How do I CHOOSE THE RIGHT COMFORTER for me?

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How Do I Choose a Down Comforter?

We identify DEWOOLFSON comforters by the fabric in which they are made.

Step 1. Choose a fabric

.The biggest difference between our different downproof fabrics is in their weight (exclusive of fill). A batiste weave, for example, creates a finer and lighter fabric than a cambric weave. So if you want a comforter that has "warmth without weight" then consider a batiste fabric. In making your selection you might find that not all fabrics are available in all weight comforters. Batiste fabrics, for instance, are generally best used with the lighter weight comforters.

Our Downproof  Fabrics 
Our Original Cambric
Austrian  Cambric
Batiste
Our Newest  Nano Batiste
Austrian Lyocell Batiste
Fiber Content 
Cotton Cotton Cotton Cotton 55% Cotton | 45% Natural Lyocell
Fabric Weight Comparison 
140 gm./M2 25% lighter than Cambric 36% lighter than Cambric 50% lighter than Cambric 48% lighter than Cambric
Recommended for these warmth levels 
Florida Light
Southern Light
Carolina Piedmont
Mountain Air
Canadian Winter
Florida Light
Southern Light
Carolina Piedmont
Mountain Air
Florida Light
Southern Light
Carolina Piedmont
Florida Light
Southern Light
Florida Light
Southern Light
Carolina Piedmont
Down fills offered in each fabric 
650 and 750 fill 650 and 750 fill 650 and 750 fill 750 and 850 fill 900 fill

 

Step 2. Choose from one of our 5 warmth levels

The most important factor in determining the warmth of your comforter is the number of ounces of down fill inside. We offer five warmth levels that vary according to the weight of the fill in each. We suggest you choose a comforter that seems like the best fit for your climate or region. Of course, you should also consider the time of year that you'll use it, your bedroom temperature, and whether you are a cold or warm sleeper.

Our Mountain Air and Canadian Winter down comforters have a beautiful loft similar to the warmest comforters of northern Europe, especially when filled with the better quality down fills (see below). However, they are extremely warm and best suited for bedrooms in the coldest climates or during winter with the thermostat turned way down! 

FLORIDA LIGHT
SOUTHERN LIGHT
CAROLINA PIEDMONT
MOUNTAIN AIR
CANADIAN WINTER

 

lightest weight

light weight

medium weight

warm weight

warmest weight

Choose this for a delicate warmth
Choose this if you sleep warm
Choose this if you often sleep cold
Choose this if you are always cold
Like the comforters of Northern Europe
Available in fabrics:
  Our Original Cambric
Austrian Cambric
Batiste
Nano Batiste
 Austrian Lyocell Batiste
Available in fabrics:
  Our Original Cambric
Austrian Cambric
Batiste
Nano Batiste
 Austrian Lyocell Batiste
Available in fabrics:
  Our Original Cambric
Austrian Cambric
Batiste
 
 Austrian Lyocell Batiste
Available in fabrics:
  Our Original Cambric
Austrian Cambric


Available in fabrics:
  Our Original Cambric



 
 

Step 3. Choose down by fill power

A down comforter can be made warmer in two ways, either by adding additional ounces of fill or by increasing the quality of the fill. One estimate of the quality of down fill is a measurement called "fill-power." Fill-power is a commonly used term to describe the down's ability to loft and trap air, expressed in cubic inches per ounce of fill. For example, a 650 fill-power down means that one (1) ounce of down will expand to reach a volume of 650 cubic inches. This means that comforters with a higher fill-power down will have somewhat greater loft and warmth. But fill-power is also generally reflective of the overall quality of the down. A higher fill-power results from having larger down clusters and fewer fine feathers. And this comes from healthy flocks in cooler climates, good farming practices, better techniques in down washing and sorting, and careful transport and handling of the fill. Larger cluster down also tends to retain its loft longer over time.

Fill-power is not only a measurement of the overall quality of the down in your comforter, but ounce-for-ounce will also affect its warmth. Each step up in fill quality will increase the loft of your comforter and make it slightly warmer. We estimate, for example, that a 750 fill-power down comforter would be approximately 15% warmer than the same weight comforter filled with 650 fill-power down. This means that you could choose a comforter with fewer ounces of down, but have almost the same warmth level as one made with more ounces. For example, customers have told us that a 750 or 850 fill-power Florida Light weight comforter seemed almost equivalent to our Southern Light  weight made with a 650 fill-power down. So if you are looking for "warmth without weight" consider a lighter weight comforter (with fewer ounces) but a higher quality down.

All DEWOOLFSON down fills are responsibly sourced, all-European down that is washed, sorted and tested in the USA. Please allow 1 to 3 business days for your comforter to be filled, finished and shipped from our North Carolina plant.

Step 4. Some well-worn advice. If you are uncertain or if this is your first down comforter, choose one weight lighter than what you think you may need

We make this suggestion because we can add down to your comforter if returned to us within 6 months of purchase, but we cannot remove down. We do charge for the additional down added and for return freight. Some health-related restrictions apply so please contact DeWoolfson customer service for a return authorization.

 

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