Alternative Comforter
Alternative Comforter
Crucial Breakdown Of Down Comforters
A down or down alternative comforter can offer a cozy respite in winter, but before you rush out to buy one, there are some things you need to know. First of all, if you're confused about what a down comforter is, let me explain. The "down" filling in a down comforter is the feathers from geese or ducks. Down is a highly desirable stuffing for a comforter because it is very light, holds in body heat while also allowing moisture to escape, and is very soft.
Unfortunately, a lot of people have allergies to down and if you are one of these, you might look for a down alternative comforter. You want to buy only comforters with purified down. When the down is purified, the dust and dander is removed so even allergy sufferers may be able to use these types of comforters. However, if that still does not work for you, you can find alternatives that seem like the real thing.
"Fill power" is a term you need to become familiar with if you are purchasing a down comforter. Fill power directly relates to the amount of warmth you will get from a down comforter and is also an indicator of the quality of the down.
One ounce of down with a fill power of 650 means this: one ounce of that down takes up 650 cubic inches. So if a comforter has a fill power of 450, it means that one ounce of the down inside that comforter will take up 450 cubic inches. The higher the fill power, the higher the quality of the down and the more warmth it provides. Also, the higher the fill power the warmer you get with less weight. So higher fill power means more warmth, and more fluffiness while also having a comforter that is lightweight.
You don't really have to have a high fill power though. It's all related to how warm you want to be. If you live in a cold area a high fill power comforter is nice to have in the winter. A lower fill power comforter is nice in the summer or if you live in an area with a warm climate. But I've found that the 550 down comforter I own is comfortable in both the summer and the winter. And I live in a fairly cool climate.
Another thing to make sure you look for is a comforter that has baffling. When a comforter is baffled, it has different sections so that the stuffing stays spread evenly through the product and doesn't move around too much. I made the mistake of buying one once that did not have sealed baffles. What happens is that, over time, the filling shifts around and lumps up in one area. To find a down a down comforter that won't have filling that shifts look for either baffling where the baffles are sewn through all the way or a comforter that has closed baffles or end-to-end baffles. If a comforter has closed baffles or end-to-end baffles the package will usually clearly state so.
To keep your down comforter clean, cover it with a duvet cover. A duvet cover is like a cocoon for your comforter. This will be great for decorating and keep your comforter clean for a long time.
Another thing to look at is thread count. Generally speaking, the higher the thread count, the softer and more luxurious the fabric.
Owning a down comforter is a great little luxury. You don't have to buy the most expensive down comforter to get a great quality product either. And if you take care of your comforter it can last for a long time, making it a good investment.
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What is a Down Alternative comforter?
What is it made out of? Does it feel the same way as a regular Down comforter?
It is comforter filled with Down like Polyester fiber usually for the people who are allergic to natural bird down.
Alternative Comforter
Microfiber Down Alternative Comforter - Twin
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Natural Living Luxury Down Alternative Comforter - King $260 Natural Living Luxury Down Alternative Comforter - King is available from bedbathstore.com for only $174.99. Shop bedbathstore for the best price and quality with Free Shipping. |
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Natural Living Luxury Down Alternative Comforter - Twin $195 Natural Living Luxury Down Alternative Comforter - Twin is available from bedbathstore.com for only $114.99. Shop bedbathstore for the best price and quality with Free Shipping. |
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Free Shipping. Down Alternative Comforter - Queen $91.99 Do you love the look and warmth that a down comforter provides, but want something that is down and feather free? Look no further than this excellent down alternative comforter. With a 400-thread count 100% Egyptian cotton cover, this comforter features a 100% hypoallergenic cluster polyester fill that will keep you cozy all night long. End-to-end box stitching looks great and keeps the fiber in place for even distribution. Sleep well under this wonderful comforter, and wake up refreshed and ready to start the day! This item ships directly from the manufacturer. Product usually arrives in 2-8 business days, depending on destination, including order processing and shipping. APO/FPO shipping unavailable |
