How to choose a Comforter

We have been finding out recently that not all comforters are created equally. The criteria for distinguishing between comforters are more complicated than I realized. Here is some information to make it easier to pick a comforter.

A Comforters Fill Power
In simple terms this means how fluffy-puffy is the fill. The higher the fill power means your down comforter will last longer. Fill Power =The space one ounce of down occupies in cubic inches.
800+ = superb quality comforters
700+ = excellent quality comforters
600+ = good quality comforters

How are Comforters Fill Power tested?
One ounce of down is placed in a cylinder and stirred. The loft is measured in cubic inches. The sample is compressed. The down is left alone to “rest” for 24 hours. After the resting period, the down is
re-measured. The down remains undisturbed and should regain its original loft within 72 hours.

Comforters-Thread Count-Barrier Weave fabric
The comforters thread count is the number of threads that are contained in one square inch of fabric. Higher thread counts in a comforter’s fabric mean it is lighter and softer. The tightness of the weave also prevents leakage of the comforters fill to the outside air. The lightness also helps the fill to “puff up”. Higher thread counts are obviously better. In other words- no little feathers poking through the comforter’s fabric.

Comforters Construction, 3D Baffle Design
Comforters Sewing Quality. Better sewing means more durability, less tendency for sewing to break. Comforters are generally sewn through or baffled. The baffling is an internal fabric wall which allows the fill to “loft” more. It also adds strength to the comforter. Comforters which are sewn through are
generally better for lighter weight comforters only.

Comforters Piping
A comforter can be made with material sewn around the edges. The piping is
the type of material that runs around the entire exterior edge of the down comforter.

Comforters Weight
A comforter can be made warmer in two ways. Fill power and weight. Clearly the aim is to get the maximum warmth at the lightest weight. To get this you would choose a higher fill power number. Feathers are a great deal less warm than high grade down. Once you have selected the fill power then add weight for extra warmth.

I hope some of this information helps you in picking out your comforter.