Comfortable sleep is very important for maintaining and maintaining health. It is in a dream that we restore strength and get a charge of vivacity for the upcoming accomplishments. Or we don’t get it if we don’t have the opportunity to sleep well. At the same time, the quality of sleep depends not only on the time that we can allocate for rest, but also on the conditions in which we spend this period. We have already written about. Today we will talk about choosing the best blanket.
The first thing to decide is the size. Today, the market offers a wide range of products from different countries. Accordingly, almost every country has its own standards, according to which manufacturers work. The main gradation highlights baby blankets, one and a half and double. About, " Woman's happiness” will tell separately. Now our task is to deal with blankets for adults.
The quality of the blanket directly affects sleep and health. For example, a natural woolen blanket soothes and relaxes.
Choosing warmth
We perceive the outside temperature differently. Someone even in the winter cold sleeps under a light blanket, and someone wants to wrap up warmer even on a hot summer day. Therefore, the warmth of the blanket should be chosen based solely on your subjective feelings. If you sleep together, but you have different requirements for a comfortable temperature, it is worth sleeping under separate blankets. Sometimes psychologists even recommend such a “distance” of spouses.
The filler and thickness are responsible for the warming ability of the blanket. In addition, as a hint, manufacturers put on the label of blankets heat points: from 1 to 5. The five indicate the warmest, winter options. In descending order, the warming properties decrease, and one dot, respectively, indicates a light blanket-plaid, suitable for summer nights.
A duvet is chic on chilly winter nights. But it can cause allergies.
Choosing a filler
If you are primarily interested in practicality and low price, you should opt for synthetic blankets. Modern materials (synthetic winterizer, holofiber) are almost weightless, but at the same time they are warm, hypoallergenic and easily tolerate washing even in a washing machine. If at the same time you are a supporter of environmental friendliness and naturalness, then you should pay attention to cotton and flannelette blankets. Evaluate, for example, the range offered by the Yaroslav Ivanovo company. The classic products of Ivanovo textile workers have long won the recognition of consumers.
Cotton and flannelette blankets have been proven over decades of use.
From the most economical options Let's move on to more expensive types of fillers. The next most popular can be recognized as woolen and duvets. Warm natural wool blankets – great option for winter. In addition, blankets made of sheep or camel wool are also good for health: they soothe nervous system help relieve muscle tension, reduce joint pain. Especially cashmere, merino and camel down blankets are valued- thin, delicate to the touch, supporting natural air exchange, as if knowing the characteristics of the individual heat exchange of the one who uses them. There are also exotic for our consumer goat skin blankets, with open fur. They not only perfectly fulfill their heating function, but are also very aesthetic in appearance.
Heavy wadded blankets are gradually becoming a thing of the past.
duvets, like pillows, feather beds, were very popular about 20 years ago. Some remain loyal to them to this day. After all, on a cold winter night it is so cozy to wrap yourself in a soft rustling blanket filled with fluff - even the most valuable eider or exquisite swan, even democratic geese or ducks. Even the significant weight of such blankets is perceived by many as a virtue: under the protection of a downy cocoon, you feel not only warm, but also relaxingly safe.
They look like memories of the past. Heavy, quickly absorbing moisture and retaining its traces for a long time in the form of a poorly weathered smell, they, nevertheless, are sometimes still found, although rarely.
Bamboo is an exotic filler for our region, but has been used in the East since ancient times.
Fashionable today natural filler - bamboo fiber. In winter, under such a blanket it is warm, in summer it is cool. Light weight does not diminish its merits. In care, it also does not cause much trouble. And finally, the most expensive option on the market -. Threads of natural silk, rich in protein, like wool, have a beneficial effect on health. Blankets with both bamboo and silk in practice have proven their all-season: it is comfortable to sleep under them both in summer and in winter.
but most natural fillers require attention and caring care. In addition, even the purest natural materials can cause allergy attacks, especially after prolonged use. Wool can attract moths, fluff can attract dust mites, which can be extremely difficult to get rid of. Cotton wool after getting wet crumple, very poorly weathered. The most expensive blankets with natural fillings require professional dry cleaning: ordinary washing is fatal for them.
