Winter blanket and its features. Which blanket is better to choose for the winter, with what filling?

Properties of wool fillings for blankets

Wool options are ideal for winter. The following types of wool are used for filling.

camel

It pricks if it is outside. You can't feel it in the case. Absorbs moisture up to 30% of its weight. Lets air through. Useful for diseases of bones and joints. Due to the prickliness, a light massage of the skin is obtained, rejuvenating and making it elastic. This is a warm and light blanket, cozy and durable.

Camel fluff does not prick, it is soft and gentle. It is collected from the cubs. Used for open blankets.

Sheep

Soft, pleasant, cozy. Wear-resistant. Relaxes tired muscles. Products made from sheep's wool are heavy and will be pleasant to those who love peace. Gives a feeling of reliability. Absorbs and releases moisture well, breathable.

Merino wool - an Australian sheep - is considered the best among sheep wool. Capable of self-cleaning.

Virgin

It is collected from lambs for 4-6 months by hand and is not processed in any way. It is very thin, delicate, soft, shiny. It is considered an elite material.

Cashmere

Cashmere blanket is the lightest, warmest and softest. It calms the nervous and muscular system, removes fatigue. Cashmere is light down from the chest and neck of a goat that lives in the Himalayas. Expensive luxury items are made from cashmere.

What wool is the warmest for blankets: camel or any down-undercoat.

Operating principle

A heavy blanket fits tightly around the sleeping person's torso. Pressure has a relaxing effect on the nervous system. Sleep becomes healthy.

In hospital departments associated with psychiatry, traumatology, and pediatrics, weighted bedding is used to make patients less anxious. As with swaddling in infancy, weight and pressure bring relief and provide the desired degree of comfort.

When gentle pressure is applied to the torso, serotonin begins to be produced, which improves mood. In the body, it is converted into melatonin, which signals that rest is required.

Weighted products are equipped with plastic balls, securely sewn into small pockets. The latter are located around the entire perimeter, allowing you to distribute the load evenly.

The weight of the thing presses deeply and affects the corresponding receptors located on the body. Stimulation of receptors allows you to completely relax, and there is a feeling of complete safety.

Numerous studies have shown that when deep pressure receptors are triggered, the volume of serotonin production increases.

Weighted accessories effectively reduce anxiety.

Down, feather (down-feather species)

What is the warmest filling for a duvet – down, of course. The following types are used for duvets:

1. Eider down is the rarest and most expensive, soft and cozy. It is rare to find. Warms better than other types of down.
2. White and gray goose down is common. The products are very soft, warm, durable.
3. Duck down is cheaper than others. Not as warm, less durable.

Duvet pros and cons:

• absorbs moisture up to 45% of its own weight;
• allows air to pass through;
• service life 15-20 years;
• causes allergies;
• difficult care;
• It is difficult to remove the resulting moisture outside.

Waterfowl down is considered the warmest material for winter species.

Fillers made from vegetable fibers

There are many types of fillers made from natural fibers. They are extracted from various plants.

Silk

Non-allergenic, absorbs liquid, does not wrinkle, does not electrify, does not accumulate dust. If you need to choose a blanket for the summer, a silk one will do. It cools the skin and takes on body temperature.

Silkworm fibers are used for silk blankets. Protein threads are woven together in a chaotic manner.

Eucalyptus, bamboo

Hypoallergenic antibacterial filler. It makes an airy blanket, light and soft. Good hygroscopicity and breathability.

Eucalyptus fruits are useful for people with lung diseases. Bamboo ones are suitable for those with skin diseases. These are blankets with artificial filling.

Seaweed

Improve blood circulation, rejuvenate the skin. They have an antibacterial effect. Using a special manufacturing technology, it does not smell or crumble.

A good product for skin problems. Helps it retain moisture due to the content of nutrients.

Flax fiber

Blankets made of linen fiber have an antistatic and antibacterial effect. Natural fabric perfectly absorbs moisture. Used for bedding for several thousand years.

Cotton

Hygroscopic, breathable, non-allergenic. Suitable for summer. Do not accumulate static electricity, wear-resistant. The cotton blanket does not pill.

A flannelette soft product is made from cotton with the addition of chemical or artificial fibers. It is cozy and light, easy to care for. It is often taken home for babies or preschools.

Artificial and synthetic

There are different blankets with synthetic filling. They are mainly made from polyester threads.

swansdown

A blanket filled with swan down is a hypoallergenic sleep product that is almost as warm as natural down. The absence of natural fibers makes the item unpleasant for microorganisms and mites.

It is electrified, does not allow or absorb moisture, and does not allow air to pass through.

Polyester

The following materials are available:

1. The cheapest padding polyester. Forms clumps, cakes, short-lived.
2. The holofiber blanket is elastic, the filler balls prevent it from rolling into lumps. The product made from holofiber is light and warm.
3. Siliconized fiber is similar to fluff. These are thin polyester threads coated with silicone.

They make a semi-down blanket, the composition of which is natural down combined with chemical fibers.

Polyester product, pros and cons:

• low hygroscopicity and air permeability;
• electrified;
• inexpensive;
• weighs little;
• easy care;
• average service life.

Polyester fibers have both disadvantages and advantages.

Features of caring for swan duvets

Items with artificial swan down do not require maintenance. You must follow the operating instructions:

• periodically ventilate and shake the item. The filler and cover will be freed from excess dust, the artificial material will gain access to air into the fibers;
• You can remove dirt by hand or in the washing machine. When washing, add antistatic rinse aid. Dry cleaning is acceptable;
• shake the item after washing to evenly distribute the filler around the perimeter;
• Dry in a place with fresh air circulation. Outdoors.

