Have you ever dreamed of booking a hotel room simply to enjoy a good night’s rest on their beds? If you have, you are not alone. Hotel beds are among the most comfortable and luxurious beds available. However, you can still get the most comfortable bed right in your home. This starts with picking the right bed linen for your bed and sprucing a few elements in your bedroom.
Most people who shop for bedding online will pay close attention and scour numerous articles on how to pick the perfect bed sheets and pillows. Unfortunately, they spend little time choosing one of the essential elements of a comfortable bed. This is the comforter. The ideal choice of a comforter goes beyond its outer shell material. The filling determines the level of warmth, fluffiness, and comfort that your bed will have. Here are your filling material alternatives for comforters:
Cotton
This is a plant fiber renowned for its breathability, hypoallergenicity, and high absorbency rate. Cotton filling makes a perfect choice for lightweight comforters, but they are not as fluffy and lofty as polyester filling. Thus, they make the ideal choice for summer comforter filling and have a sleek and soft look. Comforters with cotton filling are generally machine-washable.
Wool
Sheep wool filling makes the ideal choice for those looking for ultimate warmth and a fluffy-looking comforter. Wool is also moisture-wicking, so it will avert the overheating of your body, which generally occurs even in cold months. Wool-filled comforters are heavier compared to those with other types of filling and are naturally anti-inflammatory, but most are not washable. They are ideally used for cold months.
Down
This is a high-quality filling material made of a natural goose product, which is as warm as wool but fluffier than the latter. Down filling makes a perfect choice for those who want a fluffy comforter but are allergic to wool. Comforters with down filling are washable, highly breathable, and lightweight. However, the comforters cannot be machine-washed and are generally expensive.
Silk
Mulberry silk is commonly used for comforter filling. Silk has long natural fibres and is the ultimate luxurious product used for comforter filling. It is moisture-wicking, antibacterial, and breathable. It also has anti-inflammatory and hypoallergenic properties and can be used in all weather conditions. However, silk is easily stained and hard to clean.
Synthetic Materials
These are machine-extruded fibres that provide high-quality filling but without the expenses of natural filling. Synthetic materials are washable, breathable, resilient, and lightweight. They are the perfect pick for those who are allergic to natural materials. They provide enough warmth in winter since they can trap warm air and yet are cool enough for a comfortable sleep during summer nights.
Even if your comforter’s type of filling is washable, it is advisable to invest in a duvet cover. This will protect the comforter from dirt and other elements, which will necessitate its frequent cleaning and cause the filing’s deterioration. Duvet covers can be cotton, silk, linen, or polyester, and they should match your bed sheets to give you a luxurious and comfortable bed.