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Free Shipping. Down Alternative Comforter - King $108 Do you love the look and warmth that a down comforter provides, but want something that is down and feather free? Look no further than this excellent down alternative comforter. With a 400-thread count 100% Egyptian cotton cover, this comforter features a 100% hypoallergenic cluster polyester fill that will keep you cozy all night long. End-to-end box stitching looks great and keeps the fiber in place for even distribution. Sleep well under this wonderful comforter, and wake up refreshed and ready to start the day! This item ships directly from the manufacturer. Product usually arrives in 2-8 business days, depending on destination, including order processing and shipping. APO/FPO shipping unavailable |
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Free Shipping. Down Alternative Comforter - Twin $82.99 Do you love the look and warmth that a down comforter provides, but want something that is down and feather free? Look no further than this excellent down alternative comforter. With a 400-thread count 100% Egyptian cotton cover, this comforter features a 100% hypoallergenic cluster polyester fill that will keep you cozy all night long. End-to-end box stitching looks great and keeps the fiber in place for even distribution. Sleep well under this wonderful comforter, and wake up refreshed and ready to start the day! This item ships directly from the manufacturer. Product usually arrives in 2-8 business days, depending on destination, including order processing and shipping. APO/FPO shipping unavailable |
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Luxury 600 Thread Count King Alternative Down Comforter $200 Luxury 600 Thread Count King Alternative Down Comforter is available from bedbathstore.com for only $149.99. Shop bedbathstore for the best price and quality with Free Shipping. |
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Restful Nights® Ultima™ Supreme Down Alternative Comforter - King $210 Restful Nights® Ultima™ Supreme Down Alternative Comforter - King is available from bedbathstore.com for only $149.99. Shop bedbathstore for the best price and quality with Free Shipping. |
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Restful Nights® Ultima™ Supreme Down Alternative Comforter - Twin $155 Restful Nights® Ultima™ Supreme Down Alternative Comforter - Twin is available from bedbathstore.com for only $99.99. Shop bedbathstore for the best price and quality with Free Shipping. |
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Southern Living Jacquard Scroll Down Alternative Comforter - Twin $95 Southern Living Jacquard Scroll Down Alternative Comforter - Twin is available from bedbathstore.com for only $75.99. Shop bedbathstore for the best price and quality with Free Shipping. |
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Southern Living Jacquard Scroll Down Alternative Comforter - King $130 Southern Living Jacquard Scroll Down Alternative Comforter - King is available from bedbathstore.com for only $99.99. Shop bedbathstore for the best price and quality with Free Shipping. |
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Luxury Queen 600 Thread Count Alternative Down Comforter $200 Luxury Queen 600 Thread Count Alternative Down Comforter is available from bedbathstore.com for only $149.99. Shop bedbathstore for the best price and quality with Free Shipping. |
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Natural Living Luxury Down Alternative Comforter - Full/Queen $210 Natural Living Luxury Down Alternative Comforter - Full/Queen is available from bedbathstore.com for only $154.99. Shop bedbathstore for the best price and quality with Free Shipping. |
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Restful Nights® Ultima™ Supreme Down Alternative Comforter - Full/Queen $195 Restful Nights® Ultima™ Supreme Down Alternative Comforter - Full/Queen is available from bedbathstore.com for only $129.99. Shop bedbathstore for the best price and quality with Free Shipping. |
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Southern Living Jacquard Scroll Down Alternative Comforter - Full/Queen $115 Southern Living Jacquard Scroll Down Alternative Comforter - Full/Queen is available from bedbathstore.com for only $88.99. Shop bedbathstore for the best price and quality with Free Shipping. |
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German Batiste Synthetic Fill Down Alternative Comforter - Queen 34oz $590 German Batiste Synthetic Fill Down Alternative Comforter - Queen 34oz is available from bedbathstore.com for only $509.99. Shop bedbathstore for the best price and quality with Free Shipping. |
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German Batiste Synthetic Fill Down Alternative Comforter - Queen 47oz $610 German Batiste Synthetic Fill Down Alternative Comforter - Queen 47oz is available from bedbathstore.com for only $549.99. Shop bedbathstore for the best price and quality with Free Shipping. |
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German Batiste Synthetic Fill Down Alternative Comforter - Queen 60oz $660 German Batiste Synthetic Fill Down Alternative Comforter - Queen 60oz is available from bedbathstore.com for only $579.99. Shop bedbathstore for the best price and quality with Free Shipping. |
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German Batiste Synthetic Fill Down Alternative Comforter - King 40oz $680 German Batiste Synthetic Fill Down Alternative Comforter - King 40oz is available from bedbathstore.com for only $599.99. Shop bedbathstore for the best price and quality with Free Shipping. |
