Do you want a simple blanket, quilt, comforter or decorative coverlet to keep you warm and complement your bedroom furniture? Read ahead to find out in part two of Zara Furniture’s guide to all things related to your traditional bed.
Selecting a bedcover – pick from these common types:
• Quilts: Filled with cotton or polyester batter, quilts can be machine-washable but make sure to check the label.
• Simple blankets: Choose one with a border for the most longevity.
• Comforters: Choose from different types of fillings:
o Cotton: The most breathable choice.
o Fleece: Usually made of polyester fibers made from recycled plastic bottles. A plush choice.
o Wool: This natural insulator will keep you warm. Looking to make your bed as luxe as possible? Pick virgin wool.
o Down: Ask about the fill power (the space an ounce of down fills – 550 is adequate; 800 is luxury) and where it comes from (the fluffiest down will come from geese from colder regions).
Caring for a bedcover:
• If you use a top sheet, wash your duvet cover one a month. If you don’t wash it weekly.
• Down comforters should be laundered twice a year, or every three to five years if covered. To prevent clumping, put a few (clean) tennis balls into the dryer.
Selecting a bedcover – pick from these common types:
• Quilts: Filled with cotton or polyester batter, quilts can be machine-washable but make sure to check the label.
• Simple blankets: Choose one with a border for the most longevity.
• Comforters: Choose from different types of fillings:
o Cotton: The most breathable choice.
o Fleece: Usually made of polyester fibers made from recycled plastic bottles. A plush choice.
o Wool: This natural insulator will keep you warm. Looking to make your bed as luxe as possible? Pick virgin wool.
o Down: Ask about the fill power (the space an ounce of down fills – 550 is adequate; 800 is luxury) and where it comes from (the fluffiest down will come from geese from colder regions).
Caring for a bedcover:
• If you use a top sheet, wash your duvet cover one a month. If you don’t wash it weekly.
• Down comforters should be laundered twice a year, or every three to five years if covered. To prevent clumping, put a few (clean) tennis balls into the dryer.
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