What To Consider When Shopping For Down Comforters
The finest quality Down Comforters will have a fill power of at least
600. They will be baffle wall construction, with a high thread count,
100% cotton cover. They will provide lightweight, year round warmth and
come with an extended warranty.
Fill Power
The measurement of the quality of the down. The higher the fill power,
the fluffier the comforter. The benefit is that less down is needed to
fill the comforter, resulting in lightweight year round warmth. Look
for down comforters with a fill power of at least 550. More luxurious
quality down comforters will have a fill power of at least 600.
Construction
Baffle Wall Construction- The finest quality Down Comforters will be of
baffle wall construction. Baffling or baffle wall refers to sewn in
cloth walls which help keep the down from shifting and prevent cold
spots.
Hypo Allergenic- Down that has gone through a series of steps to remove
all the impurities, dirt and dander, will be noted as hypoallergenic or
allergy free. Most people are not allergenic to down, but rather, to
the impurities within the down. Not all Down Comforters are
hypoallergenic.
Thread Count- The number of threads per square inch of fabric. The
finest quality Down Comforters will have a 100% cotton cover with a
thread count of at least 200. The higher the thread count, the more
durable and softer the cover. The higher thread count covers protect
down from impurities as well as keep the down inside the comforter.
100% Cotton Covers- A cotton cover will be breathable, lending to the insulation and fluffiness of the comforter.