How to choose a blanket?

About a third of his life a person spends in a dream. The quality of sleep affects health, mood, and productivity throughout the next day. Therefore, it would seem that such a daily task as the choice of textiles and accessories for sleep is a rather important aspect of our life, because they should be environmentally friendly, safe, comfortable, and ideally also fit harmoniously into the home interior. When choosing bed linen, as well as blankets and pillows, it is better to give preference to natural materials. However, today many synthetic materials are not inferior in their operational properties to natural ones.

Taking into account all the variety of models currently presented, the choice of a blanket - one of the main components of accessories for sleep, can be a real challenge. We will try to understand the classification of materials, sizes, fillers, color options, as well as manufacturers of this bedding.

• Before you buy a blanket, you need to pay attention to the individual characteristics of your body., temperature conditions in the house or apartment.
• Important purpose of the purchased product - whether it will, for example, have a decorative function, or will be intended for daily use.
• Do not save on his purchasebecause it is usually necessary every day for a long period of time, which means it should bring joy and pleasure to its owner.
• The blanket should be warm, hygroscopic, hypoallergenic and comfortable. And it certainly should you like and cause positive emotions.

By appointment, the blankets are divided into practical ones, which are used daily in everyday life, and into decorative ones, designed to bring a certain stylistic touch to the interior. More rational hostesses choose models that combine these two qualities.

Decorative models include a pique blanket - it is light and usually covers the bed during the day to give the bedroom a more neat appearance.

Ideally, every home should have several blankets designed for different temperatures and different seasons. You also need to pay attention to the features of its thermoregulation - if you are perfectly adapted to the cold, it makes no sense to buy a thick downy product.

• For the winter period, a warm and thick product with a density of 420 g / m² is suitable.
• The product with a density of 300 to 320 g / m² - all-season.
• A lightweight thin blanket with a density of 220 to 280 g / m² is suitable for those who have heat in an apartment or house.
• A light cool blanket with a density of 200 to 220 grams / m² is suitable for cold summer nights or cloudy rainy weather. It should not warm, but maintain a comfortable microclimate.

The choice of blanket in size depends on the individual preferences of the person and his habits. People who are freezing, regardless of the season, as well as lovers to spin in a dream or fully wrap up, will certainly suit a large double. In other cases, for a comfortable sleep is one and a half-sleeping blanket.

Sizes of one-and-a-half single blankets are usually in the range of 140-160 cm by 205-210 cm.

Double blankets are made from 170-240 in size by 205-210 cm.

When choosing a blanket usually first of all pay attention to the material of the filler. However, take into account the characteristics of the material from which it is made is equally important.

• Synthetic materials usually have a brighter and more attractive appearance. There is an opinion that they serve longer and better preserve the presentation, rather than blankets from natural materials. Popular models from biosoft, which includes polyester. And still such blankets, as a rule, are hypoallergenic.
• A product with a cover made of natural fabric is still healthier.Since it is more environmentally friendly and beneficial to humans, it allows the skin to breathe and, when it touches the body, produces more pleasant sensations. Such a fabric can be silk or cotton, and according to the variant of interlacing the fibers - satin, percale, jacquard, tic or batiste.

• The teak case is dense, comfortable, it will securely hold the filler inside. Blankets with a cover of their tick are heavy, but keep their shape well and are durable to use.
• The satin cover is thin, but durable, has a nice smooth surface and a slight crushing. In most cases, the satin case is cotton and less often silk.
• A jacquard cover always looks elegant and expensive, while it consists of one hundred percent cotton or silk. The jacquard blanket is very durable and durable, but is in a higher price category.
• The twill case is durable and even somewhat stiff due to the thick threads used in the manufacture of fabric. Basically, the twill is made from cotton or combines cotton with wool. This case gives the blanket additional volume.

