dust mite: 200 to 300 microns

Shown to scale. The mite is 37 to 55 times larger than the pore.

Independent laboratory test confirming dust mite proof fabric pore size under 5.4 microns

Download the full laboratory report (PDF)

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The Bedding Test: A Breathable 40 Micron Weave

Our outer bedding (fitted sheet, duvet cover and pillowcases) is lab tested to a 40 micron breathable weave. It is designed to sit on top of the protector system and be washed weekly at 60°C, giving you comfort and airflow while maintaining effective dust mite control.

Why two different micron ratings?

The two layers do two different jobs. The <5.4 micron protectors seal your mattress, duvet and pillows so dust mites and their allergens stay trapped inside, away from you. The 40 micron bedding is the soft, breathable layer you sleep on and wash weekly. Together they are the complete system: seal the source, then keep the surface clean.

Download the bedding laboratory report (PDF)

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OEKO-TEX® Standard 100: No Harmful Chemicals

Every iDustMite® fabric is certified to OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100, one of the world's best-known labels for textiles tested for harmful substances. It means our fabrics are safe for prolonged skin contact, for adults and children, including sensitive and eczema-prone skin.

OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certificate for iDustMite fabrics 2026

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What Verified Customers Say

"I was expecting it to feel a little bit plasticky, but it feels like silk. It's amazing."
Jonathan Goode
"After a week I can say my skin has massively improved, really happy."
Adam Najduch
"Immediate difference to my allergies, I'm sleeping much deeper and actually waking up feeling refreshed!"
Niamh Mannion

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We publish our test results openly so you can check the science yourself. Questions about the testing? Call Richard on 0330 122 1646.