Is It Time To Invest In Custom Comforter Sets?

By: Ella Morgan
Have you been mulling the idea of buying a comforter for your bedroom but aren't sure what you really want? Have you been considering investing in custom comforter sets? After all then you can have exactly what you want. Why not start by knowing what to look for which can save you a great deal of money and ensure you get the highest quality around!

If you know what to look for in either a custom or factory comforter you are much more likely to save money, buy quality, and love what you buy. Avoid some common mistakes that bedding consumers often make.

You need to understand the materials that make up the construction of your comforter as well as the methods that are used for construction. Here's some things you should know.

Both down and feathers are common fill materials. Down is the inner plumage of geese or ducks and it is much like miniature feathers with no quill just plenty of fluff.

Both are effective insulators but down is much warmer and a whole lot softer than down. You will want to check the product review before buying or ordering. The fill rating is very important. The higher the rating the warmer the comforter and the higher the quality.

If you have allergies you may have problem with both of these fillers. The good news is many quality manufacturers are using an antimicrobial to treat bacteria creating a hypoallergenic finish which helps to reduce allergies.

Down is a lot more expensive than feathers and you will get a superior quality comforter if only the down is used for fill without the feathers. In fact you could expect to pay as much as $600 for this quality of comforter. And as a comparison you can buy a feather comforter for under $100. Many manufacturers compromise at a middle point which keeps things affordable and still provides an excellent warmth factor.

Some comforters use a polyester fiber. Generally you would find these in a department store as they are a much lower priced product that is not luxurious like down but never the less also preferred by those that have high allergies.

We quickly mentioned fill weight earlier but here is a more in-depth explanation. The fill weight is the amount of fill that is between the outer shell of your comforter. It represents the amount of space which 1 ounce of down or fill covers. The higher the fill the more fill able the comforter is to retain body heat because it has a higher insulation factor. It's also an indication of a higher quality.

The colder the climate you live in the higher the fill rating should be for increased comforter warmth, consider a 650+ fill. If you live in a milder climate or you want to use it in the summer you can choose a much lower fill weight such as a 500 fill.

When you see a fill number of 500 it means that 1 ounce of fill covers 500 cubic inches, a fill number of 650 means that 1 ounce of fill covers 650 cubic inches and it has a higher insulation factor.

Thread count is also important and should be considered when making a purchase. Higher thread counts start around 350 and go up to over 1200 for the most luxurious fabrics. The higher the thread count the closer the weave of the fabric so the more dense it is and the silkier it is. Thread count is actually more important in purchasing a comforter than it is when buying sheets because of the density which keeps the fill in.

You should also consider the construction of the shell. Cheaper comforters will be put together with the sewn through method which means the bedding is divided into sections that sew through the top and bottom connection much like a quilt is made.

The more expensive comforters use baffle boxes which last a lot longer. The fabric creates walls within the comforter where the fill will be placed giving it a luxurious fluffiness not offered by regular construction. It also means no cold spots because the fill can't slide around in a closed baffle box.

If you are considering a custom comforter then chances are you are looking for luxury and luxury deserves special attention when it comes to caring for them. Be sure to carefully follow the cleaning directions provided. Dry cleaning is always the best option to avoid lumps and bumps and it really doesn't cost a lot.

There are a thousands of quality comforters on the market with all kinds of fill options but if you still can't find what you are looking for then the time has come to consider custom comforter sets which are provided by a variety of sites. It may cost you just a little more but you will have "exactly" what you are looking for.



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