A few years ago we started seeing allergy bedding pop up in large retail stores, and ever since we get not only get customers asking what the difference is, but also our referring physicians and allergists ask this. While the products themselves may seem very similar, there are some very key differences between what you'll find at your local Wal-Mart and Target versus what we offer.

_We at AchooAllergy have been producing and selling allergy bedding for over a decade. With a full 12 years of experience under our belt, we have transitioned most of our production to our very own facility.

_Big box stores are stocked full of products that are largely imported from China, and the same is true when it comes to the allergy bedding you find there. While some of those products may serve you well, the trade-off for a lower price is lower quality. A pillow cover may last you a year or two and others, two days before something breaks or tears. I call this the ‘dud factor’. With imports, the dud factor goes up, and the chances of getting a dud is higher. This isn't to say you don't get the occasional dud from more expensive products, but the chances are less likely.

_If you have a thicker mattress you likely won't find a cover large enough to meet your needs, and the selection of different fabrics (at different price points and features) simply is not there. As with trying to find uniquely sized furnace filters, you will only find the most popular/common sizes in big box stores. However, our Allergy Armor brand bedding is a cut above the rest.

_Most of our Allergy Armor line uses premium fabric, made here in the U.S., and our top products feature YKK zippers. These are two big reasons why we offer 5 year, 10 year and even lifetime warranties on our best allergy bedding covers. Allergy Armor Ultra even comes with an antimicrobial finish. And if you ever have a problem, let us know and we'll make it right! As a small business, our customers are important, and level of service you receive from our customer service staff and support offered from our website far outpace that of larger retailers.

_In terms of the product, our material is breathable, comfortable, and tested to provide you relief. When you open an Allergy Armor mattress or pillow cover, you actually feel fabric, not plastic or paper-like material, and if you want to compare the pros and cons of each fabric we offer, all the information is easily accessible on our website. With literally thousands of pages we devote a lot of time to answering your questions, comparing products, and offering what you need to keep you feeling better and breathing better.

_Allergy bedding is what we do. It is the core of our business, and not only do we know the products, but we actually produce most of them.

_Author: Kevin Gilmore