With so many quilts on the market, it can be a really difficult task finding the perfect one. To help you make a choice, you need to ask yourself a few questions. Does your bedroom have heating in winter and air conditioning in summer? Do you use electric blankets? Do you have carpeting in your bedroom? Are you more likely to feel cold or get hot during the night, regardless of the season? All these factors should be taken into account when choosing one of four types of quilts.
Wool Quilts
Wool quilts are great for anyone who doesn’t have an allergy to wool. Wool is a natural fibre and, therefore, a natural insulator. You could be forgiven for mistaking wool for something that can only be used in winter, but, in summer, it absorbs your body’s moisture so you don’t end up clammy and uncomfortable. Wool creates a well-ventilated bed, meaning temperature is regulated, and it’s also a resilient material. Wool comes in a range of weights – lighter gsm for summer, heavier gsm for winter. Check out specialist stores like MiniJumbuk online for some wonderful quilt options for all members of the family!
Microfibre Quilts
Microfibre is synthetic and feels a lot like goose or duck down. Microfibre quilts are lightweight and have excellent thermal properties, making them perfect all year round. Microfibre can be washed and tumble dried so it’s easy maintenance. This means that it’s also the ideal quilt for children or allergy sufferers, and it’s also reasonably priced. In weight, a heavier gsm is suitable for any time of the year, and a lighter gsm is most suitable for hotter weather.
Cotton Quilts
Allergy sufferers will love cotton because it’s a natural fibre with no known impurities. Absorbing up to 30% of your body’s moisture, this variety of quilt will also prevent your body from getting clammy or overheated. Cotton has tiny air pockets that keep you cool at night, so it’s a fantastic choice for those in warmer climates, those living in well-heated homes, or those who tend to heat up when sleeping.
Feather and Down Quilts
With feather and down, you’ll get warmth without weight, plus, they’re washable and dry-cleanable too. They’ll go flat over time but can be easily fluffed by airing outside. Store them flat in summer, then fluff them up right before winter. This will separate the down, making the quilt fit around your body and provide warmth. Down is very high quality, lasting longer than quilts made from other materials and, of course, because it’s natural, your body is less likely to become too hot.
These are the four main options when shopping for quilts. All you have to do is ask yourself those very important questions and making your decision will be that much easier! Stick to what you’ll be most comfortable with during each season and what you can afford, keeping in mind that, when it comes to quilts, you get what you pay for. Happy quilt-hunting!