• The percale case is very durable because the fibers of the fabric are additionally impregnated with a special compound., it can withstand countless washes. A blanket with such a cover is considered the best for a crib. In terms of fabric composition, percale is 100% cotton.
• The bitist case is thin, lightweight and even slightly transparent. Usually it is used for blankets with feather filling, it does not give volume to the blanket and it turns out soft and incredibly light, like a cloud. These blankets are perfect for children and people with sensitive skin.

• A great example of a blanket made of natural materials is a soft and fluffy product made of camel wool.made in the form of a plaid. It does not accumulate moisture, warms well, does not electrify and is very durable in operation. The downside of such a blanket is its density compared to a product with a camel down fill, which feels like much lighter.
• Fleece Blankets light, well absorb moisture and "breathe".
• Merino Wool Blankets usually very high quality, they are heavy and much warmer than sheep's blankets.
• Llama Wool Blankets considered the most comfortable and cozy, as well as elastic and durable, they are very gentle, but practically do not form the pellets in the process of operation.

• Woolen blankets are often declared by manufacturers as fur blankets made from sheep wool. There is just a play on words, such blankets are practical and some of their characteristics have already been described above. However, now there are also real fur blankets on sale - made of chinchilla fur, foxes, minks, silver foxes, etc. Such blankets have a more decorative function and serve in the interior as an indicator of the welfare of their owner.
• Familiar to all from childhood flannelette blanket also applies to products made from natural materials, because the composition is cotton. It is easily washed and dries quickly, and it can be used both as a blanket and as a rug.

• One of the interesting and fashionable types of blankets today is knitted. Due to the fact that he has such an unusual and interesting texture, it can become a key accent of the entire interior. A variety of yarn composition allows you to perform it both in synthetic and in natural form.For example, knitted acrylic - can carry a decorative function, but the blanket, knitted of natural wool can be used as a child.

• Lightweight fleece blanket is perfect as an extra winter or can be used as a bedspread. Due to its soft texture, it is often present among children's bedding.
• Cloth blanket is mainly used as baby bedding. and in terms of its composition, it is most often natural, since parents tend to sacrifice the visual appeal of bedding in favor of their environmental friendliness and naturalness.

It is very important to pay attention to the qualitative characteristics of the filler and choose it correctly, given the seasonality, density of the blanket, the presence of allergies and the temperature regime of the room in which it will be used. Ideally, in the winter, you should use a woolen or duvet, in the offseason, use a woolen or sinteponoe, and in the summer, take a bamboo blanket.

Consider some types of fillers:

• Duck or goose down quilts are among the warmest, coziest and most durable blankets. The lack of feather blankets can only be called the possibility of the presence in it of dust mites, which like this habitat. It is better to store it in the unfolded form so that the down is not lumped, and it is recommended to remove pollution only in dry cleaning conditions.

• Among the advantages of a blanket filled with padding polyester the fact that it does not accumulate moisture and does not dampen, so it is perfect for living at the cottage in the summer. It can be washed in a washing machine in a delicate mode and stored in a folded form, without fear that it will lose its original shape. In addition, the synthetic winterizer does not cause allergies.
• One of the most popular synthetic fillers is holofiber. It is believed that the blanket with holofiber holds the shape better than the sinteponovogo and retains more heat due to its texture.
• Fayber filler is a hollow fiberwhich due to its texture and spiral shape quickly restores shape. Therefore, products from fiber are easily erased, stored folded in a closet and do not lose shape over time.

• Bamboo filler in our country is just beginning to gain popularity. This hypoallergenic product, perfectly breathable, allowing the skin to breathe, does not accumulate static electricity and dust. It can be used for a long time, if you clean it in terms of dry cleaning.
• Not everyone can afford a quilt with a silk filler, but it has the best thermoregulation, hygroscopicity and tactile properties. It should be noted that parasites do not start there and it is comfortable to sleep under it at any time of the year.

