Best Comforter?

[fernie]

Do you have a comforter or recently purchased a comforter that you recommend? I'm in the market to get everyone here at the house a nice, big, thick, downy comforter and I ordered a couple from Linens N Things but they were too thin.

(I order everything online as I work from home and order online)

So if you have one you recommend and can be ordered online, I'd appreciate it

[Emancipated]

L 'n T carries many different brand names; which one did you order and what was the fill count? I'm looking at the Eddie Bauer one (medium warmth) one which seem superior to the Ikea one I've had for over 8 years. That said, it has served me well but I'm looking for something a little thicker and more comfortable.

Keep in mind when you add a duvet cover, it also helps with efficiency. I use my comfortor without a cover in the summer and one in the winter; the difference is quite dramatic.

Alternatively from L 'n T, you could see what Sears.ca has. They carry a brand I really like which is Pacific Coast Feathers. I bought a featherbed from that company and loved it; I can only imagine the same quality from their duvets.

[Dustbunny]

The Shopping Channel usually has a really good selection and they carry some very nice things for good prices. http://www.theshoppingchannel.com/ca...o?e=1&N=101069
If you explore the site, you'll see they also sell sets and by piece.

Costco.ca also usually has a lot of sets http://www.costco.ca/Common/Category.aspx?whse=BCCA&Ne=4000000&eCat=BCCA|89&N= 4009194&Nr=P_CatalogName:BCCA&cat=255&Ns=P_Price|1 ||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-CA&topnav=

One thing, if you want a lot of loft and warmth, buy a duvet (you'll need a duvet cover). They come in various weights with various fills from feathers to silk to wool. TSC has some good ones made by Westex (I think mine is now 5 or 6 years old and still great while a higher priced one I got at the Bay had to go back). The nice part about feather duvets is they don't actually weigh a lot but are warm in the winter and stay cool in the summer (except for the hottest weather). Comforters also come in various weights but sometimes have less fill if the cover is heavy so allow for easier washing.

[patrob]

Do you have a comforter or recently purchased a comforter that you recommend? I'm in the market to get everyone here at the house a nice, big, thick, downy comforter and I ordered a couple from Linens N Things but they were too thin.

(I order everything online as I work from home and order online)

So if you have one you recommend and can be ordered online, I'd appreciate it

I am also looking for one, especially the down duvet.

I found some info on choosing down duvets...
http://www.featherind.com/FAQ.html

The Costco one seems to be very good price for king size & has 600 fill power...the higher the warmer it is. I was looking at Beddington/ LNT but the lowest priced for king 600 fill is over $250 plus...

Good thread...

[patrob]

...I ordered a couple from Linens N Things but they were too thin.

Which ones did you order from LNT? I was looking at LNT but found them pricey & don't want a thin one either. Did you know that LNT every sometime has a special 20% off coupon...

I think I will order from Costco & if I don't like it, it will go back

[Dustbunny]

For those of you looking for feather duvets, really pay special attention to the cover. One 250 thread count cover is not like another 250, as some are just smoother and denser. It doesn't seem like a big deal until you are getting picked by feathers, but it's really important to give anything you buy a good checking with your bare hands to see if you can detect any picks. If you can feel them poking through in the package, go to another type. Also a separate zippered cover of good fabric can really help. That saves a lot of washing even when you are using a decorative duvet cover as well.

Another trick is the baffles. If a duvet has square baffles, that helps (doesn't totally prevent, but it does help) keep feathers distributed. Meanwhile the ones done with channels (just lines of fill) can be handy if you have two people who like two temps as you can turn the duvet and shake some of the feathers over to the cold person's side. For the most part though, much nicer to have feathers trapped in baffles.

Also know that those who know their feathers know you can wash them. Some clerks will tell you not to, but they don't usually have as much product knowledge. Feather duvets etc. can be washed in your washing machine (if it's big enough like a front loader) as long as you don't use fabric softener.

I bought my duvet and feather bed at Shopping Channel and can say they are really good (especially their separate covers). I also bought pillows at Costco and am very happy with them as well. Both places supply product with good covers.

