The casing is a thread count cotton, while the filling itself is a GSM premium memory fibre that has been treated with Downtime's Ultra Fresh anti-microbial protection for added protection from allergens. Machine washable and dry cleanable, this quilt is suitable for all seasons. Ever dreamed of sleeping in luxury? Ecosa's silk quilt is as sumptuous as it sounds. Featuring a buttery soft Pima cotton outer, and filled to the brim with dreamy silk floss strands that are a natural alternative to polyester, this quilt is eco-friendly, lightweight and warm.
If you like to be extra snuggly during winter, get both and use them together for an extra layer of warmth. The lightweight nature of the bamboo allows for an incredibly fluffy duvet that is also super breathable and cool to the touch throughout the warmer months. If you're looking for a sustainable quilt, this could be the one for you.
Designed to retain as much warmth as possible, the quilt is also moisture absorbent so you can sleep in comfort all year round. Made in Australia, this lightweight quilt is also hypo-allergenic and incredibly breathable. There's nothing better than snuggling up under a plush quilt at the end of a long day, but did you know that your duvet can play a major role in maximising your quality of sleep? Whether you call it a blanket, duvet, or doona, we share our top tips for choosing the right one for you, as well as 10 of the best quilts on the market.
Sure, we all know how important it is to choose the right mattress and sleep on the right pillow when it comes to getting a good night's sleep , but we very rarely talk about what lays on top of us, except when we're wondering which on-trend bedlinen to buy.
The quilt plays an essential role in keeping you warm all night long, and as such, choosing the right one for you can be lifechanging. As part of Sheridan's expert bedding team, Dimity knows exactly what you should be looking for to choose the right quilt for you. Luckily, choosing the right quilt for you is easier than you think. There's just a few key things other than making sure you pick up the right size!
In the world of quilts and duvets the material your blanket is made of plays the biggest role in ensuring you get a quality night of rest. After all, the material will affect the weight of your blanket, as well as how well it retains heat, and whether or not it's appropriate for those of us who suffer from allergens and asthma. Light and breathable, a cotton quilt is the perfect choice for hot sleepers or warm climates. Encased in a luxurious cotton sateen stripe cover, this natural fibre has a high absorbency and low warmth rating making it soft and cosy yet light and breathable.
Naturally lightweight, soft and breathable, a bamboo quilt is the go-to for those who prefer a quilt that has warmth without bulk. An incredibly sustainable resource, bamboo is fast-growing, resilient and naturally renewable. Our favourite eco-friendly quilt , it is environmentally sound to produce and is inherently resistant to mould, bacteria and odours. Bamboo is also an excellent choice for allergy sufferers as it is hypoallergenic and resistant to dust mites.
With less loft than other fibres, bamboo quilts are better suited to people who live in warmer climates or for use during the summer months. The store will not work correctly in the case when cookies are disabled.
Bedding Basics. Buying Guides. Bed Accessories. Life Home. Outdoor Homewares. Outdoor Dining. Kids Bedding. Kids Towels. Kids Apparel. Christmas Home Decor. Christmas Table. Christmas Bath. Gift Guide. Also consider if you are an allergy sufferer or co-sleep with someone who is. If you are a hot sleeper we recommend buying a breathable quilt.
Here are some key points about the most popular filling you should consider before choosing the perfect quilt for you:. Wool Quilts — natural, breathable, warm, and medium to heavy and dense.
Long lasting, hypoallergenic. Cotton Quilts — natural, soft, light weight although can be made thicker in some cases , vegan, hypoallergenic. Bamboo Quilts - Natural, heavier-duty, ethical, can take longer to dry, good moisture wicking, vegan, good for those will allergies. Down and feather Quilts — natural, however not ethically sourced. Hard wearing and long lasting. They are known for being fluffy, comfy and warm. Microfibre Quilts — easy care, machine washable, fast air drying.
Easy to clean for children and light weight. Durable and long lasting, good for those with allergies, while still having that fluffy feeling of down and feather.
In recent years weighted blankets have become popular. Similarly, some people feel greater comfort with a heavier quilt. While others like a light and fluffy feel. To get the weight that is right for you look out for the GSM grams per square metre which varies. Summer quilts are lower GSM, Winter quilts are higher. For instance, anything from GSM or above is suitable for winter, cooler sleepers and cooler climates. Traditionally a Quilt was a hand sewn cotton blanket, and it is sometimes still a way to describe a hand-made patchwork quilt.
However usually Duvet, Doona and Quilt are used interchangeably in Australia. A blanket is traditionally a woven usually woollen or cotton single layered cover, where a quilt is a filled, double layed construction, which a cover is placed over.
It depends on your preference, your climate and your values. Common fillings are wool, down, feather, microfibre, cotton and bamboo. You can learn more further down. The Warmth of a quilt depends on the thickness or GSM of the quilt inner. All inners can be warm, depending on the thickness of the material, and the breathability you require for your climate and or body temperature. Some are also better for allergies, some are vegan, some are easier to care for than others. See some options below.
A bedspread is designed to cover a bed, as a top covering. It is usually single layed, and not designed for warmth. It has no filling, and is usually decorative. What to consider when searching for a new Quilt:. People living in climates like Melbourne, where the summers are warm and the winters chilly — often have 2 quilts, on rotation according to the weather.
They find a lighter version is best for hot summer nights, and a thicker version better for Winter. Some prefer a second Medium style rather than an heavy winter quilt, which they add on top of their summer version, to save space and money. Fill Pattern of your Duvet refers to how the fill is kept in place inside your duvet. With feathers, wood and microfibre, you need to ensure that the fill is sewn into pockets which hold it into place, and ensure the fill is kept consistent.
With cheaper duvets you may find that the fill patterns are not consistent and this will effect the warmth of the duvet. Most Duvets are filled into a square or diamond grid pattern, to keep the fill consistent. Cleaning and Maintenance.
Usually they can be tumble dried — but we recommend air drying where possible. This gives the fibres time to rejuvenate, and sunshine kills germs. Think through where and how you would store yours. If you have limited space, we suggest that a mid-range option might be suitable, which will be less bulky and allow you to put it on top of our existing summer doona for extra warmth.
The downside of this is that you will need 2 covers.
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