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 used is camel,sheep, etc. Moreover, there are both quilted blankets and blankets on sale. Quilted ones are suitable for long winter nights, and blankets are for short summer nights, it is cooler under them. The service life is 10-15 years. Pros: absorbs moisture up to a third of its weight, and sweat quickly evaporates, the blanket remains dry; relieves muscle and nervous tension, static electricity; it is warm under it in winter, and not hot in summer. Cons: sometimes itches; wool is loved not only by people, but also by moths; can cause allergies. Care
- In summer it wouldn't hurt to air it out in the sun.
- Most woolen items are afraid of water, so it is better to dry clean them.
- If washing is allowed, use a delicate cycle.
Downy
Main "suppliers" of raw materials "2013"geese and ducks, the most valuable and expensive down is from eider. Duck down is the heaviest, goose down is warmer and lighter, eider down is the most expensive and healing. A quality down blanket is stitched in squares, less securely stitched with parallel lines. The service life is 15-20 years. Pros: lightweight; absorbs sweat and allows air to pass through. Cons: down quickly becomes damp; attracts dust mites, whose waste products can cause allergies. Care
- Wash twice a year at 30°C. To prevent fluff from pilling, place 2-3 tennis balls in the drum.
- You can take it to a dry cleaner that works with down and feather products.
- Shake and air the blanket more often.
Synthetic
There are several types of fibers usedfor "AB" filling. The cheapest is synthetic padding, but over time such a blanket loses its shape. There is also polyester treated with silicone, "such filler does not roll. The ideal option is fibers that are hollow inside, for example, thinsulate, hollofil: they are soft, light and retain body heat perfectly. Pros: lightweight; does not lose shape after washing; provides air circulation; suitable for allergy sufferers. Cons: not too warm; does not absorb moisture well; can accumulate static electricity. Care
- Washing - once every 3 months.
What to look for when buying
Pillow-girlfriend
The main characteristic of a good pillow:It should support your head and cervical spine so that you can relax and rest. Fillers can be different - each has its own advantages.
- Buckwheat husk. The pillow follows the contours of the head, massages the skin, does not cause allergies.
- Down and feathers.May cause allergies, requires regular cleaning. If you like hard pillows, the percentage of feathers should be higher than down; if you want your head to "sink" - choose a product with a higher percentage of down.
- Synthetic fillers.The best substitute for down and feather is holofiber. If it is mixed with sheep wool, the pillow will be quite hard. hypoallergenic, elastic, and perfectly restores shape.
- Natural latex. Elastic and at the same time soft material that takes the shape of the head.
Care
- You can vacuum it or take it outside and knock the dust out of the blanket.
- If you decide to wash a cotton blanket, do not wring it out, just hang it up to drain. And dry it in the sun, covering it with a sheet and periodically beating it with a stick to prevent lumps from forming.
Farewell money
- down duvet from 3500 rubles. *
- duck down blanket from 1500 rub.
- eiderdown duvet from 6000 rub.
- camel wool blanket from 2500 rub.
- wool blanket made of sheepskin from 1700 rub.
- synthetic blanket from 800 rub.
- wadded blanket from 400 rub.
- pillow with synthetic filling from 350 rub.
- pillow with down-feather filling from 410 rub.
- natural down pillow from 3000 rub.
- pillow with natural latex from 1600 rub.
- pillow with buckwheat husk from 380 rub.
* Average prices of Moscow stores.
