Don't Buy A Down Comforter Until You Read This
If you are thinking of purchasing a down comforter to keep you
toasty warm this winter, there are a few things you need to know
before you make your purchase.
First of all, if you're confused about what a down comforter is,
let me explain. The "down" filling in a down comforter is the
feathers from geese or ducks. Down is a highly desirable
stuffing for a comforter because it is very light, holds in body
heat while also allowing moisture to escape, and is very soft.
If you are allergic to goose or duck feathers, you may still be
able to own a down comforter. Look for a comforter that has down
that has been purified, ideally purified several times. The
purification process removes the dust and dirt from the down
which is what typically bothers most allergy sufferers. But if
real down isn't for you, there are some very good synthetic
comforters on the market that do a fairly good job of mimicking
the fluffiness and softness of a down comforter.
"Fill power" is a term you need to become familiar with if you
are purchasing a down comforter. Fill power directly relates to
the amount of warmth you will get from a down comforter and is
also an indicator of the quality of the down.
One ounce of down with a fill power of 650 means this: one ounce
of that down takes up 650 cubic inches. A down comforter with a
fill power of 350 means that once ounce of that down takes up
350 cubic inches. The higher the fill power, the higher the
quality of the down and the more warmth it provides. Also, the
higher the fill power the more warmth you get with less weight.
So higher fill power means more warmth, and more fluffiness
while also having a comforter that is lightweight.
You don't necessarily need a high fill power though. It depends
on how much warmth you want. If you live in a cold area a high
fill power comforter is nice to have in the winter. A lower fill
power comforter is nice in the summer or if you live in an area
with a warm climate. But I've found that the 550 down comforter
I own is comfortable in both the summer and the winter. And I
live in a cooler climate.
You want the down comforter you purchase to having baffling.
Baffling holds the down stuffing in place in the comforter and
prevents it from shifting around. My first down comforter didn't
have fully sealed baffles. The filling shifted and I ended up
with a comforter that was thin on one side and extra thick on
the other. To find a down a down comforter that won't have
filling that shifts look for either baffling where the baffles
are sewn through all the way or a comforter that has closed
baffles or end-to-end baffles. If a comforter has closed baffles
or end-to-end baffles the package will usually clearly state it.
To keep your down comforter clean, cover it with a duvet cover.
A duvet cover is like a cocoon for your comforter. Besides
keeping your down comforter cleaner longer, a duvet cover offers
you color and decorating options.
When looking at duvet covers and some down comforters you may
also notice the term "thread count" being mentioned frequently.
Generally speaking, the higher the thread count, the softer and
more luxurious the fabric.
Owning a down comforter is a great little luxury. You don't have
to buy the most expensive down comforter to get a great quality
product either. And if you take care of your comforter it can
last for a long time, making it a good investment.
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