Sleep with the softness of a silk comforter

A cold winter night, what does one feel like doing- snuggling up in something really warm and cozy.  How about a silk comforter from Silk Bedding and More?  Silk duvets as they are also known are soft, cuddly and silky and are really warm.  Your silk bed will feel like a cloud of silk!  Pamper yourself while you enjoy the natural benefits of silk and silk bedding.

The natural benefits of a silk divet

A silk comforter is a perfect choice for luxury comforters.  They are easy to take maintain and if well maintained they will last forever.  Our silk duvets are made from the finest mulberry silk, hand crafted with a superior craftsmanship.  The silk duvet bedding is hypo allergenic and repels dust mites.  The natural moisture wicking qualities of silk allows for a great nights sleep and rest.  The luxury comforters come in two different weights so you may be able to pick the right silk duvet set for yourself. 

A silk duvet cover, a great investment!

The silk duvets last for along time but the life of this luxury comforter can be increased by buying a silk duvet cover.  Silk Bedding and More also carries silk duvet covers that come in many different colors and designs to match every room and decor.  Made from the highest quality silk a silk duvet cover is a great investment.

Choosing a silk comforter may seem like a daunting task but with the correct information it is easy.

Here are some things you need to know about silk comforters before buying one:

• It is light weight
• Hypoallergenic
• Dust and mite free
• Needs to be drycleaned
• Rejuvenates in the sun to its original fluffiness and absorption of heat

Additional information about silk comforters:

• How to pick a high quality silk comforter?
• How can you tell which silk your silk comforter is filled with?
• Types of silk comforters
• Choosing the right weight of Silk comforter for you
• Do I need to buy a Duvet cover for my silk comforter?
• How do I take care of my silk comforter?

How to pick a high quality silk comforter?

Long Mulberry strand silk comforters are recommended in comparison to Tussah Silk and short floss silk comforters.  Tussah silk is a lower quality wild silk ranging from light brown to dark gray.  Short silk floss cause uneven layering and  require stitching to keep it in place and form shifting.  Long Mulberry Silk comforters are recommended as they create smooth and even layering and require no bleaching unlike the Tussah silk comforters.  The Mulberry silk comforters are a much superior silk compared to the other two.

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How can you tell which silk your silk comforter is filled with?

High quality comforters have good buoyancy and feel soft and smooth.  Silk comforters should not have bumps or rough spots and should not have excessive stitching.  Normally there is always a zippered opening in the silk comforter where you can check the color of the silk strand to tell the quality of the silk comforter.

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 Types of silk comforters:

 There are a few types of silk comforters that you can choose from.  A silk comforter is considered a silk comforter if it is filled with silk floss.  Even though the filling may be different silks they are still all considered silk comforters.

     Habutai Silk Comforter - This silk comforter is filled with silk and covered with a shell of Habutai Silk ( pronounced hah-buh-tahy)

     Cotton filled comforters - these are comforters that are filled with silk but covered with a shell of cotton.  These are also commonly known as silk filled or silk filled silk comforters.

     Jacquard Silk Comforter - these silk comforters are silk comforters that are filled with silk and are covered by a Jacquard silk shell. Jacquard is a weave that is a woven designs which adds to the elegance and opulence of the silk comforter.  Patterns differ form manufacturer to manufacturer.

     Which is the best comforter for you?

     Habutai Silk Comforter - if you want a light weight, silk cover and silk filling

     Cotton filled Silk Comforter - need silk filling, a little heavier weight doesn't matter and if you are on a budget

     Jacquard Silk Comforter - you like the best of everything - weight, looks, feel and style

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Choosing the right weight of Silk comforter for you:

Choosing the right weight silk comforter is more of a personal choice but here are  a few guidelines:

• Depends on how hot and cold you feel
• Where you live - coast, inland, elevation etc.
• Amount of sleep clothing you wear
• Room temperature

Depending on the above factors here are a few guidelines to pick your silk comforter:

Extra Heavy - Winter - 38 - 55 degrees F

Heavy - Fall - 45 - 65 degrees F

Medium - spring - 55- 75 degrees F

Light - summer - 65 - 85 degrees F

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Do I need to buy a Duvet cover for my silk comforter?

It is not necessary to buy a silk duvet cover for your silk comforter however it is recommended that one buy a cover as with time and the silk rubbing against the skin can cause tearing of the silk comforter shell.  Beautiful silk duvet covers are available and can easily match your room style and décor and can be easily changed when you tire of the pattern as the silk comforters really last for a long time if well maintained and cared for.

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How do I take care of my silk comforter?

• Silk comforters are not to be washed as it will shrink with contact with water. It can be dry cleaned when necessary though it is not really necessary to dry clean them. The covers can be washed or dry cleaned as per the care instructions. Make sure you zip up your duvet cover when you wash it. Most of the silk duvet cover are machine washable.
• At night when the body sweats, your silk comforter absorbs the moisture from your body and soon over time becomes heavy and the fluffiness starts disappearing. When this happens your silk comforter needs to be aired out in the sun for about an hour or two or run in the dryer for about 30 minutes on low heat.
• If your comforter has a stain on it then it can be spot cleaned with a mild detergent.

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