Down Comforter Bedding

Down bedding is the most popular because it is soft, insulated and welcoming.  A bed dressed in a down feather bed, down pillows and a down comforter invites us to a restful night.  Sleep is right around the corner as soon as you sink into the delightful depth of bed well-dressed in down.

While we know comforters are filled with down from ducks or geese, how much down is required to refer to it as “down bedding”?  According to the Federal Trade Commission, a product with a minimum of 75 percent down clusters qualifies to be labeled as “down”.  The remaining 25 percent might be feather fibers, down and small feathers that are between 3 cm and 6 cm in size.

The large down content is what makes the comforter insulated.  Much like down on a bird, a down comforter will keep you warm in the chill and cooler when it’s hot.  If you’re allergic to down or feathers, alternative down comforters give you the alluring comfort without the bother.

Either way, down bedding is the perfect way to get a good night’s sleep.

Do you sleep with a fan on?  Many people put on a fan automatically before going to bed.  Some want the movement of air.  Others like the steady sound of the fan to drown out other noises that prevent them from going to sleep.  Either way, a fan is reassuring for people during the summer and through other seasons of the year.

If you run a fan at night, make sure to read the manufacturers’ specifications first.  Some fans can only be run for a certain period of time.  Avoid unnecessary risks and invest in a quality fan that serves all  your needs safely.

Another way to ensure a good night’s sleep is comfortable down bedding.  Down pillows, feather beds and down comforters welcome you to your nest.   Sink into their cozy softness and feel like you’re on a cloud to the land of rest.  Down bedding is insular to keep you cool in the warm weather and toasty in the cold.   Through all the seasons, a good fan and attractive down bedding are the perfect way to get a restful sleep.

Everyone waits for the long, languid day and sultry nights of summer.  Warmer weather means more time outdoors in the fresh air and sunshine.  Summer also means hotter nights that make it more difficult to fall asleep.  How can you help yourself get to sleep on an excruciatingly hot evening?  Consider these easy ways to catch some zzz’s:

1. Wear light, cotton pajamas to bed.  Going naked or wearing polyester is not as cool as pajamas made from natural cotton.  They absorb perspiration and help to keep you cooler.

2. Keep the room at about 75-80 degrees.  Whether you use air conditioning, a fan or open windows. make sure your room is no more than 80 degrees at night.  Higher temperatures make it harder to get your essential rest.

3. Use a soft down pillow.  A soft natural down pillow will not hold in heat while keeping your head and neck completely comfortable.

4. Take a warm bath.  Take a warm bath a couple of hours before bedtime to help circulation and cool down.

5.  Put on a sleep mask.  If it’s still light out during your customary bedtime, a sleep mask is an affordable solution.

In just minutes, you’ll be slumbering on a sultry summer night!

A soft, comfy bed isn’t just for slumber.  Many people like to sink into their bed to relax and get away from it all.  When you close the door of your bedroom and slide between the cotton sheets and down comforter, the outside world feels a million miles away.

Consider a few common ways people unwind in bed:

 -Snuggling up to several puffy down pillows to feel like you landed in a cloud.  Before you know it, you’ll be taking a nap.

-Watching television propped up on a stack of thick down pillows.

-Reading a great book with no interruptions.  Make sure you have a good nighstand light.

-Cuddling up with your children and telling stories.  Plenty of giggling and snacking is encouraged!

-Lay in a prone position for 10 minutes of deep breathing and streching to feel energized and renewed.

A cozy bed with down bedding is an inviting place to escape reality and recharge your personal batteries.

Instead of coffee breaks, many businesses are considering the benefits of a “nap” break. While caffeine might perk employees up for an hour or so, they wind up tired and less productive afterwards. A nap rejuvenates the body, mind and spirit to face the remaining hours of work with greater energy and enthusiasm.

A book entitled, “Take A Nap! Change Your Life” is changing the face of break rooms everywhere. Sara Mednick authored the book and tested the napping concept out on employees of its publisher, Workman Publishing Co. The employees who napped worked better than those who did not. As a result, Workman now allows their employees to take a “nap break”.

These conclusions were confirmed by Dmitry Lvovski, Bridgeport Hospital director of the sleep center. He noted many folks feel tired between 1 PM and 5 PM. Quick naps are refreshing and Lvovski commented, “If you take a nap, you kind of unload that need for sleep, and you feel more awake.”

Whether you’re an employee or employer, it’s time to change the face of your break room. Instead of bright lights and coffee machines, dim the lighting and add a few down comforters and pillows. After a few minutes snuggled up in a down comforter, employees will return to work feeling motivated and relaxed rather than jittery and nervous. Even the most stubborn employee won’t be able to resist the relaxing lure of a down pillow!

