How do I CHOOSE THE RIGHT COMFORTER for me?
.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
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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 |
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 |
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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 CambricAustrian CambricBatisteNano BatisteAustrian Lyocell Batiste |
Available in fabrics:Our Original CambricAustrian CambricBatisteNano BatisteAustrian Lyocell Batiste |
Available in fabrics:Our Original CambricAustrian CambricBatisteAustrian Lyocell Batiste |
Available in fabrics:Our Original CambricAustrian Cambric |
Available in fabrics:Our Original Cambric |
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.
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.