subject: New York City At War ... With Bedbugs [print this page] With a little elbow grease and some smart bedding, you'll be protected against bed bugs in no time. Just make sure you get those mattress encasings! I recommend the Allergy Storebrand of bedbug covers. They have a great stretch-knit polyester fabric that is soft and doesn't make a crinkly noise when you lay on it. Best of all, I hardly notice that it's under my sheets and pillow cases.