Natural silk fibers are light, like dandelion fluffs, perfectly warm in the cold and cool in the heat.
We determine the quantity
Even if you can afford an expensive all-purpose bamboo or silk-filled natural duvet, it is still worth having multiple duvets per day. different seasons. Firstly, any blanket sometimes needs cleaning. Secondly, it is even psychologically pleasant to change your “night shell” from time to time. Therefore, it is best to have 3-4 different blankets, choosing your favorite filling and optimal thickness. And let the thick one warm you in the worst frosts duvet blanked, and on hot summer nights, there will be the thinnest blanket-plaid nearby, giving way to “intermediate” options in the off-season.
A good blanket is a prerequisite for a healthy, restful and comfortable sleep. Each buyer always has ideas about the convenience of bedding. When thinking about how to choose a blanket, it would be useful to listen to the advice of experts. With their help, it is easier to understand the variety of assortment and choose really quality product that meets individual requirements and wishes.
Which duvet to choose
Bedding is not at all the things that you can choose from photos in online stores. Before buying, you need to think in advance about all the main qualities of the product: size, sewing technology, material, filler, warming properties. With the first characteristic, everything is more or less clear: the size can be single, one and a half or double. When choosing it, you need to take into account only personal preferences and the possibility of choosing the right bed linen.
Woven materials are used for covering - coarse calico, satin, polyester. As for the sewing technology, according to this parameter, all products are divided into quilted, caro-step and cassette. A quilt is made with a special quilt that secures the filling. In caro-step products, the filler is held by stitching. Cassette models have separate sections with filler inside each. They are considered the most wear-resistant and easy to care for, as they hold the filler best of all, preventing it from rolling into lumps.
For newborns
The standard product size for newborns is 120x120 cm. Experts recommend choosing lightweight models with a practical cotton coating, avoiding synthetics. It is better if the thing is completely natural and environmentally friendly. However, among synthetic models, you can also find a blanket suitable for a newborn's crib, the main thing is to check for quality certificates.
When choosing, it is important to consider the season. In summer, a child can be covered with a light flannelette, fleece, silk or thin woolen blanket, under which he will not sweat. Winter will require more warm option- downy, synthetic winterizer or cotton product. It is advisable to choose a blanket that is planned to be used during walks among models with removable covers.
For the winter
The warmest for the winter and other cold periods of the year should be chosen among models with high-quality filler that has sufficient ability to retain heat. The degree of heat transfer of the product is indicated on the product label in the form of dots. They can be from one to five. The more dots, the warmer the model. Keep in mind that to optimal materials relate:
- natural and artificial down;
- camel and sheep wool;
- synthetic winterizer;
- holofiber;
- thick wadded blankets warm well in the cold season.
For summer
What is the best duvet for hot weather? For warm summer nights, it is recommended to choose silk products, half-woolen blankets, light bedspreads with bamboo or other vegetable fillers. It is very inconvenient to use models with synthetic winterizer, wool and down in summer - it is too hot to sleep or rest under them. An exception may be thin woolen products.
For all seasons
by the most practical option An all-weather blanket is considered a two-sided product. One side is sheathed with ordinary fabric, and the other with wool or fur. There are also double models. In cold weather, two canvases are fastened together with ties, buttons or buttons, and in warm weather, the lighter one is unfastened and used separately. Products with fillers such as holofiber or silicone fiber are suitable for any season. They provide a comfortable sleep in both winter and summer.