While you may know the basic differences between a down pillow and a feather pillow, there is more to consider when you pick the perfect pillow.  Let’s consider what you may not know about down pillows for the best night’s sleep.

The outer casing holding the down is called ticking.  Ideally it should be 100 percent cotton with a high thread count to keep the feathers in.  Fill power is the space in inches an ounce of down takes at expansion.  Try to get a fill power around 600 to feel that puffy fluff you want under your head when you go to bed.

If you sleep on your back, get a medium down pillow.  Tummy sleepers will want a soft pillow while side sleepers should opt for a firm one.  The position you start sleeping in how you determine which firmness to choose.

 While some folks think you can only get a down pillow or a feather pillow, there are other options.  If you have allergies, down alternative pillows are a good option.  Those on a tight budget might consider a down and feather combo pillow.

Replace your down pillow everyone one to two years.  Heavy sleepers may need to update their pillows every six months.  Make good use of the tags on your pillows to write the date your bought them so you know how old they are.

 Now you’re ready to choose the perfect down pillow for a dreamy night’s sleep!

A down pillow is fluffy, soft and helps you get a relaxing night’s sleep.  Now that you’re ready to get the ultimate pillow for comfortable rest, consider the different types of down pillows to choose from.

A feather pillow is often mistaken for a down pillow.  The big difference is the pillow is stuffed with feather rather than down.  Feather have sharp quill edges and are not as resilient as down but do offer plenty of support.  Because they are not as durable as down, they are usually less expensive.

A down pillow is filled with the fluffy down located beneath a bird’s feather.  Known as a natural insulator, down lets air circulate so your head doesn’t get chilly or clammy during the night.  Puffy and resistent, the durability and insular capabilities of down pillows make them more pricey than feather pillows.

If you are allergic to down, consider a hypoallergenic down alternative pillow.  Unfortunately, these pillows are less resilient than down pillows.  Another alternative is to get a washable down pillow and launder it frequently.

For the best night’s sleep ever, treat  yourself to a decadent down pillow!

Do you love to watch the old movies from the 1930’s and 1940’s?  Fabulous movie stars such as Joan Crawford and Rita Hayworth always looked so glamorous.  Hollywood bedrooms were posh and alluring with plenty of puffy pillows.  You always wishes your own bedroom could look that way - and it really can.

The color scheme, soft bedding and wealth of pillows always looked incredibly inviting in those old Hollywood movies.  You can recreate this exciting look in your own budoir with a plush down comforter, decorative duvet cover and many soft down pillows.

The rich, luxurious fluffiness of down bedding and pillows turns your everyday bedroom into a Hollywood oasis.  Have a bed you long to sink into with decorative down bedding and several down pillows that make you want to stay in your bedroom all day.

After a long day, relax in your own welcoming bed and watch an old Hollywood movies.  When the bedroom scene comes on, feel totally at ease knowing your bed in down is the best dressed around.

A comfortable down pillow is the foundation for a solid sleep and successful day.  To choose the right pillow for your needs, figure out your typical sleeping position.  Do you usually sleep on your back, stomach or side?  If you don’t know, ask someone to monitor your sleeping position so you can determine your favorite one.

If you sleep on your side, you need a thicker down pillow because your shoulder keeps your head further from the bed.  A regular down pillow is comfortable for both back and stomach sleepers.  People who sleep on their stomach should choose the softest down pillow possible.

Goose down pillows are top quality but duck down also offers maximum comfort.  Synthetic down pillows are ideal for people who are allergic to traditional down.  A pillow with a higher thread count has a softer surface and a tighter weave to hold the down feathers in. 

Down pillows also come in sizes to suit your preferences including standard, queen and king.  Regular sized down pillows are perfect if you want to place several pillows on your bed.  The right type of down pillow means a perfect night’s sleep for a more productive morning!

You’ve probably heard the old saying, “Sleep tight and don’t let the bed bugs bite.”  It holds true because bed bugs really exist and can seriously disrupt your sleep.  These tiny, wingless bed bugs are the size of a poppy seed and feed on human blood.  Bed bugs next in your down bedding and cause skin irritations over time.

Bed bugs are white when molting then turn colors such as tan, brown and burnt orange.  When they bite you at night, they also emit a small amount of saliva.  This saliva makes your skin red, irritated and ridden with rashes with repeated biting.  Although bed bugs feed on blood, there are no reported incidents of them spreading disease.

Used mattresses and bed frames must be carefully examined for evidence of bed bugs.  Place a fresh mattress on a clean bed frame with new down bedding and down pillows.  Keep your bedding off the floor and wash your sheets and comforters regularly.  Be careful when you return home from traveling or visiting because bed bugs might reside in your luggage then nest in your bedroom.  With a few precautions, you can sleep tight under your down comforter and the bed bugs won’t bite.