The advantages of artificial swan down extend the life of the item, easy care, comfort during sleep and rest. Take care of your sleep, be healthy!

Fabric for the cover

Fabric for a blanket, which is better:

1. Duvet, how to choose fabric: you need a material with a dense weave that does not release down and feathers. It is impregnated with a special solution.
2. It is better to choose a thick, cotton cover for the blanket if it is made of wool. Percale, twill, teak are suitable.
3. Thin, delicate materials – cambric, satin – are suitable for a down product or one with underfur.
4. For silk, a cover made of thick cotton or silk is suitable. These threads go well together. Satin jacquard weave fabric is suitable.

The inner and outer material must be combined for the product to last a long time.

Choose a light or heavy blanket

It would seem that everyone likes to sleep under a lighter blanket, but in fact, there are a lot of people who are comfortable under heavy blankets that fit tightly to the body and keep the cold out. In this case, the choice depends on your preferences. The lightest blankets are padding polyester, cashmere, and down; the heavier ones are made from goose down, cotton wool, and thick blankets made from thick wool.

Choice

Choosing a blanket, tips and tricks:

1. Fiber options - bamboo, eucalyptus, linen - should be reserved for the warm season.
2. The blanket is all-season, which means: it is suitable for any season. It comes from any materials. Therefore, you need to find out the types of density of a particular filler and choose the average one. The all-season blanket is collapsible. There is a thin summer half and a thicker demi-season half. They are fastened with buttons and it turns out winter. Thermal conductivity is important. The product should warm in winter and cool in summer.
3. If you want a blanket that is warm and light, you should choose down or swan's down.
4. We choose a duvet: it should be light, without an unpleasant odor. Shape stability - if you crumple a piece of a thing and let it go, after 20 minutes it will become the same. If the composition contains feathers, they should be small and not prickly.
5. How to choose a blanket based on filling: synthetic, bamboo or eucalyptus are suitable for allergy sufferers. For hot climates, they are recommended from natural fibers. In the cold, down or wool is better.
6. How to choose blankets and pillows. The pillow should follow the shape of your neck. When purchasing at the same time, it is worth purchasing both products from the same trusted manufacturer, this will make it easier to care for them.
7. For a patchwork blanket, padding polyester is usually chosen. If you want naturalness, it would be right to pay attention to the cotton version.
8. What is the warmest blanket made of: down. Wool ones are also quite warm. Depending on the density, they can sometimes be warmer than down ones. Warm blanket filling can be synthetic if the density is high and the material allows air to circulate.

What is the best material to buy from: camel or merino wool is suitable for durability, down is suitable for warmth. For lightness - bamboo, eucalyptus, synthetics.

On a note

Interesting: horse products are not made from horse hair. This is the name given to a thin blanket that gets tangled in the legs.

Hypoallergenic or regular - which blanket is better to choose?

The answer to this question depends on whether you have any allergic reactions to any materials. Very often, allergies are caused by natural materials - fluff, feathers, so you should replace them with synthetic ones. Today, manufacturers have learned to make environmentally friendly substitutes for natural fibers. For example, the filler material “Thinsulate” replaces down, but it is lighter and warmer than it. If you need a hypoallergenic blanket, then you should pay attention to such fillers.

Manufacturers

Rating of companies making blankets:

• The ranking is topped by the well-known Shchigrov down and feather factory, Belashoff. She produces a variety of bed textiles.
• One of the popular brands is CLEO. The types of blankets and other bedding items are constantly being updated. All products comply with international quality standards and have all the necessary certificates.
• Medium-priced ComfortLine textiles are made from a good cotton base. Imported materials.
• Primavelle - the best eco-friendly products with beautiful designs.
• Silk varieties of Chinese origin are represented in Russia by the company Southern Path. They have all the necessary certificates.
• Average prices from the manufacturer Verossa. There are options with a variety of fillings - bamboo, algae, swan fluff, camel hair.

These are the best blanket manufacturers with a large assortment and good quality.

Reviews:

Valeria, 53 years old: I have had a camel blanket for almost 20 years. It is thick and warms well in winter. When I lie under it, my back stops hurting.

Anton, 27 years old: I sleep under down all year round. It’s cold at home, even in summer I can’t stay warm without my favorite blanket. But in the summer I sweat a lot under it.

Karina, 31 years old: constant allergies prevent me from using anything other than synthetics. But I’m thinking of trying bamboo, they say it helps with allergies.

Vasily, 48 years old: I sleep like in childhood, under a flannelette blanket. I have a thin one, so in winter I tuck two into the duvet cover at once. But I don’t like synthetics, it’s hot and uncomfortable.

For a comfortable sleep, you need to choose the right bedding. The bedspread will give you a pleasant sleep or prevent you from getting a good night's sleep.

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Dimensions

Size is also important to consider when purchasing. The ideal product will allow you to be completely wrapped up in it, but won't hang unnecessarily off the bed. There are several standard sizes, which we will tell you about.

Children's

There are many size options for children, from newborn to teen. The main line is represented by the following models:

One and a half

These blankets are most popular for single beds, or for couples who prefer to sleep under the same blanket. The size range is represented by the following models: 155x215, 160x220, 165x200.

Double

A double duvet is great for couples who sleep under the same duvet but need plenty of space when sleeping. Covering yourself with such a blanket alone, a person will truly feel like a king.

The most common sizes: 200x220, 195x215, 175x205.

Euro

European models differ in their sizes from both a one-and-a-half and a double blanket. There are 2 main types of Euromodels:

• euro standard – 195x215, 200x220;
• euro maxi (suitable for king-size beds) – 220x240, 240x260.