Choosing Comforters and Bedspreads Part 1

Whether you choose comforters, bedspreads or duvets for your bed is very much a matter of personal preference. Between each of them, there is a wide variety of colors, design and style to choose from. It is not for us to say which design or style is better. Everyone has different taste and you’re much better off choosing something that suits your personality and style.

But regardless of the aesthetics of the comforter or bedspread you choose, there are some aspects that you always have to take care of.

Size

Both comforters and bedspreads come in measurements similar to those of your bed mattresses – single, twin, full, queen and king sizes. You don’t have to worry about looking for extra large sizes to be able to cover your bed. Comforters and bedspreads are made larger than the actual bed sizes they take after such that if you want to cover up a queen sized bed; simply buy a queen sized comforter or bedspread and it will be enough to cover up your bed and slightly more.

Fill Material

Comforters and bedspreads both contain a variety of materials within their shells. These include common materials like cotton, or polyester to expensive ones like silk or down. The fill material affects the capability of the comforter or bedspread to provide warmth. Naturally, more expensive fill materials provide for greater comfort, but that does not mean that the cheaper materials aren’t worth looking at.

Fill materials of your comforter and bedspreads also determines your cleaning solution down the line. Fill materials can be very clean, requiring very little washing, others require more frequent washing. Fill materials also limit the washing solutions for your comforters and bedspreads since some cannot be washed with water, requiring dry cleaning.

Read more about the various types of fill materials at
Comforter Fill Materials Part 1
Comforter Fill Materials Part 2

Fill Power

Fill power refers to the fluff nature of the comforter or bedspread. A high fill power will describe a comforter or bedspread that is full and thick with its fillings. It’s not simply a matter of how packed a comforter or bedspread is. High quality fill materials provide better thickness and depth without having to be more densely packed than common fill materials. The higher the fill power of a comforter or bedspread, the longer it will last as well.

Continue on reading at Choosing Comforters and Bedspreads Part 2.