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Comforter Down : Bed Comforter

Posted by blukor On 7:14 AM

Bed Comforter - the center of attention

Cotton comforters are awesome. Cotton 'breathes' or lets moisture wick away from your skin. This way you sleep better and your bed stays warmer. Granted, these comforters are a bit lighter in weight than other comforters can be, so just throw an extra blanket on the bed and you're good to go.

You'll find them in all sorts of colors, prints and styles. My personal favorite comforter has a white background with multi-colored hearts on one side and polka dots on the other.

Down comforters have traditionally been at the head of the class for warmth and luxury. You can pick these types of comforters from various weights, according to fill power, or how many ounces of down are actually in the comforter. The higher the number, the warmer the comforter will be. Dry clean them only by a pro. Not needed very often, maybe every 4-5 years with proper care and of course a quality duvet cover.

Fill power numbers:

close to 600 is good
close to 700 is better
700 or more is the best, with 800 or more being rare and very expensive.

Look for 'baffle' or words with 'baffle box construction' in the description. This means that your comforter will have an internal layer of fabric that holds the down in place inside the box design for maximum loft. It also keeps the down from shifting around and forming lumps.

Polyester and the cotton blend comforters are incredibly popular. They are economical, warm and lightweight, and come in a huge array of prints colors and designs that will match or compliment any bedroom decor.

If the comforter doesn't say baffle box or baffle, then chances are that it is 'sewn through,' which is more economical, but also not as well made. The down may shift, and your comforter may lose loft, meaning the down will over time not stand up like it did at first, meaning the down will lose insulation and not be as warm and comfy.

These comforters are usually machine washable too, which is a better option for some people. They can't be used by some people that have severe allergies though, and they'll get stuffy sometimes because they don't allow the body to breathe like the more natural fabrics will.

Then you have silk comforters, which have come into their own as an alternative to down. They used to be reserved as luxury bedding for the wealthy ruling class in Asia, but now these comforters can be in anyone's bedroom! The best types of silk comforters are made with grade-A mulberry silk floss and are available in all your standard bed sizes.

Bed Comforter - Pros and Cons

Select Comfort has quickly become the world’s biggest seller of customizable air beds.

1. Pros and Selling Points of the Sleep Number System

The main selling feature for the Select Comfort mattress line is that it allows each individual sleeper to control the firmness level on their own side of the bed. This unique feature is operated and controlled using a discreet set of remote controls which are tucked behind the bed and can be programmed with specific settings.

2. Cons of the Sleep Number System

The biggest drawback to the Select Comfort Bed is the “trench” effect created when both sides are inflated to a moderate to full firmness setting. Once the dual air chambers are inflated, a dip is created in the middle of the bed. Many sleepers find themselves rolling into this dip or fighting against it.

Basically, because the Select Comfort Sleep Number system sucks air inside the mattress, it also sucks in atmospheric moisture, allergens and mold spores. The second major con against the Select Comfort bed is the mold problem that has recently developed into a large-scale, class-action lawsuit.

3. Where You Can Buy a Sleep Number Air Bed

Should you choose one of their mattresses for the 30-night test, note that payment of all return delivery charges will be yours if you decide not to keep it. Visit their website for immediate purchasing and financing, or you can go to one of their over 470 retail stores across North America.

4. Cost of the Sleep Number Mattress

Prices for the Select Comfort Bed will range from approximately $450 for a basic, twin-sized Sleep Number 3000 all the way to $4700 for a Sleep Number 9000 King Size with all the included accessories.

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