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German Batiste Synthetic Fill Down Alternative Comforter - Full 50oz $565 German Batiste Synthetic Fill Down Alternative Comforter - Full 50oz is available from bedbathstore.com for only $519.99. Shop bedbathstore for the best price and quality with Free Shipping. |
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German Batiste Synthetic Fill Down Alternative Comforter - Twin 24oz $505 German Batiste Synthetic Fill Down Alternative Comforter - Twin 24oz is available from bedbathstore.com for only $399.99. Shop bedbathstore for the best price and quality with Free Shipping. |
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German Batiste Synthetic Fill Down Alternative Comforter - King 70oz $760 German Batiste Synthetic Fill Down Alternative Comforter - King 70oz is available from bedbathstore.com for only $699.99. Shop bedbathstore for the best price and quality with Free Shipping. |
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German Batiste Synthetic Fill Down Alternative Comforter - Twin 40oz $500 German Batiste Synthetic Fill Down Alternative Comforter - Twin 40oz is available from bedbathstore.com for only $459.99. Shop bedbathstore for the best price and quality with Free Shipping. |
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German Batiste Synthetic Fill Down Alternative Comforter - Full 30oz $525 German Batiste Synthetic Fill Down Alternative Comforter - Full 30oz is available from bedbathstore.com for only $459.99. Shop bedbathstore for the best price and quality with Free Shipping. |
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German Batiste Synthetic Fill Down Alternative Comforter - Twin 32oz $490 German Batiste Synthetic Fill Down Alternative Comforter - Twin 32oz is available from bedbathstore.com for only $429.99. Shop bedbathstore for the best price and quality with Free Shipping. |
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German Batiste Synthetic Fill Down Alternative Comforter - King 55oz $720 German Batiste Synthetic Fill Down Alternative Comforter - King 55oz is available from bedbathstore.com for only $649.99. Shop bedbathstore for the best price and quality with Free Shipping. |
What Is The Largest Comforter Made?
If you have ever found yourself fighting for covers at night then you can appreciate why an oversized comforter or super sized comforter would be a nice option to have. In the United States mattresses sizes are pretty standardized and usually range in sizes as shown below:
- Twin 39 x 75
- Twin XL 39 x 80
- Full 54 x 75
- Queen 60 x 80
- King 76 x 80
Please note that Olympic queens, Split kings and other specialty sizes are not covered here due to the smaller amount of beds sold in the USA.
Most mattresses are between and 12 and 15 inches these days with some peaking out at 22 to 24 inches high. Why do beds come in so many sizes? Of course there is a marketing story involved in addition to how some furniture makers utilize platform beds which may need higher height mattresses in order to allow comfortable bed entry. In America bigger is better and this applies to down and down alternative comforters covered in this story.
One of the most common complaints consumers have with comforters, blankets and quilts is how small the items can be sold as. This is because many retail stores have a fixed retail price they want to sell items at and manufacturers work backwards to hit those price points. Usually one of the first impacted areas from this price point mentality is that the items size is cut smaller to save fabric/filling and labor hours per piece of textiles made. As a result it is very common that a queen comforter sold in stores is marked as Full/Queen which is a nicer way of saying it is small and skimpy. This smaller size mania goes into king size bedding as well and as a result many consumers upsize their bedding so that it fits better. So if someone has a queen bed they buy the king size set on sale so that it ‘fits'. This works fine for queen size bedding but what if you have a king size bed?
In US department stores a king comforter can range in size from 102 x 86 to 108 x 98 with the later being called out as ‘Oversized'. Generally speaking the 108 x 98 inch king size comforter is oversized enough for most consumers. However, if you have a deep plush bed and or you are constantly having night time tug of war with the comforters then you might want to consider large king sizes. A ‘Super King' size comforter can run between 116 x 100, 120 x 98, or 114 x 118. Sometimes the super sized comforters are called ‘Designer Kings'. These super size king comforters are great because you get the extra coverage you may crave all without having to buy a custom made comforter which can run in the thousands.
One thing to consider when buying a super king is if you will need a duvet cover to fit the super large comforter. Many bedding catalogs offer super size duvets that fit the 116 x 100 size range but most don't cover the larger super kings like 120 x 98 or 114 x 118. In those cases DOWNLITE is one of the few companies that offer those Extra Large size comforters and covers. Of course you can always have a custom duvet made which might run $250 to $500.
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To get your own oversize king comforter whether in down or down alternative visit and save manufacturer direct at ShopDownLite.com.
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