Comforters buying guide

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Contents

1 Comforter Types
2 Comforter Styles
3 Quick Picks
4 Lining
5 Bed Size
6 Popular Manufacturers
7 Related Products
8 Related Guides
9 External Links

Comforters

There are two main types of comforters: cotton comforters and down comforters. Your climate and the average temperature of your home will determine which comforter is the best for you.

Comforter Types

Cotton comforters with either all cotton or mixed synthetic fillers are very common and fairly inexpensive. They are of average warmth but should be avoided in damp and humid climates because humidity reduces the cotton's ability to retain warmth. They can be used alone or they can be dressed up with a fancy duvet or comforter cover. (Flannel will make the blanket a little warmer.) Often you will find bed-in-a-bag sets that include cotton comforters.
Down comforters are luxurious and toasty. They can be overkill in warm climates, but in colder ones they are perfect and well worth the money. They are extremely warm, weigh relatively little for their size, and take up little space. Down comforters are labeled with fill power ratings of between 600 and 800. The higher the rating, the better the quality, and the warmer and longer-lasting your comforter will be. Fill type dictates quality, price, and convenience. The best fills are the purest: Siberian, Hungarian, goose down, duck feather and down, and duck feathers. Beware that when a comforter is labeled 100% down, it is actually a maximum of 75-95% pure down. Down alternative comforters are a cheaper option; they are filled with synthetic or natural materials that have insulating and warming properties similar to down.

Comforter Styles


Casual and Contemporary	Flannel	Luxury	Floral and Striped	Solid

Quick Picks


Twin Size Boxstitch Down Comforters Filled with pure snow white down, these comforters are sewn with a box stitch. They fit a twin size bed.	Queen Sized Down Alternative Comforter This Bed in a Bag queen sized comforter is made of Egyptian cotton with down filling.	Butterfly Flourish Bed In A Bag This comforter set is made from a blend of cotton and polyester. It has patterns of purple butterflies on it.	DreamSack King Size Chinese Silk Bed Comforter This bed comforter comes with an optional bed comforter cover made of silk. It is hypoallergenic.

Lining

Most bed comforters feature covers made of a variety of materials like silk, organic cotton, satin, or Egyptian cotton. Comforter covers should have a high thread count with closely packed fibers to prevent the down or wool filling from spilling out.