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Comforter Sets:
Everything You Need To Know About Down Comforters
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Down
Comforter
Sets....
This
site
was
created
to help
people
sort
through
the
different
options
for
down
comforter
sets.
We love
our
down
comforter
and
we want
to share
what
we learned
during
our
buying
process
on this
site.
I hope
you
find
it helpful
and
enjoy
your
down
comforter
set
as much
as we
do,
thanks
for
stopping
by!
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Choosing
Down
Comforters
If
you're
looking
for
a
way
to
save
on
your
energy
bill
by
keeping
your
thermostat
set
lower
at
night,
you'll
also
need
a
way
to
stay
warm
in
bed.
Down
comforters
are
a
great
way
to
do
this.
They
are
perfect
for
keeping
you
warm
and
cozy
without
much
extra
weight
on
the
bed.
Down
is
a
fabulous
natural
insulator
with
many
advantages
over
synthetic
materials.
It
is
hypoallergenic,
and
the
air
pockets
in
the
down
do
an
excellent
job
of
keeping
your
natural
body
heat
from
escaping,
which
allows
you
to
remain
extra
warm
at
night.
Another
advantage
to
down
is
that
it
will
wick
your
perspiration
away
from
your
body,
permitting
you
to
stay
warm
but
not
clammy
all
night.
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Down comforters
come in
a wide
range
of prices,
with something
to fit
every
budget.
Popular
brands
such as
Royal
Velvet,
Natural
Comfort,
and Pinzon
all offer
a variety
of quality
levels,
so you
can be
sure to
find something
in your
price
range.
There
are three
factors
primarily
affecting
both the
cost and
the quality
of a comforter:
thread
count,
baffle
box construction,
and fill
power.
As
thread
count,
measuring
the number
of threads
per square
inch,
increases,
the softness
and durability
of the
fabric
also increases.
As with
sheets
and other
bedding,
a down
comforter
with a
higher
thread
count
will last
longer
and feel
much softer.
High thread
count
is also
important
in down
comforters
because
the tighter
weave
keeps
the down
inside
the comforter
and any
impurities,
allergens,
or dirt
on the
outside.
Baffle
box construction
is an
additional
sign of
a quality
comforter.
These
comforters
have interior
fabric
walls
which
hold the
down in
place.
It is
a costly
process,
but well
worth
the expense,
as it
results
in no
cold spots
and better
insulation.
Fill
power
is probably
the most
important
measurement
when choosing
among
down comforters.
It measures
the amount
of space
which
a single
ounce
of down
fills.
Higher
fill power
is a sign
of higher
quality
down,
which
will result
in a warmer
comforter
with less
weight.
An additional
characteristic
of higher
fill power
is a loftier
comforter.
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Down
Comforters
-
The
Basics
If
you're
in
the
process
of
shopping
for
down
comforters,
you're
probably
already
aware
of
the
benefits
of
down.
It
provides
a
great
deal
of
warmth
with
minimal
weight,
which
can
be
very
desirable
on
a
cold
night.
Down
is
hypoallergenic,
which
makes
it
ideal
for
a
bedding
material.
In
addition,
its
natural
insulating
properties
are
far
superior
to
synthetic
materials.
Down
will
keep
your
body
heat
in
as
you
sleep,
resulting
in
a
cozy,
warm
bed.
At
the
same
time,
it
wicks
moisture
away
from
your
body,
so
that
you
can
sleep
comfortably
dry,
with
no
concern
about
getting
clammy.
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As you
shop
for
a comforter,
you
may
wonder
why
popular
brands
such
as Pinzon,
Royal
Velvet,
and
Natural
Comfort
all
come
in such
a wide
range
of prices.
There
are
several
characteristics
affecting
the
quality
of down
comforters,
and
each
of these
will
affect
the
price
as well.
The
first
of these
traits
is thread
count.
As with
all
bedding
materials,
the
thread
count
of a
comforter
measures
the
number
of threads
per
square
inch
in the
fabric.
A high
thread
count,
meaning
a tightly
woven
fabric,
results
in a
much
softer
and
more
durable
comforter.
Thread
count
is also
quite
important
in comforter
construction
because
the
fabric
must
be tightly
woven
in order
to ensure
the
down
does
not
escape
from
the
comforter.
Baffle
box
construction
is another
sign
of quality.
