Discovering The Quality And Economy In Duvet Covers
Duvet covers are used to cover down comforters
. Because down comforters can be costly it is smart to protect them by using these. Besides it is much easier to clean a duvet cover if stained than a down comforter. Duvet covers come in all sizes. Also you will have a variety of fabrics, colors and patterns to choose from. Cotton, silk and satin seem to be the favored fabric choices. Also there is a variety of quality and economy in duvet covers so check out your choices.
If you are an allergy sufferer there are covers that are totally free of chemicals. These also repel dust mites. Using these chemical free covers should allow for better rest since dust mites are the leading cause of irritation that occurs at night.
Cotton is the most popular of fabrics chosen for duvets. Cotton is easily cleaned in the washing machine and retains its good looks for a long period of use. Egyptian cottons are the favored choice of all the cotton choices. It is soft and durable even after repeated cleanings.
Silk is another favorite and is a completely natural fabric. Silk made from the silk worms. An all natural fabric this allows it to be another hypo allergenic fabric. Of course silk feels very nice against your skin and gives a feeling of luxury. One added advantage is that silk allows you to be warm in winter and cool in summer. It makes a great cover.
Another luxurious choice is satin and also one of the more expensive of the choices. Its appearance gives off one of sophistication. One other note to make is that it requires more care and different cleaning than the other choices.
Because you will be needing to clean these often it would help if they were machine washable. This would make it very easy to handle the cleaning. If you can't find what you want there are designers that can custom design a cover for you so you get just what you need for your decor.
Thread count is another choice you will have to make. The higher the thread count and the finer and softer the fabric feels. Usually the higher the thread count the price is usually higher too. Thread counts can run from 200 to 400. Many professionals believe that anything higher than 300 will not make a big difference in the way the fabric feels.
When considering the quality and economy in duvet covers the choice will be yours and must be based on your choice of fabrics and how much you are willing to spend. So enjoy shopping for that special duvet cover that fits into your lifestyle and decor.
by: James Hamel