[patrob]

For those of you looking for feather duvets, really pay special attention to the cover. One 250 thread count cover is not like another 250, as some are just smoother and denser. It doesn't seem like a big deal until you are getting picked by feathers, but it's really important to give anything you buy a good checking with your bare hands to see if you can detect any picks. If you can feel them poking through in the package, go to another type. Also a separate zippered cover of good fabric can really help. That saves a lot of washing even when you are using a decorative duvet cover as well.

Also know that those who know their feathers know you can wash them. Some clerks will tell you not to, but they don't usually have as much product knowledge. Feather duvets etc. can be washed in your washing machine (if it's big enough like a front loader) as long as you don't use fabric softener.

Agree...the higher the thread count of the cotton cover, the better. You don't want anything sharp poking you when you're sleeping

True about washing them in your washer vs. dry cleaning...who really does that

[CSK'sMom]

We bought our duvet at Sears a couple of years ago. A couple of times a year they have theirs on sale for 50% off. We ended up getting a really good goose down duvet with a 500 thread count cover. It has the square baffles as well. IIRC, with the 50% off it was about $150. With that said, we absolutely love it. We sleep with our bedroom windows open all winter long and it's warm. We find we don't need any blankets, just the sheets and the duvet. We do that same as Dustbunny and just use the duvet cover on it's own in the summer or we have a satin quilt set. And I finally got up the nerve to wash our this fall. In the washer it went and then outside a several hours in the sun. Then into the dryer on low with several tennis balls to fluff up the down.

[Pete_Coach]

For those of you looking for feather duvets, really pay special attention to the cover. One 250 thread count cover is not like another 250, as some are just smoother and denser. It doesn't seem like a big deal until you are getting picked by feathers, but it's really important to give anything you buy a good checking with your bare hands to see if you can detect any picks. If you can feel them poking through in the package, go to another type. Also a separate zippered cover of good fabric can really help. That saves a lot of washing even when you are using a decorative duvet cover as well.

Another trick is the baffles. If a duvet has square baffles, that helps (doesn't totally prevent, but it does help) keep feathers distributed. Meanwhile the ones done with channels (just lines of fill) can be handy if you have two people who like two temps as you can turn the duvet and shake some of the feathers over to the cold person's side. For the most part though, much nicer to have feathers trapped in baffles.

Also know that those who know their feathers know you can wash them. Some clerks will tell you not to, but they don't usually have as much product knowledge. Feather duvets etc. can be washed in your washing machine (if it's big enough like a front loader) as long as you don't use fabric softener.

I bought my duvet and feather bed at Shopping Channel and can say they are really good (especially their separate covers). I also bought pillows at Costco and am very happy with them as well. Both places supply product with good covers.

+1
We have had our present down duvet for over ten years. Yes, same one. It gets regular washing and air fluff in the dryer between washings (if it can't go outside). We wash it about every 6 to 9 months. We also hang it outside as often as we can.
The baffle (waffle) type is the best as you get less bunching of the feathers although the tubular design is also good because you can actually push the down/feathers down to the bottom if it gets a little warm under the covers.
Make sure you are getting down or no less than a 75% down to feather mixture. Also the cover needs to be tight enough to prevent the feathers from coming out. Down is very soft and does not come out but the feathers will. Feathers are the things that usually come out as down does not yet have the shaft developed and is the softest.
As for cost, well, this is one of those that has a huge price range and you really do get what you pay for. Don't expect down if you are spending only $150 (and even then, be wary).
Also, I have never seen a real good deal on the Shopping Chanel, especially if you tack on shipping. Your local stores will often give better deals.

[CSK'sMom]

That's what we found Pete when we were looking. With most places having regular sales we could do better buying locally at a sale price. I will say that our duvet is all down, no feathers at all. Shouldn't the traditional white sales be coming up after Christmas, maybe Feb.

[patrob]

We bought our duvet at Sears a couple of years ago. A couple of times a year they have theirs on sale for 50% off. We ended up getting a really good goose down duvet with a 500 thread count cover. It has the square baffles as well. IIRC, with the 50% off it was about $150.