How to choose a blanket by filler
Many believe that the ability of a blanket to retain heat depends only on the base material of manufacture. However, models different manufacturers with the same filler can differ greatly in the degree of warmth. It is influenced by the type of cover fabric, the thickness of the product, the quality of the material used. What filler for a blanket is better and how to correctly evaluate the quality of one or another option that provides the warming properties of products?
from bamboo
The bamboo product is soft and light, retains its shape for a long time, is unable to cause allergies, is simply washed, and dries quickly. It is not warm enough for winter, and in summer, spring or early autumn it is very comfortable to sleep under it. However, before choosing a bamboo blanket as your go-to option for the warmer months, it's worth considering the humidity conditions of the climate you live in. Bamboo fiber absorbs moisture very well, so when high humidity it will be difficult to dry.
Wool
Wool blankets are a good option for the pickiest couch potatoes. They perfectly absorb moisture, while remaining dry, retain heat, and have healing properties. How to choose a wool blanket? Among them there are both light models and thicker and warmer ones, so when buying, you need to focus on the main purpose of the product. For winter, it is better to choose a quilted woolen blanket with sheep, camel, goat or llama hair. Knitted wool blankets are good for the warm season. The disadvantages of this filler include the risk of damage by moths and allergenicity.
Sheep
These products are known for their useful properties, due to which they are recommended to choose people with sore joints. A blanket made of merino wool - an elite breed of sheep - has especially valuable healing effects. This type of woolen products is considered hypoallergenic. Good option for small children and people with sensitive skin. Blanket from sheep wool valued for:
- warmth;
- light weight;
- good ability absorb moisture.
camel
A camel blanket is warmer than a sheep blanket, but also more expensive. In terms of warming properties, the material is only slightly inferior to swan down. Camel wool is hollow inside, so it is about 2 times lighter than sheep. The only negative of this filler is associated with moths, which can ruin the thing. Camel wool blankets are characterized by:
- high wear resistance;
- excellent ability to absorb and evaporate moisture.
wadded
Previously, cotton-filled blankets were in great demand due to their excellent warming properties. However, now they are losing popularity, because they have several significant drawbacks at once. They are hard to wash and take a long time to dry. Cotton wool tends to absorb unpleasant odors, roll up and stray into lumps, due to which the thing quickly loses its original appearance. Their advantages:
- very warm;
- durable.
Holofiber blanket
This artificial filler is lightweight, has good warming qualities, and also provides excellent breathability. Among blankets with holofiber, it is easy to find both summer and winter models. The material does not cause allergies. The disadvantage of this filler is considered to be the worst ability to transmit moisture than natural materials. The advantages of these options:
- they provide a comfortable sleep;
- products are unpretentious in care.
From swan down
Blankets with swan down are deservedly considered the warmest and at the same time light. They provide very good air circulation and are highly absorbent, but require regular cleaning. When choosing a natural product, it is important to make sure that the filler used is really swan, and not harder goose down or feather. Another disadvantage of this filler is high allergenicity. Those who suffer from allergic reactions should pay attention to artificial swan down.
From synthetic winterizer
The synthetic winterizer blanket is warm, light, but does not pass moisture well enough. It is recommended to wash it infrequently, because this way the product can quickly lose its shape. How to choose nice blanket with sintepon? When buying, you need to make sure that the filler of the product is elastic and moderately voluminous. Too loose, lush material is the so-called glued synthetic winterizer. Like other types, it is a specially processed polyester fiber, but in its production they use a toxic glue that releases harmful substances.
cashmere blanket
Cashmere products are different high price but they are very warm, light, durable. Unlike other woolen products, cashmere blankets are suitable for allergy sufferers. At proper care they are able to retain their valuable properties and good appearance for many years. It is believed that cashmere is a capricious material that requires constant recourse to dry cleaning services. However, quality items can be machine washed. To ensure that your cashmere product lasts as long as possible, you need to use the gentle wash cycle.
Video: how to choose the right blanket
The proposed video materials will allow you to get information about the intricacies of choosing bedding for healthy sleep. Experts tell you how to choose the right products depending on the purpose, season and desired characteristics. The video will help you avoid common mistakes that buyers make when purchasing bedding.
