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Silk Comforter Buying Tips
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Before you dash out to a store and buy a silk comforter take a few
moments to read these buying tips to ensure you are purchasing the
silk comforter that is right for you. Here are some things to
consider and look for.
Filling
Buy the best filling you can afford. If your pocketbook can afford
it, go for a silk comforter with 100 percent mulberry filling. It is
the most durable and the highest quality because mulberry silk comes
from silkworms raised in captivity under exacting conditions designed
to produce the best silk possible. Comforters with Habutai and Tussah
silk will be less expensive but the quality will not be quite as high
either.
Silk Fill Weight
Most silk comforter manufacturers have at least two weights of
comforters available; one that is more suitable for summer use and a
heavier one more suitable for cooler weather. In climates where the
weather gets extremely cold it is suggested to use the summer weight
and heavier weight comforter together to ensure you will be comfy and
cozy no matter what the weather is. However, some silk comforter
manufacturers do offer an extra warm silk comforter for extremely
cold weather use. As a general rule, summer weight comforters are 4 -
5 pounds; fall weight are 6-10 pounds; and anything 11 pounds or over
is for winter weather.
Don't Forget a Duvet Cover
A silk filled comforter should always be encased in a removable duvet
cover that can be laundered regularly. The covers are available in a
vast array of materials from different weaves and grades of silk to
ones made of organic cotton to a combination of materials. The choice
is up to you, but I recommend a silk cover for the silk comforter.
Why skimp on the cover? But if the silk comforter you are buying is
for a child, opt for a cotton cover because it is going to stand up
to the wear and tear a child will subject it too better than a silk
duvet cover will.
What Your Mummy Didn't Tell You
Silk is measured by its weight, its "momme" (pronounced "mummy")
weight. The higher the momme weight the heavier the silk and the more
durable it is. While you should look for sheets with a momme weight
of 12-19, look for a duvet cover that is on the high end of that
range or even in the 20's. It will be more durable.
Seam or No Seam On the Cover
If you are purchasing a 100 percent silk duvet cover, seams aren't
necessarily a bad thing. Much of the silk made is only 45 inches wide
so it makes sense that a silk duvet cover is going to have to have a
seam or two somewhere. Seamless duvet covers can be purchased but the
wider silk is more expensive so expect to pay a premium for it. Be
wary of "too good to be true" prices on any seamless silk bedding.
It's probably not a pure silk product. If you do purchase bedding
with a seam, there will either be a seam down the middle or two off
center seams that are closer to the side edges. If you sleep alone
and sleep in the middle of your bed choose bedding with off center
side seams so you are not laying on or directly covered with a seam.
If you or if you and your significant other sleep on either side of
the bed, opt for the seam n the middle.
Where to Buy
Will you find a quality silk comforter at your local discount store?
It is highly unlikely. How about at your local department store? It's
not likely you will find it there either unless it is a high end
department store. You are likely to find the highest quality and best
price by ordering online, by mail, or via the telephone. Why is that?
High quality silk bedding is typically made to order and not mass
produced and stocked on shelves or in warehouses somewhere When
purchasing any silk bedding, you get what you pay for. Huge discounts
and slashed prices on quality silk bedding are not a common
occurrence and often only occur when a certain color or style is
being discontinued. If you want to bargain shop, go the flea market
and haggle over the price of a throw rug or beaded necklace.
Silk Products:
https://www.snowbedding.com/product-category/pillows/
https://www.snowbedding.com/product-category/silk-bedding/
https://www.snowbedding.com/product-category/silk-bedding-sets/
https://www.snowbedding.com/product-category/silk-bed-sheets/
https://www.snowbedding.com/product-category/silk-duvet-covers/
https://www.snowbedding.com/product-category/blanket/
https://www.snowbedding.com/product-category/silk-quilt/
https://www.snowbedding.com/product-category/silk-sleepwear/