Sleep Better on Silk Duvet Sheets
Finally the secret of a blissful nights sleep is here. If you are one of the millions of people who wake up in the middle of the night being too hot, too cold or just plain uncomfortable – help is at hand! A silk filled duvet can change the way you sleep forever.
You may think this is a bold statement, but read on. Silk filled duvets are not anything new in fact they have been around for thousands of years. The Chinese have long known the amazing properties and benefits of sleeping under silk. Silk bedding used to be the sole privilege of the Emperor but fortunately today we can all enjoy what was once reserved for royalty.
Silk is a natural fibre and as such has many benefits over more the conventional duvets. Unlike down and polyester duvets, a silk duvet “breathes”. Conventional duvets work by reflecting our body heat back to us, thus creating a physical barrier between ourselves and the outside room.
The result is a bit like a pressure cooker – heat builds up until we become uncomfortable and the covers are thrown off. Silk duvets are completely different in that they allow some of our body heat to dissipate. Because of this we are kept at a more even temperature throughout the night, and as a result have a better sleep.
Not only are silk duvets revolutionising the way we sleep, they are also good for us. Silk duvets that have been manufactured by hand using 100% pure mulberry silk, and layered in an intricate grid pattern have some amazing properties. Because mulberry silk is a natural fibre dust mites find it an inhospitable environment to live in.
This is of great benefit to asthma sufferers and is altogether a healthier environment for sleep. Silk duvets will last for years and if cared for correctly will outlast any conventional duvet. Properly cared for silk will not get brittle like down over time, nor will it clump like polyester creating cold sports.
When purchasing a silk duvet beware of imitations. Long fibre silk duvets are preferable to short fibre. Long fibre silk duvets are essentially layers and layers of silk that have been built up in an intricate grid pattern. These layers are then stitched between a cotton outer to create a duvet. The more layers of silk, the warmer the duvet will be. Some manufacturers sell chopped or short fibre silk.
These duvets consist of thousands of silk off cuts that have been stuffed into a duvet. Because the silk has not been layered the heat regulation capacity of the duvet is dramatically reduced.
Duck Feather Duvet Bed Covers
Duvets have foams, down or fibers that make it look thick but soft. They are usually provides maximum warmth and comfort to users. Most of the time, it is placed on large beds in cool environment. There are different materials used as fillings of duvets. It could be an artificial filling like synthetic fiber. It could also be natural filling. Two of the most common natural filling for duvets are duck feather and duck down.
The duck feather duvets or duck down duvets can be found in online textile stores like Home Textile. You can choose duvets from wide variety of designs and colors. Naturally, when you choose duvets, it is important that it matches the bedroom appearance for beauty. But you must not disregard the comfort as well. You must choose duvets that are suitable for the bedroom.
If your bedroom is very cold or has air conditioner, you can choose duck feather duvets that are very thick. If on the other hand your bedroom has mild to moderate coolness, you must choose duvets that are thinner. It’s a fact that all duvets are soft and comfortable. But you must choose one that suits best for your bedroom.
Duck feather duvets are not purely stuffed by duck feathers most of the time. It is usually combined with duck down for added softness. Most duck feathers duvets have 90 percent feathers and 10 percent down. They are covered with hypoallergenic fabrics that provide safety and comfort to users.
The filling materials of duvets are mostly combined. The percentage of content varies. Duck feather duvets have dominant feathers while the duck down duvets has dominant down filling. They can be preferred over artificial fillings because they are warmer.
Duck feather duvets and duck down duvets can be purchased through the internet. One of the online stores that offer these is Home Textile. It provides wide selection of duvets. They could be as luxury bed linen or simple bedding. With Home Textile, you can be sure to get the needed duvets.
All in all, when buying duvets, there is a choice for you to buy the ones with artificial filling and one with natural filling. If you choose the natural filling, you can choose duck feather duvets or duck down duvets. Likewise, you also need to buy one that suits your bedroom’s temperature.
Why People Love Silk Duvets
Silk duvets have been all the buzz this winter. I have seen them all over the internet and in some of the better retail stores while out and about. There seems to be quite a bit of press and excitement about silk duvets, though very few people know how they work or even why they are better than their polyester or down counterparts.