If in the last century the main question was - where to buy and what was not so important, then now the main problem is the problem of choice. A variety of types of goods sometimes confuses. Most of a person's life is spent in bed - this has long been proven and calculated by scientists. Therefore, you should purchase accessories for sleep as thoughtfully and scrupulously as possible.
For every inhabitant of the planet, the word blanket evokes only positive emotions: affectionate, cozy, warm. But how many types of blankets are presented to buyers? - hundreds. This is both a familiar wadded or downy blanket, and a newfangled know-how - lyocell made from fibers of eucalyptus trees or. And you need to choose the one that will become native. So, you should start with the definition of selection criteria. Clearly state the requirements for it. After all, it can be warm to keep warm on frosty evenings and nights, and possibly for cool summer twilight.
So what are blankets? First of all, they are varied in size. The next distinguishing factor is naturalness. The filler can be different, which filler is better for a blanket is difficult to say, it all depends on personal preferences and material properties. So polyester, thermofiber, and are classified as synthetic. They are durable, easy to wash, hypoallergenic. But often artificial materials have poor air conductivity, and the body does not breathe during sleep. Therefore, it is more preferable for a good night's rest from natural materials blankets. And here huge selection: a blanket made of camel wool and merino, sheep wool and flannelette, silk and wool, various blankets and bedspreads.
Remember, the blanket must be environmentally friendly.
colorful mosaic
According to the assembly methods, they also have cardinal differences: stitched or patchwork quilt. Pieces in the form of a patchwork mosaic are extremely popular in the 21st century. These are not just darned old things, but are works of art. After all, cotton and linen, coarse calico and wool are used in the manufacture of these bright panels that have come through several centuries. When creating an interior in country style, a patchwork quilt must certainly be present. Or the owners who are fond of folklore romanticism will definitely make a choice in favor of this option. Under such a product it will be not only comfortable and calm, but also aesthetically pleasing. Unique and colorful, it will become a pleasant acquisition not only for yourself, but also an invaluable gift for relatives and friends.
Time-tested - stitching
A greater number of natural blankets are as familiar as quilted. Moreover, a stitching product that has the shape of squares, and not just parallel straight lines, will be more reliable and durable. The most popular of these options is a woolen blanket. Such models come with an open one - from dressed skins and blankets, as well as blankets with wool filler. Their most significant advantage is warmth and healing effect. So a blanket made of sheep's wool contains animal wax - lanolin. And its anti-edematous and anti-inflammatory effect has long been proven by doctors. They are unpretentious in leaving: quickly dry and are easily erased. The type includes:
- cashmere;
- camel;
- merino;
- double silk (camel hair, silk and down of the cashmere goat).
Before buying a duvet, choose the type of build
So what is their fundamental difference?
Goat down is considered the softest and lightest blanket. Soft and wicking fast, yet dry to the touch, cashmere duvet. Its therapeutic warmth will support rheumatism and sciatica, sprains and headaches.
The most durable and incredibly wear-resistant with airy lightness and optimal heat saving is a camel blanket. This wool is also highly hygroscopic and will help improve health. It will warm you gently, but will not let you overheat and sweat during sleep. Even for babies, pediatricians recommend a similar camel wool blanket.
Products made from merino wool, a specially bred breed of sheep with a thin fiber thickness, are famous for their special gentle warmth. In case of orthopedic diseases, it is recommended to use a blanket made of sheep's wool of this particular breed. It is completely anti-allergenic, and therefore even suitable for people with asthma. At the same time, the absorbing properties of moisture in such raw materials are eight times greater than in any other natural and synthetic. A unique chemical reaction occurs when moisture is absorbed: the heat of sorption is released.
The well-known flannelette blanket also belongs to products made from natural raw materials. It is made from natural cotton. Its advantages include compactness, low creasing, possibility or bedspreads. Such products serve for decades: they are freely washed even in a typewriter and dry quickly. Often, just such a copy is purchased for newborns: hypoallergenic, optimal for sheltering a child not only in a crib, but also in a stroller for a walk, when traveling.
