Here
are some useful tips for naïve shoppers who plan to buy new all seasons duvet.
Make an economical use of your money by making a wise decision by knowing
following important considerations.
Duvet
are an additional item of bedding which is a fabric bag filled with soft
filling and it is used to snuggle down into it while going to sleep. The
filling and cover defines its quality and durability. It comes with many types
of fillings, you have to select the right one for your particular type of need
and budget as well.
Types of fillings
1.
Natural fiber
2.
Synthetic fiber
1.
Natural fiber
Natural fiber is taken from natural
sources and is used directly without and chemical mixing or processing. There
are many sources of natural fiber these include the following;
a.
Cotton
Cotton from
cotton plant is used to fill duvets. But it is very expensive source and it
gets lumpy with frequent use. It is difficult to wash and is heavier in weight.
b.
Wool
Wool from
animals like sheep, rabbit, camelids etc is used as filling. Is is soft and
hypoallergenic as dust mites cannot live and grow in wool. So it is good for
those who are suffering from respiratory or skin allergy.
c.
Waterfowl down
Duvet can
be heavier in weight if feather and down combination is used as filling in it.
If it has only down then it will be of light weight. Its price depends on the
type of down used in it. Pure down is expensive and white down is even more
expensive. Down from duck is heavier in weight and has less capacity of
insulation. Moreover there is mulberry silk duvet which is light in weight and
is also hypoallergenic. It also maintains the temperature in summers by keeping
duvet cool. However it is an expensive source of filling for duvet.
2.
Synthetic fiber
Synthetic fibers most commonly used is
polyester, is used as filling in duvets. They are ideal for those who have
allergies from natural fibers. They are extremely light in weight and easy to
wash. They are soft and have remarkable resilience.
Choose
the filling which is suitable for your use and needs. Keep in mind the pros and
cons of each type of duvet filling. Moreover there are many more factors to be
considered while buying an all seasons duvet.
They are explained further.
Ease of careful handling
Duvet
should be of right size and weight. If you consider to wash and dry it at home
then prefer buying all seasons duvet
single. They are easy to carry and wash. Moreover they take less time to dry.
By using throughout the year the duvet will gets dirty and stains will appear
on it. Frequent washes will be needed by it. So ease of washing should be kept
in mind.
Spring ability
It
is a feature which tells about the longevity of duvet. The more resilient fiber
it has, the longer useful life it will have. Select the filling which is less
vulnerable to pressing and getting straight or becoming lumpy. It should stay
fluffy so that it can trap more air to remain able to control temperature in it
giving a goodnight’s sleep all the night.
Fabric
The
fabric of duvet should be long lasting. Moreover it should preferably be
wrinkle free. By washing it may not get more wrinkles. It should have the
strength to bear so much wear and tear. You can use extra casing over it for
keeping it clean for long. Moreover adding a cover over it of your color choice
and print or design will leave you with an option to make bedding of any theme.
Finishing
The
stitching of its corners should be very neat and done with strong thread so
that it can stand excessive washing without tearing off. It also determines the
life of duvet and eliminates the hassle of stitching it..
