The basic requirements for any good blanket: the material from which it is made must store heat, absorb moisture, while remaining dry, allow air to circulate. After all, as we know, during the night we all get rid of about 200 ml of sweat.
Woolen
Blankets and pillows The wool is used by camel,sheep, etc. And in the sale there are quilted blankets, and made in the form of a blanket. Quilted will suit for long winter nights, and plaids - for short summer, under them it is cooler. The service life is 10-15 years. Pros: absorbs moisture up to a third of its weight, and the sweat quickly disappears, the blanket remains dry; relieves muscle and nervous tension, static electricity; in winter it is warm under it, and in summer it is not greasy. Moons: sometimes it is pricked; wool is loved not only by people, but also by a mole; can cause allergies.
- In the summer it will not hurt to air in the sun.
- Most wool products are afraid of water, so it's better to take them to dry cleaners.
- If washing is allowed, you must use a delicate mode.
Downy
The main "suppliers" of raw materials - geese and ducks,the most valuable and expensive down - from eider. Duck down - the heaviest, goose - warmer and lighter, eider - the most expensive and healing. A quality duvet is stitched with squares, less securely stitched with parallel stitches. Service life is 15-20 years. Advantages: light; Absorbs perspiration and lets in air. Cons: fluff quickly damp; attract dust mites, the products of vital activity of which can cause allergies.
- Washing - twice a year at 30 ° C. To the flu does not fall down, put in the tank 2-3 tennis balls.
- You can take the dry cleaning, working with down-feather products.
- Often rinse and ventilate the blanket.
Synthetic
There are several types of fibers usedFor filling". The cheapest is sintepon, but over time such a blanket loses its shape. There is also polyester, treated with silicone, - this filler does not roll down. Ideal - fiber, hollow inside, for example, tinsulite, holofil: they are soft, light and perfectly retain body heat. Pros: light; Do not lose shape after washing; provides air circulation; Suitable for allergic people. Cons: not too warm; poorly absorbs moisture; can accumulate static electricity.
- Laundry - every 3 months.
What to look for when buying
Pillow-girlfriend
The main characteristic of a good pillow: it should support the head and cervical spine, so you can relax and rest. Fillers can be different - each has its own merits.
- Buckwheat husks. The pillow repeats the contours of the head, massages the skin, does not cause allergies.
- Down and feather. May cause allergy, requires regular cleaning. If you like hard pillows, the percentage of the pen should be higher than the fluff; if you want your head to "drown" - stop your choice on a product with a large percentage of fluff.
- Synthetic fillers. The best substitute for down and feathers is holofiber. If mixed with sheep's wool, the pillow will be quite stiff. hypoallergenic, elastic, perfectly restore their shape.
- Natural latex. Elastic and at the same time soft material, taking the shape of the head.
Care
- You can vacuum or blow out the air and knock out dust from the blanket.
- If you decide to wash a quilt, do not squeeze it, just hang it to water the glass. And dry in the sun, covering the sheet and periodically beating with a stick so that lumps do not form.
Farewell money
- down duvet from 3500 rubles. *
- down duvet from 1500 rubles.
- down eiderdown from 6000 rub.
- a blanket made of camel wool from 2500 rub.
- wool blanket of sheep from 1700 rub.
- synthetic blanket from 800 rub.
- Quilt blanket from 400 rub.
- pillow with synthetic filler from 350 rub.
- pillow with down-feather filler from 410 rub.
- pillow made of natural fluff from 3000 rub.
- pillow with natural latex from 1600 rub.
- pillow with buckwheat husks from 380 rub.
* Average prices of Moscow stores.