The first place in terms of environmental friendliness is occupied by such an unusual-sounding blanket made of bamboo. It is the fibers of bamboo viscose extracted from the core of the stems, weightless and durable, that have the highest breathability. The antiseptic and antibacterial properties that destroy the viability of pathogenic microbes put the bamboo blanket in the lead among bedding. Products from this colossal blade of grass can and should be washed in a conventional machine, only on a delicate mode. Then spread out on a horizontal surface and allow excess moisture to drain. With simple drying: all fibers will quickly take former form. A bamboo blanket will last longer if fluffed and aired periodically.
Case - important detail, it will help you to keep the freshness of the blanket longer
An important detail is the cover
Not less than important element in a blanket and material for a cover. There are samples with removable covers: it is easy to remove and replace, and the product itself remains clean and in its original form. But in many cases, it is the cover that is quilted along with the filler. With any choice as fabrics for him - also natural materials. Coarse calico and polycotton acts as a durable and reliable companion, whether it is a woolen or bamboo blanket.
Of course, products from other high-status types of fabrics are no less in demand. For instance, . Moreover, it is not only covered with silk fabric, but can also be filled with silk. Such Chinese specimens will emphasize the status of the owners and will even become a kind of family rarity. They are an elite and expensive acquisition. Often they are not quilted, otherwise silk fibers will pass into the smallest holes, and thermoregulation will decrease. In the manufacture of other types of blankets, silk is also used. For example, a patchwork quilt is assembled from pieces of silk of rich color and unique pattern. So, summer and winter, natural and artificial, quilted and with covers - a huge selection of cozy blankets.
Down and feathers of waterfowl (ducks and geese) are the most popular natural filler. It makes the blanket warm and very airy. The lightest models are made from the down of a live bird. Cheap feather blankets (from 3,000 rubles) are usually heavy and short-lived, through a short time Feather begins to come out through the fabric. A high-quality blanket costs about 8 - 10,000 rubles. fluff white goose or Icelandic duck is additionally processed with a composition from dust mite– these products can be used by asthmatics and allergy sufferers. However, when washing, such impregnations can be washed out.
Care: You can take it to dry cleaning, but you can also wash it - at + 60 ° C, dry flat, periodically turning over and shaking the sticky fluff with your hands. Both pillows and blankets benefit from regular (at least once a month) airing in the fresh air.
Feather is not bad
If there was only fluff in the blanket, it would simply not keep its shape, but would “spread” like a pancake. Even in the most expensive blankets there is a feather (10%), it gives the product elasticity, airiness and volume. However, coarse feathers are often mixed into low-quality blankets - it is easy to recognize by touch. The optimal ratio is 60% down, 40% feather. The higher the percentage of feathers in a blanket, the cheaper it is.
Wool
Wool blankets are real doctors! They have a healing effect, as they contain animal fat (lanolin). Woolen blankets are indispensable for people suffering from osteochondrosis, rheumatism and colds. Wool in contact with the human body is able to absorb up to 30% moisture (sweat), while remaining dry to the touch. Moreover, as soon as you get out from under the blanket, it will begin to actively evaporate moisture. Therefore, wool blankets do not require additional drying. And finally, wool has unique ability self-cleaning (dirt is shaken off the wool fibers). So forget about frequent washing!
Sheep's wool
In addition to being warm and absorbent, sheep's wool helps with sciatica, arthritis, and back pain. Ideal for those who suffer from insomnia. Sheepskin blankets are much lighter than wadded ones, under them it will be comfortable not only for an adult, but also for a child. In children's production, sheepskin is used, interwoven in a special way, so that wool and villi do not come out of the blanket. However, be careful. Sheep wool can cause allergies in some children. This is the most a budget option from all wool fillers. A sheepskin blanket costs from 3,000 rubles, from lamb down (such a blanket is less warm, but more tender) - from 2,500 rubles.
Care: It is better not to wash sheep wool blankets; dry cleaning will help to cope with stains. Sheep wool tends to clump over time, so turn the blanket over often and air it outside.