It is
only
found
in better
down
comforters,
as it
is a
time
consuming
process
which
results
in a
much
higher
cost.
However,
despite
the
increased
cost,
it is
well
worth
the
investment.
Baffle
box
construction
means
that
the
comforter
is made
with
vertical
interior
fabric
walls
to separate
the
down
into
channels
inside.
This
construction
means
that
the
down
won't
shift
within
the
comforter,
and
there
won't
be any
cold
spots.
The
most
significant
measurement
of the
warmth
of a
comforter
is the
fill
power.
Fill
power
measures
the
cubic
inches
a single
ounce
of down
will
occupy.
Higher
quality
down
comforters
are
made
with
higher
quality
down,
which
has
a higher
fill
power.
This
results
in a
lighter
weight,
yet
warmer
comforter,
which
also
has
a loftier
appearance.
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Down
Comforter Sets - Your Allergies
We
spend a good portion of our
lives sleeping, so it is important
that we be comfortable when
we are in bed. Part of that
is keeping nice and warm,
and this is where comforters
come into play. There are
a variety of different types,
but there are some definite
benefits to getting down comforter
sets for the winter.
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Although they might be a bit more
expensive than other types of comforters,
down comforter sets have the advantage
of being warmer than pretty much any
type of comforter. But not only are
they extra warm, they also have moisture
wicking properties so you don't have
to worry about getting all sweaty
and clammy during the night. This
isn't the case with other types of
comforters, so it is definitely one
of the major benefits of this type
of comforter. They also tend to be
pretty light, so you don't have to
weight yourself down with heavy blankets.
When you use a comforter cover you
can even do away with a top sheet
if you would like.
However,
for some people who have allergies,
down comforter sets might not be feasible.
For these people one of the down alternative
comforters might be a better bet.
Down alternatives are also machine
washable, so if this is important
to you, you might want to choose one
of these rather than a down option,
although most people add duvet covers
that are washable to their down comforters
so it is easier to keep them nice
and clean.
Down
comforter sets are generally easy
to find, and most bedding stores and
websites will have them for sale.
Consider the warmth, weight, and the
cover of the comforter to help you
figure out which type to buy. Warmer,
heavier comforters with silk or high
thread count covers tend to be the
most expensive, but you don't have
to buy the most expensive comforters
out there. You can get an inexpensive
queen size comforter, like the Blue
Ridge Feather and Down Comforter for
less than $40. On the other hand,
there are more expensive options,
such as the Royal Velvet Majestic
Gold Siberian White Down Full/Queen
Comforter, which runs almost $200.
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Down
Comforter Sets - The Benefits
Many
of us have heard about the
various benefits of using
down comforter sets. These
comforters are supposed to
be very warm and lightweight,
and they also are made from
a natural material that helps
to keep moisture away from
your body and conforms to
the shape of your body. However,
it seems like there are a
lot of different types, so
how do you choose which one
to purchase?
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There are a number of different things
you will want to consider when choosing
down comforter sets. One of the first
things you will notice is usually
the weight. These comforters come
in light, medium, and heavy weights.
Those in warmer climates will want
a light weight option, while those
in colder climates will want to choose
between the medium and heavy weights
as they will be warmer. Most people
will be happy with the medium weight
unless they have a tendency to be
cold at night or want to turn their
thermostats way down at night.
Another
consideration when choosing down comforters
is the fill, or warmth of the comforter.
A fill power of about 525 will provide
you with average warmth, so if you
want something not quite so warm you
can get a comforter will less fill,
and if you want something that will
be extra warm you can get one with
more fill.
Most
of these comforters are covered with
cotton, although some have silk covers
as well. The higher the thread count
the softer and smoother the comforter
will be. 250 thread count is pretty
standard, but you can get higher thread
counts if you prefer.
Another
thing you might want to look for is
whether or not it has been stitched
so that the down stays in various
compartments, otherwise the down might
shift and leave empty spots over time.
Of
course many people have limited budgets,
so the cost will definitely be a factor
in choosing down comforter sets. However,
there are relatively inexpensive options
you can find if you prioritize the
warmth and weight that you want and
don't worry as much about the covering
material, as you can always get a
duvet cover later to improve on that.
Miller Home Fashions makes a feather
down comforter that has a 233 thread
count and 550 fill power for only
about $40. It comes in a number of
different colors, including chocolate,
champagne, and cranberry.
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