3 Simple Steps to Choose a Down Comforter
2014.07.18
Down comforters are super cozy and look great on your bed, providing you with the comfort and warmth you need to get a good night's sleep. Choosing the right down comforter for your needs—be they aesthetic or functional—is a simple matter of following these three simple steps.
• The Supersize or Supreme Down Comforter - 110 x 110 or 120 x 120 inches
• An Oversized King Down Comforter - 108 x 94 inches
• The Standard King Down Comforter in - 109 x 99 or 107 x 96 or 104 x 86 or 102 x 92 inches
• An Oversize Queen Down Comforter - 90 x 94 inches
• The Standard Queen Down Comforter in - 90 x 98 or 88 x 92 or 86 x 92 or 86 x 86 inches
• A Full or Double Down Comforter in - 76 x 86 or 82 x 86 inches
• A Twin Down Comforter in - 68.2 x 88.5 or 68 x 86 inches
• A Kids Down Comforter in - 40 x 60 or 39 x 52 or 32 x 49 or 25 x 39 inches
First, pick the right size for the bed you have (i.e. king, queen, kids, full, etc.). Then, decide if you want an oversize (if it is available in your size). If you want a regular down comforter, measure your exact bed to see what size fits best. Then, buy the closest size available to fit your bed and your sleeping needs as you desire.
1. Lightweight Down Comforters. These are ideal for people who are generally “warm sleepers” or for people who sleep in a warmer room, being 24°C to 18°C or 75°F. Good for summer time.
2. Standard Year Round Down Comforters. For those who are typical sleepers or sleep in a room with average to cooler temperatures (being 18°C to 12°C or 64°F to 54°F), a year round down comforter will be the best option. Great for spring and fall.
3. Extra Warm Down Comforters. These are the heaviest down comforters which provide the most warmth. If you sleep in a cold room (being under 12°C or 54°F), this is the right options for your. Perfect for winter.
The higher the fill power number, the more down clusters there are inside the comforter and generally, the better quality the comforter is. Of course, higher fill numbers will keep you warmer because they trap the air inside, so high numbers might not be ideal for a summer down comforter. Still, the higher the fill number, the higher the price and quality of the down inside the comforter.
You should also look at the thread count of the comforter. This is simply to measure how many threads are in each square inch of fabric. More threads means more durability and a softer feel. More threads also prevent dirt from getting into the down. Higher thread counts are always preferable, though more expensive.
Be certain that the down comforter you choose has baffle sewing. Baffle sewing is the process during construction where the walls of the fabric are sewn together. This typically produces a diamond shaped pattern on the outside of the comforter, but this isn't really about looks. The sections are individually filled with down so that they don't shift to the bottom of the comforter as it hangs.
In short, baffle sewing prevents the down from clumping and allows more air to be trapped, thus making the comforter warmer.
Author Bio – This article is written by James Andrews from Down Comforter World specializing in providing good quality down comforters and accessories at affordable prices.
Step One—Be Certain You Have the Right Size for Your Bed and Sleeping Needs
Down comforters come in many different sizes. Picking out the right size is essential—too small and it won't cover the bed (or you). Too big and it will hang on the floor getting dirty. Here are the different size options available to you. Keep your bed size and sleeping needs (i.e. how many people will it cover) in mind when choosing from the following:• The Supersize or Supreme Down Comforter - 110 x 110 or 120 x 120 inches
• An Oversized King Down Comforter - 108 x 94 inches
• The Standard King Down Comforter in - 109 x 99 or 107 x 96 or 104 x 86 or 102 x 92 inches
• An Oversize Queen Down Comforter - 90 x 94 inches
• The Standard Queen Down Comforter in - 90 x 98 or 88 x 92 or 86 x 92 or 86 x 86 inches
• A Full or Double Down Comforter in - 76 x 86 or 82 x 86 inches
• A Twin Down Comforter in - 68.2 x 88.5 or 68 x 86 inches
• A Kids Down Comforter in - 40 x 60 or 39 x 52 or 32 x 49 or 25 x 39 inches
First, pick the right size for the bed you have (i.e. king, queen, kids, full, etc.). Then, decide if you want an oversize (if it is available in your size). If you want a regular down comforter, measure your exact bed to see what size fits best. Then, buy the closest size available to fit your bed and your sleeping needs as you desire.
Step Two—How heavy and warm do you want Your Down Comforter?
There are three basic categories for the weight and warmth of a down comforter. Which one you choose will be based on the type of sleeper you and/or your partner are. Many people have summer and winter down comforter options to switch out as the seasons and sleeping conditions change. Here are the three types of down comforter warmth levels to choose from:1. Lightweight Down Comforters. These are ideal for people who are generally “warm sleepers” or for people who sleep in a warmer room, being 24°C to 18°C or 75°F. Good for summer time.
2. Standard Year Round Down Comforters. For those who are typical sleepers or sleep in a room with average to cooler temperatures (being 18°C to 12°C or 64°F to 54°F), a year round down comforter will be the best option. Great for spring and fall.
3. Extra Warm Down Comforters. These are the heaviest down comforters which provide the most warmth. If you sleep in a cold room (being under 12°C or 54°F), this is the right options for your. Perfect for winter.
Step Three—What Type of Fill is Best in a Down Comforter?
Finally, when you have the size and weight of your perfect down comforter picked out, it's time to look at the filling and the construction of the comforter to ensure you get the best for your needs and wants. The filling of a down comforter is referred to by “fill power.” Fill power is measured as one ounce of down feathers in one cubic inch.The higher the fill power number, the more down clusters there are inside the comforter and generally, the better quality the comforter is. Of course, higher fill numbers will keep you warmer because they trap the air inside, so high numbers might not be ideal for a summer down comforter. Still, the higher the fill number, the higher the price and quality of the down inside the comforter.
You should also look at the thread count of the comforter. This is simply to measure how many threads are in each square inch of fabric. More threads means more durability and a softer feel. More threads also prevent dirt from getting into the down. Higher thread counts are always preferable, though more expensive.
Be certain that the down comforter you choose has baffle sewing. Baffle sewing is the process during construction where the walls of the fabric are sewn together. This typically produces a diamond shaped pattern on the outside of the comforter, but this isn't really about looks. The sections are individually filled with down so that they don't shift to the bottom of the comforter as it hangs.
In short, baffle sewing prevents the down from clumping and allows more air to be trapped, thus making the comforter warmer.
Author Bio – This article is written by James Andrews from Down Comforter World specializing in providing good quality down comforters and accessories at affordable prices.
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