Goat hair (down)
As a filler for blankets, as a rule, they use a delicate undercoat from the neck and chest of cashmere mountain goatsthat graze on the slopes of the Himalayas even in severe frosts. These are the warmest, softest and lightest wool blankets. They perfectly relieve muscle tension, carrying out micromassage. Only 100-200 g of fluff per year is collected from one goat, so such a blanket is not cheap. The minimum price is 12,000 rubles. (for children - about 4,500 rubles)
Care: Delicate wash.
Camel's wool
A camel wool blanket is lighter than sheep wool. Very warm, has medicinal properties. Thanks to a large number lanolin, is recommended for those who have problems with the spine and diseases of the joints. The service life of a camel wool blanket is 6–7 years. Choose a combed wool model, as sheared wool will break through the breastplate and prick.
A blanket with open wool costs about 4,000 rubles, a quilted blanket: woolen - from 2,500, downy - from 3,500 rubles.
Care: Delicate wash.
Blankets purchased in specialized stores and having a certificate of conformity are covered only with natural cotton fabric. Most often it is batiste, satin, cotton with the addition of lyocell.
Synthetics
Blanket with synthetic filling - the best choice for an allergic person. Indeed, unlike wool and fluff, dust mites do not favor artificial filler.
Sintepon
Syntepon blankets are very light and cheap, but they do not guarantee you the quality of sleep, because this artificial material does not allow air to pass through well: the body does not breathe, and under such a blanket during heating season you will feel like you are in a bath.
Hollofiber, comforel
New generation polyester. Although it is superior in price to the same synthetic winterizers, it perfectly supports temperature regime and weighs no more. A high-quality synthetic blanket breathes (of course, worse than natural fibers), does not electrify, does not accumulate dust, and is easy to wash. Product good quality will cost at least 3,000 rubles.
Care: a blanket made of holofiber and comforel can be safely machine washed, as well as a synthetic winterizer. But the latter from repeated washes becomes tougher over time.
Eiderdown
This is the most expensive, weightless and warmest (even hot) filler. Its cost equates to the value of gold, because to get only 1 kg of fluff you need to pick about 60 nests (!). The cover is made of silk - the thinnest fabric allows the blanket to take the shape of the body as much as possible. A blanket made of 100% eider down costs from 5,000 euros…
Blankets with “open” wool are very popular now. Soft and fluffy blankets "with fur outside" are nice to use as a blanket. Falling asleep wrapped in such a blanket is a pleasure!
cotton wool
An environmentally friendly filler that retains heat well, absorbs moisture and does not cause allergies. The disadvantages of a wadded blanket are its heaviness and ability to absorb various odors. Although some simply cannot fall asleep if they are not crushed from above with a thick “grandmother's” blanket. It's a matter of habit!
Care: does not like washing (cotton wool gets into tight lumps), or dry cleaning (stains remain). It remains only to regularly air the wadded blanket and dry it in the sun. Old blankets can be vacuumed and dusted outside. However, it is better to think about your health and finally say goodbye to this heavy and rather dubious inheritance.
several factors must be taken into account:
*What temperature regime is maintained in your bedroom in different time of the year,
*Can the blanket adapt to temperature changes,
*Whether the blanket is water repellent,
*Which blanket do you prefer: thin or thick,
*Is the duvet hypoallergenic?
* What material is the blanket made of?
*The size of your bed and the number of people sleeping on it,
*Does the duvet meet your needs for softness, comfort and warmth?
The thickest duvet is not always the warmest., among other things, the blanket should be breathable, downy and light in order to retain heat.
Often blankets with the same filler are varying degrees warmth depending on the amount of this filler in a blanket.
On the other hand, different fillers have different heating properties.
The warmest blankets, by far duvets.
Flaws: Keep in mind that fluff can cause allergies. Also, fluff can become damp, absorbing moisture, dust mites that are harmful to health can start in it. Another disadvantage of duvets is that they quickly absorb moisture, dry slowly and gradually "fall off" from this.
