Down Comforters Buying Guide
The feathery touch combined with luxuriant comfort, no wonder
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Factors to Consider
'''Comforter Size'''
Down comforters vary in size from other comforters. Below are their dimensions.
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Twin size down comforters are 68 x 88 inches
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Queen size down comforters are 90 x 98 inches
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King size down comforters are 108 x 98 inches
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California king size down comforters
'''Down Fill Power'''
Fill power is the measure of quality in down. Fill power varies between different qualities of down. The more the measure of down in cubic inches, the higher the fill powercomforters'>fluffy and how long lasting the down will be.
'''Comforter Exterior'''
If the outer covering that holds the down in place is made of a fabric of higher thread count, the comforter is smoother.
High end comforters are made of a thread count of 360 or more. Durable standard comforters have a thread count in the range of 220 to 260.
'''Designs'''
* '''Box Stitch''': A box patterned stitch that keeps the down in place is utilized in
box stitched down comforters. The down feathers will not shift if box stitched.
* '''Baffle Box''':
Baffle box stitched down comforters include a fabric that is stitched perpendicular to the top and bottom of the comforter. They give a higher loft and strength to the comforter.
* '''Gusset Edges''': Edges of
gusset edged down comforters give a heavy loft.
Types of Down
* '''Duck Down''': Natural down that is least expensive is
duck down.
* '''White Goose Down''':
White goose down is the most prevalent down used to make comforters.
* '''Grey Goose Down''':
Grey goose down is used to make comforters of darker color.
Down Comforter Tips
* Preserve your down comforters by covering them with
Designer covers give a sophisticated look to your bedding. When the down comforter is slightly spilling, duvet covers seal the spill.
* Prefer cleaned,
hypoallergenic and pure down feathers that provide comfort and are harmless to those with allergies and asthma.
* Check the cleanliness rating of
down comforters. The rating is done through an oxygen test and a turbidity test. The oxygen test is to measure the presence of organic matter and the turbidity test is for suspended solids. The oxygen test rating should be below 10 and the turbidity rating should be high indicating superior quality.
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Manufacturers of Comforters
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Pacific Coast
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Bed Bath and Beyond
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Blue Ridge
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Fieldcrest
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Mirage
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