100% Mulberry silk filled duvets. These are the “Rolls Royce” of silk duvets. Mulberry silk in it’s long fiber form is renowned for being the best for use in silk duvets and silk bedding products. Mulberry silk duvets generally have a little inspection zip stitched discretely somewhere into the duvet. This is there to allow the purchaser to inspect the silk. This is really a good idea, as without an inspection zip how would you know what kind of filling your “silk duvet” has.
Silk filled duvets with silk casings. Now there is a debate out there about the point of having a silk filled duvet covered in cotton. The purists argue that silk cased duvets are in fact superior to those cased in cotton. This is not actually correct. Many cotton covered silk duvets are very effective and even have certification in keeping dust mites to a minimum.
One of the issues of silk cased silk duvets is the quality of the silk case. Many manufacturers use lesser silks for their casings to save money. This is great in the short term but in the long term the duvet will not have the longevity that cotton cased duvets enjoy.
Box stitched silk filled duvets. You may have noticed that your duvet is stitched into neat little boxes. This is to stop the down or polyester from bunching up inside your duvet. The boxes work well for these duvets and are all well and good however silk duvets work a little differently.
There are two reasons silk duvets may be stitched into pockets. One (the most common reason) is that the silk used is short fibre cheap off cuts which are useless as a duvet filling. The second is the retailer just hasn’t grasped the concept of a silk duvet.
Good silk duvets are made using long fibre mulberry silk. Because the fibers of silk are long there is no need to pocket stitch the duvet. Silk duvets should be tacked to stop the silk from moving about too much in the casing but never boxed stitched.
Silk duvets are probably the best duvets money can buy, as long as you know what to look for. We hope this article will help you make a choice which may lead to many years of fabulous sleep under your new silk duvet.
Duvet Covers Made of Silk
There are so many different reasons you should invest in silk duvet covers today, and I’m going to try to list as many as I can here for you!
First and foremost, silk is an amazing piece of fabric. It’s soft, smooth and feels amazing on your skin. It’s very light and won’t add any weight to your mattress, just a great silk protective sheet.
The reason silk is so soft is because it is made from the cocoons of the silkworm, which naturally produces this thing and soft fiber just like a spider weaving a spider web. That’s also the reason it’s more expensive than other material, because it’s not always easy to obtain.
Some people might consider silk duvet covers to be a luxury, but it’s really not that expensive, especially for how amazing it feels. And if you take good care of the covers, they can last just as long as a cheap cotton cover. And the investment is worth it.
See, silk is naturally hypoallergenic, which means it’s perfect for people who have sensitive skin or are allergic to certain types of material. It’s also totally resistant to dust mites and other “bed bugs” which is a huge concern for many families.
Silk sheets are extremely easy to clean, but you have to be careful with this delicate fabric. Make sure you read the tags and find out if your silk duvet covers are able to be washed in your washer and dryer. If not you will have to air dry them to make sure they stay in good condition.
Of course you want some sort of sheets on your comforter because it’s a heck of a lot easier to clean sheets than a bed. Silk sheets with great colors or patterns also add a great finishing touch to the overall look, feel and design of your room.
And you don’t have to stop at duvet covers, although it is the perfect place to start. I have my entire room, pillows, sheets and covers, all made of silk. It gives me the perfect amount of heat in the winter time, and they’re not hot at all during the summer time.
Silk pillows don’t have the heat problem that most pillows have either. The top gets hot so you have to flip the pillow to the cold side. Silk covers tend to stay cold so you’re not tossing and turning all night.
When you’re searching for your new silk duvet covers, make sure you find covers that are 100% silk, and not a blend or a mix. It might cost less, but it will not have the same look or soft feel as real silk covers. Of course it’s totally a personal preference, but I prefer the real stuff.
If you’ve been thinking about getting some silk duvet covers, but haven’t because you thought they’re too expensive or not worth it, think again! Now is the perfect time to invest in some silk covers for your bed. If you treat them with care they will last a long time, and it’s the perfect thing to add some change and spice to your room! It will be one of the best investments you make.