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How Do I Choose the Best Luxury Comforter?

Lainie Petersen
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Updated: May 17, 2024
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A luxury comforter can make a big difference in your quality of sleep, as well as the appearance of your bedroom. It’s important to think carefully about your choice, as high quality comforters can be expensive. Your primary considerations when selecting a luxury comforter should be the quality of its construction, the type of fill used and whether it is the right size and thickness for your needs.

Both goose down or polyester can be used as comforter fill, although some high-end bedding companies may also use other materials, such as silk. Goose down is a popular, and often expensive, choice because it is both light and warm. Some people, however, have allergies to the dust and mites that may adhere to goose down. Many luxury comforter companies take special care when processing the down to reduce these allergens. Still, if you, or a family member, suffer from allergies, you may want to be cautious about selecting goose down.

Another consideration in choosing a fill for your comforter is your ability to wash the comforter. Goose down is not suitable for frequent washing and most home laundry systems are not capable of properly cleaning and drying down-filled comforters. The best way to reduce, or even eliminate the need to clean a luxury comforter is to purchase a comforter cover. You can slip one of these heavy-duty, washable covers over your comforter to protect it against becoming soiled.

One problem with many cheap comforters is that the fill can gradually migrate to one side or section, leaving part of the comforter without filling. This compromises the comforter’s ability to keep you warm. Check a luxury comforter to see if it incorporates “baffled box” construction, sewn-in walls that maintain the even distribution of the fill. Another thing to pay attention to is whether the fabric of the comforter is “down proof,” as poor quality fabric can lead to the eventual loss of down.

Final considerations when purchasing a luxury comforter should be its size, thickness and price. You will obviously want to make sure that any comforter you choose is large enough to cover your bed. Another thing to consider is your body and room temperature while sleeping. If you have difficulty maintaining body temperature at night or sleep in a very cold room, you’ll want to select a thick comforter that can keep you comfortable at night. On the other hand, so-called “summer comforters” are very lightweight and can help you get a refreshing night’s sleep in warm weather.

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