Archive for December, 2009
Baffled by Baffle Boxes
One of the components of a down comforter is the baffle box. A down comforter is made up of rectangles, normally squares. Baffle boxes are these rectangles.
On a comforter the baffle boxes are created by sewing the front and back fabric together to form rectangles. The down is evenly distributed among the boxes so as to have uniform warmth and comfort. The baffled boxes allow the down to expand to its fullest potential for the highest loft and no cold spots. This gives the down comforter the appearance of depth.
One of the difference in quality of down comforters is how well the baffle boxes are constructed. For better quality look for true baffle box, comfort lock or end-to-end to insure the baffle boxes are fully sealed. Down comforters with baffle boxes that are not fully sealed tend to have the down move from baffle box to baffle box causing the original even distribution of down to diminish.
Are you thinking about including a zebra print in your little girl’s bedroom, but tired of the traditional black and white stripes? Karin Maki has the perfect solution for you: a delightful 6 piece black and pink zebra bedding ensemble for girls, teens or anyone who prefers their room a little on the wild side!
This fashionable pink zebra print comforter reverses to a leopard print whenever your little girl wants a different look. The zebra print sham and leopard print bed skirt features have coordinating prints to mirror the comforter. This bed in a bag also comes with matching sheets and pillow case.
Air mattresses and futons are fine and dandy for college students trying to save a buck, but graduation marks the time to update your bedroom for adulthood. As hard as it might be to let go, those Star Wars sheets have got to go. Once you’ve landed a job and rid your room of juvenilia, consider sprucing it up further with some decorative bedding.
Duvet covers provide a touch of class when placed on top of a comforter. By switching duvet covers on a regular basis, it’s possible to instill the room with a fresh appearance. With just a few minor alterations, you can upgrade from a dorm room-esque design to a stylish bachelor pad.
Down comforters and down alternative comforters need protection so that they may last a long time. The solution to this is called a duvet cover. Duvet covers are comforter sleeves that the comforter fits into. Duvet covers are also called comforter covers or coverlets.
Duvet covers are usually machine washable and dryable. So care for your down comforter, which normally requires dry cleaning, is made easier and is less expensive. The comforter can be cleaned and fluffed once every so often while duvet covers can be regularly washed.
Duvet covers also come in a variety of styles and patterns, and can be used during warmer weather as a blanket. This gives the option to add a variety of looks to your bedroom while preserving your down comforter.
If you have allergies to down you can consider a down alternative comforter set. These comforter sets offer a lot of the qualities of a down comforter in terms of warmth and comfort, but are made with a synthetic material free of allergins. Down alternative comforters also are less expensive than down.
The fabrics used for down alternative comforters are hypoallergenic and usually have antimicrobial protection. Several choices are available as comforter fill, including synthetic fiber clusters, wool and wool.
Down alternative comforters come in the same sizes as their down counterparts so they may also be coupled with duvet covers. Definitely use a duvet cover with your down alternative comforter to help care for it and to add variety to the look of your bedroom!
Down is the soft, fluffy growth found under the outer layer of breast feathers of geese and ducks. It is lighter and more flexible than the actual feathers.
Down comforters are very popular since they are very soft and warm. It offers the same protection for colder air that the down provides the geese and ducks. Goose down is more popular as it is a little softer and does not have sharp quils.
Goose down comforters offer the ultimate in comfort and insulation and are very popular. Luxury down comforters will have 80 to 90% down and a fill power of 650 or more.
Adding style to your bedroom can be easily accomplished with patterns comforters. These comforters are in contrast to white or solid color comforters that usually require comforter covers to add style.
Patterns comforters come in a wide variety and usually come with accompanying shams and bed skirt at a minimum. More elaborate sets can come with several styles of pillows as well as matching sheets.
Patterns vary widely including stripes, paisley, flower, checker and many others. Be sure to look at all of your options before making a choice.
A down pillow is a great compliment to your comforter or comforter set. Down is scarcer and more expensive than feathers, but the benefits far out weigh the cost. Feathers will add weight to a pillow but their sharp quills can pole through the outer fabric. A goose down pillow is much softer than duck down and does not have sharp quills.
Most people do not realize that down on the label can contain as much as 30% feathers! So make sure you read the details before selecting you pillows. A goose down pillow with a high fill power of 700 or more is especially comfortable and long lasting. Make sure you choose a pillow that has a high thread count of 800 or more to insure a long lifetime of the pillow and to hold the goose down in.
The 8 piece Karin Maki zebra comforter set is an attractive bedroom addition at an economical price. The set comes in both king and queen sizes. These comforter sets are generously overstuffed with 100% polyester fill and covered with bold, black and white stripes accented by a solid black fabric backing which may be used in reverse.
This exotic ensemble includes the comforter, a bed skirt, two shams and a complete set of sheets. The comforter will keep you warm in the winter but is light enough to use during the spring and summer months too.
A duvet cover is another name for a comforter cover or coverlet. It is essential to cover and protect your down comforter. A duvet cover is designed for this reason and will also add additional insulation and warmth for you.
Duvet covers are easy to take care of and is a quick and simple way to protect your down comforter while also giving you ways to redecorate your room. In contrast to down comforters which are normally white or a solid color, duvet covers come in many patterns and styles giving you lots of choices for decoration. So, you have the option of changing the look of your bedroom with ease by simply changing the duvet cover. And, when the winter passes and the weather starts to warm again you can use your duvet cover alone as a blanket for a lighter feel.