How to choose: When choosing a duvet, opt for those that are quilted with small squares to prevent the down from “dumping”. You can’t wash the duvet in the washing machine; you will have to take it to the dry cleaner.
Sheep wool blanket
People who suffer from back pain should think about buying a sheep wool blanket. Under a warm and cozy woolen blanket, it is not only pleasant, but also useful to sleep!
Natural sheep wool is an ideal filler for a blanket, because it perfectly maintains a comfortable temperature for your body and has healing properties. Under a light and thin blanket made of sheep's wool, you will be warm in winter and not hot in summer!
Camel wool blanket
Why is a camel wool blanket better than others? Firstly, it protects the body from harmful electromagnetic radiation that comes from household appliances and computer technology. Secondly, due to the warming effect of such a blanket, blood vessels expand, blood microcirculation increases, activating metabolism and regenerative processes in tissues, so it can be used to treat and prevent various symptoms of neuritis, neuralgia, osteochondrosis, arthritis, rheumatic pain.
Flaws: Woolen blankets are often heavy and scratchy, which is especially not liked by children.
How to choose: A woolen blanket can be quilted or in the form of a plaid. The quilted one is perfect for winter, while the plaid is perfect for summer.
Quilts
Composition: Most often, the filler is 100% cotton wool (cotton fiber), a fabric made from natural materials 100% cotton, also on the market are wadded blankets of an economy series that use polycotton fabric.
Properties: Cotton wool is an environmentally friendly filler that retains heat well and absorbs moisture. Wadded blankets do not cause allergies, so they are suitable for absolutely everyone.
Flaws: These blankets are heavy and can absorb and retain different odors and, unfortunately, are not very practical.
Blanket filled with holofiber Suitable for people who are allergic to down, feathers and natural wool. Such a blanket perfectly keeps its shape and easily restores it, for example, after vacuum packaging.
One more distinctive feature holofiber blankets is its lightness. Due to the hollow structure of the Hollofiber fibers, it perfectly passes air, therefore it dries quickly, evaporating excess moisture, and does not become a source of unpleasant odors.
Synthetic blankets.
Composition: Polyester is a non-woven 100% synthetic fiber that does not absorb moisture and, most importantly, does not cause allergies.
Properties: Artificial fillers are warm and light, suitable for people with allergies. Also all synthetic materials well ventilated and do not absorb odors.
Syntepon blankets are inexpensive, last a long time and are easy to wash in the washing machine without falling into lumps. Blankets made of polyester fibers perfectly restore their shape and dry quickly.
People who have wool allergy we can recommend bamboo and eucalyptus blankets or blankets with synthetic filling, such as "Swan Down" blankets, also do not cause allergies blankets soy fiber and silk blankets.
*silk blanket also able to warm you all year round, it all depends on the amount of silk filler. However, it should be said that the silk filler itself is a rather heavy material, so silk blankets are often made thin and light, and therefore not very warm.
The silk blanket dries quickly, which is extremely important for people suffering from diseases such as rheumatism, arthrosis and arthritis.
Flaws: A feature of most silk-filled duvets, especially those made in China, is that silk duvets cannot be washed or dry-cleaned.
*A blanket made of artificial swan down no need to beat, it will perfectly retain its shape even after active children's games. It wicks moisture well and dries quickly if your child accidentally spills juice or tea on it.
When choosing a duvet for allergy sufferers it is important to pay attention to is it possible to wash the product at high temperature and whether the material the blanket is made of prevents dust mites. The best materials in this sense are materials made from artificial fibers, which resemble goose down in their properties, but at the same time prevent the appearance and reproduction of dust mites.
*Blankets with filler from natural bamboo undergone a special treatment that preserves its unique antibacterial properties. An eco-friendly duvet is suitable for people who are allergic to down, feathers and wool.
Flaws: Not all manufacturers of bamboo blankets behave honestly, and it happens that the bamboo fiber in the manufactured product is not enough to fulfill its environmental properties.
