Choosing the right filling material is key to comfort, warmth, and allergy prevention when it comes to quilts and pillows.
The Most Common Quilt Fillings are Down or Down Alternative
Down
High-quality down is both lightweight and warm.
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Goose down is typically more expensive because it comes from mature, wild geese, which produce larger clusters of down, offering better insulation and warmth. Wonderful's luxury white goose down comforter is ultra-soft, providing exceptional warmth without the weight. Made from premium goose down, it offers a plush, cloud-like sleeping experience perfect for year-round comfort.
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Duck down is similar in quality to goose down but usually comes from farm-raised ducks. It's more affordable, though the quality can vary, so it's often found in lower-end products. While down itself is not usually an allergen, cheaper down may contain dust and other particles, potentially causing allergic reactions, so it's generally not recommended for people with allergies.
Down Alternative
Down alternative is usually made from synthetic fibers like polyester, which is more affordable and hypoallergenic, but for the same level of warmth, a down alternative quilt will be thicker and heavier than a down quilt. Wonderful also provides high-quality solid down alternative comforter for you to choose.
Warmth Ratings
Manufacturers often label quilts with different warmth ratings, which can be classified by weight, Tog value, or other numerical systems. In warmer climates, you'll likely use lightweight quilts most of the year.
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Summer: Ultra Lightweight (3-4.5 Tog, 1-2 rating)
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Spring/Fall: Lightweight to Medium Weight (7.5-9 Tog, 3-4 rating)
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Winter: Extra Warm to Ultra Warm (10.5-13.5 Tog, 5-6 rating)
Wonderful offers quilts and comforters with different warmth levels, including lightweight cotton quilt, extra warm comforter, etc. You can find the best option for you according to the season.
Common Pillow Fillings and Pillowcases
Pillows generally come in two types of fillings: natural and synthetic.
Popular natural options include down, feathers, and cotton. Down pillows are incredibly soft, while feather pillows offer more support and are usually mixed with down to reduce costs.
Wonderful provides silk pillowcase and sleep mask set, enabling you to have better sleep quality. Silk fabrics have a smooth surface and the friction coefficient is the lowest among all natural fibers, at only 7.4%. High-quality silk pillowcases can really help you reduce the damage that may be caused when the skin's stratum corneum contacts the fabric. For those whose skin is already very fragile, whose stratum corneum is relatively thin, or who are prone to allergies, using silk pillowcases will undoubtedly reduce the irritation to the skin caused by tossing and turning during sleep.
We hope this guide helps you find the perfect quilt and pillowcase to suit your comfort needs. Happy shopping from Wonderful!
