The protector is nice and thick, and the vinyl doesn't make any noise. However, the thickness of the padding also negates the cooling technology of the bed itself. So yes, it works, but you lose other features.
I am very satisfied with the ghost bed mattress protector. It is just the right thickness and it fits snugly around my Twin XL mattress. I have not yet washed it, but it did come with washing instructions, which is helpful.
My like is I wake up with less aches and pains when getting out of bed, when I'm asleep I stay asleep, without waking up every couple of hrs.. also the dogs love it.