How to choose: Choose which version of the bamboo blanket you need - standard or lightweight, should be based on your wishes for the thermal insulation of the blanket. Standard ones are usually thicker and therefore warmer.
Those who love to sleep on the natural materials, prefer products made of cotton, wool and silk.
cashmere blankets
Composition: Cashmere wool. It is a rare material collected by hand in limited quantities.
Properties: Cashmere wool is the finest and silkiest of all wool. That's why cashmere wool feels so great to the touch. Softer than silk, cashmere wool does not irritate the skin, does not "roll", does not leave a pile, and, very importantly, does not cause allergies.
Flaws: For the production of cashmere blankets, rare and exclusive material is used, and therefore its price is corresponding.
Baby blanket
Experts say that of the above types of blankets for children, especially the smallest, woolen blankets are best suited. A wadded blanket, although warm, is very heavy. A synthetic winterizer is light, but synthetic and not very warm, and a duvet, although warm and light, can cause allergies.
For a mobile, restless baby the best option It will be a light but large blanket.
For children, as well as for adults, it is recommended to purchase at least two woolen blankets: a light blanket for use in summer, and a warm quilt for use in winter.
A special place is occupied by all-weather blankets, orduvet 4 seasons.
There are such blankets. as a rule, of two: lightweight and light, which are fastened together with strings, buttons or buttons. The beauty of all season blankets is that they are versatile. If you fasten the blankets together, then you are not afraid of a harsh winter with bitter frosts, and in summer it is enough to unfasten a warm blanket and sleep under a light summer one. For the demi-season, it is better to use a warmer blanket. Such a blanket will be an excellent choice for those who do not have the opportunity to buy different blankets for each season of the year.
The degree of warmth of a blanket is a purely individual concept, each person has his own indicator, it all depends on your reaction to cold and heat.
Blanket sizes are divided into three main groups: a one-and-a-half (1.5 sleeping) duvet, a double duvet and a double Euro size duvet.
*One and a half blankets come in the following sizes: 140x200 cm, 145x205 cm, 150x210 cm, 155x220 cm. The size depends on the standards adopted in different countries and from different manufacturers. In our country, traditionally, since Soviet times, the most common size of a one and a half blanket is 145x205 cm.
*Dimensions double blankets are as follows: 172x205 cm, 175x205 cm, 180x210 cm. Russian standard for a double blanket: 172x205 cm.
V last years the most widely used is the size of a double blanket 200x220 cm - this is the so-called "European standard", which provides much more comfortable conditions sleep for two people.
The least common blanket size is 220x240 cm, which is called "royal" or "king size". It makes sense to buy if your bed is at least 180 cm wide, it is also difficult to find bedding in which a duvet cover will fit a duvet of this size.
For an adult standard size duvets are 200 cm long and 140 - 160 cm wide. If you are the tallest, we advise you to purchase an extra long blanket - 220 cm in length. For lovers of French or double beds, it is better to choose duvets in the size of 200x200 cm or 200x260 cm.
* when buying, please note that the size of the blanket matches the size of the duvet cover.
*Note on the label, it is she who can say a lot about the quality of the blanket. Look for the following information on it: the name of the manufacturer, conventions, indicating the features of cleaning and care, the composition of the filler and fabric of the cover (best of all linen, coarse calico, teak or satin).
NOMITE inscription means that natural filling was used for the duvet. In addition, there should be instructions for use.
*Blanket price depends on its filler, blanket manufacturer, prestige trademark manufacturer.
The most budget option is a wadded blanket. Its price is much lower than the price of blankets from other fillers. But the service life of such a blanket is not great. So you will have to buy it more often.
Quilts with synthetic fillers are also distinguished by low prices.
To a higher price category include duvets and woolen blankets. The cost of the latter can also vary greatly depending on the wool used.
The cheapest here will be blankets made of sheep wool. More expensive - camel wool blankets.
The elite ones include blankets made of cashmere (down of cashmere goats).