Do you remember what the fill & weight of the down was? I know that the higher the fill & weight, the warmer/better the duvet is.

As for cost, well, this is one of those that has a huge price range and you really do get what you pay for. Don't expect down if you are spending only $150 (and even then, be wary).

I found some really good deals on Costco.ca & they are around $160 range...so I will give it a try. Looks like very good weight of the down & fill amount...plus it's Costco...they stand behind the products they sell...it can always go back I guess if I am not happy I have seen some duvets at LNT & Beddington websites & they sell them for about $100 to $200 more for similar fill/weight of down vs. Costco.ca.
http://www.costco.ca/Browse/Product....se=&lang=en-CA
http://www.costco.ca/Browse/Product....se=&lang=en-CA

[CSK'sMom]

I don't remember the exact info on it patrob, I even just ran up and looked at the tag on it and it doesn't say. I do remember though that it's quite high because we do sleep with the windows open. Overall, it's quite heavy and really "poufy". Even with the cover on it that I made (2 600 count sheets with a panel of Indian embroidered fabric in the center) you can still see the individual square baffles. The other thing I would recommend when buying a duvet is to get one size larger than your bed if you can. We have a queen size bed yet a king size duvet. That's actually why we ended up buying a duvet in the first place, because the bed-in-a-bag sets tend to have crappy comforters in them.

[patrob]

I don't remember the exact info on it patrob, I even just ran up and looked at the tag on it and it doesn't say. I do remember though that it's quite high because we do sleep with the windows open. Overall, it's quite heavy and really "poufy". Even with the cover on it that I made (2 600 count sheets with a panel of Indian embroidered fabric in the center) you can still see the individual square baffles. The other thing I would recommend when buying a duvet is to get one size larger than your bed if you can. We have a queen size bed yet a king size duvet. That's actually why we ended up buying a duvet in the first place, because the bed-in-a-bag sets tend to have crappy comforters in them.

You are brave having that window open at night...I would freeze

I wish they would have a larger than king size duvet, since that's our bed size...so we don't have a choice of going larger But that's a great idea for people who have queen size beds...getting a king size duvet!

I will try the Costco one, looks pretty good And then I can really comment on it.

[Pete_Coach]

Do you remember what the fill & weight of the down was? I know that the higher the fill & weight, the warmer/better the duvet is.

I found some really good deals on Costco.ca & they are around $160 range...so I will give it a try. Looks like very good weight of the down & fill amount...plus it's Costco...they stand behind the products they sell...it can always go back I guess if I am not happy I have seen some duvets at LNT & Beddington websites & they sell them for about $100 to $200 more for similar fill/weight of down vs. Costco.ca.
http://www.costco.ca/Browse/Product....se=&lang=en-CA
http://www.costco.ca/Browse/Product....se=&lang=en-CA

Fill power is a function of down compression and release. One ounce of down is compressed and then once let go, the expansion is measured. I cannot remember if it is in square inches or what. I do remember that an average fill power is 575.
I am also not as much of a fan of Costco as perhaps you and I think that the price is very low. I hope that it is not indicative of the quality or quantity of the down. The description does not give the % of down/feathers and at that price I would suspect there area lot of feathers. Down is very expensive, upwards to $75 (on a website that I cannot find anymore, sorry) and ounce for the real good stuff and if your duvet is 44 to 49 ounces...well how much down is in there?

[fernie]

Do you remember what the fill & weight of the down was? I know that the higher the fill & weight, the warmer/better the duvet is.



I found some really good deals on Costco.ca & they are around $160 range...so I will give it a try. Looks like very good weight of the down & fill amount...plus it's Costco...they stand behind the products they sell...it can always go back I guess if I am not happy I have seen some duvets at LNT & Beddington websites & they sell them for about $100 to $200 more for similar fill/weight of down vs. Costco.ca.
http://www.costco.ca/Browse/Product....se=&lang=en-CA
http://www.costco.ca/Browse/Product....se=&lang=en-CA

Those do look pretty good, especially the "extra warmth" ones. Anyone here bought these from Costco that can share the experience?