By: Admin on Sat Mar 1, 2008 @ 12:36am

Why are comforters better?

Firstly, there are plenty of differences between the standard bedspread and the comforter. While bedspreads can easily come off at night while you’re sleeping, comforters will never come off. They sit snugly on your body, also a bedspread is usually much larger and typically will cover the entire size of the bed. On the other hand a comforter will be much smaller – just enough to cover you and your partner. Also, a bedspread is primarily used as a decorative piece – to enhance the look of a bed, while a comforter is used for functional purposes – to keep the body warm at night.

Use together or separately

Both comforters and bedspreads can be used in conjunction. However, it is best not to use them both at the same time. For example, during the day it is best to keep the bedspread and not use the comforter. This is because the bedspread is for ornate purposes and during the day you need to show off your bed. However, once evening approaches you can now afford to take off the bedspread and use your comforters instead.

Types of comforters

There are plenty of varieties available in the market today – which facilitates easy buying nowadays. Here are some of the main types of comforters available:

- Down comforter: These are primarily used for providing added warmth to the user. These come in two types:
A. Goose down: As the name suggests these comforters are made of goose down and hence provide added protection and warmth.
B. Luxury down: This variety of a comforter is usually made from down feathers of birds which are hard to get. For example, one of the most expensive luxuries down comforters is the Eiderdown. This is made from the Eider duck variety and is hand made in Iceland. No wonder, prices are very high for this variety. Another luxury variety includes the Siberian goose down.

- Velvet comforters: These, as the name suggest are made of velvet and of course owing to the luxurious feel and look of velvet, these comforters are also lavish and pamper the user. Although most velvet varieties are heavy weighted, they have a soft texture and finish – which accounts for their popularity.

- Satin comforter: This variety combines sensuality and grace all in one. You can get high end luxurious satin material for use in the comforter. Especially when used in conjunction with satin bedspreads and pillows – the entire room can get a chic and royal ambience. Satin comforters are typically used on air beds, foam beds, water beds as well as mattresses made from innerspring. Satin being a delicate material should not be subjected to bleach or any harmful or harsh chemicals.