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Feathers are the plumage or out-growth forming the external covering of birds. Feathers are flat, appearing two-dimensional, and characterized by a pointy central shaft. Since feathers are harder than bedding ensemble down and provide bedding ensemble support and resilience, they are also used in items like bedding ensemble and featherbeds where additional support is preferred by some.
Down is more comfortable than synthetic filling due to its ability bedding ensemble to let moisture such as perspiration escape in a process known as wicking. Down feels incredibly light to the touch, so is more comfortable to sleep under.
Thread
count equals the number of threads per square inch. Higher thread count
means a tighter weave for a softer and silkier bedding ensemble feel to the fabric.
For down comforters and bedding ensemble , slightly higher thread counts such as
240 tc and above are required in order to prevent leakage of the down from
the inside to the outside.
A baffle is a wall of fabric perpendicular to the top and bottom layers of the comforter fabric. The baffled walls allow the down to expand to its fullest potential for the highest loft and no cold spots. In other words, baffles help bedding ensemble to give comforters the appearance of depth. Baffle box construction is of a higher quality than bedding ensemble sewn-through stitching (see below). To best keep the down in place, look for "true baffle box" or "closed baffle box" or "end-to-end" baffle construction. These indicate that the baffle boxes are fully sealed as opposed to being partially open. Partially open boxes may allow some down movement from box to box. Closed boxes have stitches from the top of the comforter directly through and stitches emerge on the bottom. It can keep the down in place and is a more economical form of construction than baffle box construction.
History identifies the Chinese Empress bedding ensemble His-ling-shi, bride of Emperor Huang Ti, with the discovery of silk and its potential in 27th century BC. For thousands of years the processing and weaving of silk was a closely-held secret known only to the Chinese. bedding ensemble Although silk production is now widespread, Chinese silk produced by the bombyx mori worm is smoother, bedding ensemble finer and rounder than other silks.
Too delicate, difficult to care for, and bedding ensemble does not "wear well" are often misconceptions attributed to silk. On the contrary, silk is the strongest of natural fibers, most often washable for easy care and resilient for long wear. Silk is breathable, bedding ensemble naturally hypoallergenic, absorbs moisture, reduces humidity, bedding ensemble is surprisingly cool in the bedding ensemble summer, and remarkably warm in the winter. Silk retains its shape, drapes and forms well, and has an unmistaken sheen and feel.