• Cotton wool makes the blanket quite heavyHowever, since it relates to products made from natural materials and is quite inexpensive, it still takes a fairly stable position in sales in our country. The disadvantage of it is the formation of lumps during operation, weight and rapid loss of an attractive appearance.
• A blanket filled with wool is designed for cold winter nights. It is usually much easier than a woven wool blanket, and for people with cardiovascular diseases, it is preferable to choose it. For example, a product with a filler of camel down feels like almost weightless.

• Silicone blanket has several advantages over natural - it does not accumulate smell, dust, dust mites, and it has excellent thermoregulation. And it is also very light and is much lower than analogues from natural materials.
• Blankets filled with seaweed today are incredibly popular with supporters of a healthy lifestyle. It is believed that algae can make your skin more radiant, help get rid of insomnia and recharge your batteries for the whole day. They also have an antibacterial effect, are hypoallergenic, do not accumulate moisture and quickly evaporate it. Manufacturers claim that the product with a filling of seaweed is also unpretentious in the care - it can be washed in a washing machine on a delicate mode.

• Cassette blanket will last longer, because the filler with this method of sewing is in separate sections and due to this does not get lumped.
• Blanket, quilted by the method of "kostep" in the form of a certain pattern it looks interesting and attractive, but in the process of operation a filler can get out through small holes left over from the needle when stitching, which is not only not aesthetically pleasing but also uncomfortable.

A colored blanket can bring a certain mood to the interior or even become its bright accent. It is more practical than white, and not so branded. With the help of a color product, you can visually adjust the size of the bed - it will look smaller and more harmonious if the color of the bedspread on it matches the overall gamut of the room.

An interesting color scheme in the interior is a patchwork quilt. It gives the house a special flavor and mood, because sometimes it is a real work of art.

A white blanket will suit almost any interior and any bedding. It always gives the room a strict and classic look and looks more expensive. No wonder in good hotels use exactly white colors.

The most popular models are teak covers. Often it is quilted together with a filler, and only in exceptional cases is a separate removable element. Which option is more convenient, everyone can easily determine for himself.

As gifts to the newlyweds, blankets with a silk cover and a silk filler are extremely popular. Such a gift is considered to be very status and at the same time practical and durable.

One of the most popular models is a blanket, consisting of two layers, interconnected with buttons. In the warm season, one of its layers can simply be unfastened and put away in the closet, and the lighter layer can be covered. In the offseason, you can use a denser layer, and on cold winter nights to warm yourself under this amazing blanket, connecting all the components together.

A blanket with sleeves is an unusual and cozy model, which is now at the peak of popularity. It is presented as a gift to loved ones and is bought for itself, because it is very comfortable. It is convenient to take it on trips or to the country, it is convenient to read, work at the computer, talk on the phone or enjoy hot tea or mulled wine.

Today there is no lack of choice of blankets - they are sold in any shopping center, in different price categories and designed for completely different segments of the population. However, in order to buy a quality product that will delight you with its appearance, softness and comfort, you need to have a small idea of ​​the most successful manufacturers who have proven themselves in the market from the best side.

Among Western manufacturers, the leading places in the rating of buyers are occupied by the following brands:

• FinnLuxe;
• Familon;
• Daunex;
• German Grass.

Fine quality Finnish duvets Joutsen of the company FinnLuxe topped the ranking of the best blankets. They are declared hypoallergenic due to the fact that down and feathers undergo innovative multi-level cleaning.The material of the cover is presented in the form of batiste or silk. They warm in cold winter and give a feeling of comfort and coziness in summer.

Blankets Finnish company Familon comfort and safe, as well as renowned for their quality and durability. They are suitable for people with respiratory diseases, as well as allergies. Cotton covers do not contain glue impregnation, but, nevertheless, are very durable and can withstand even frequent washing. They do not accumulate dust and moisture and do not peruten.

Blankets with linen filler and satin cover of the famous textile brand Tac (Turkey) possess antimicrobial and antifungal properties, perfectly absorb moisture, but do not delay it for a long time, are durable and wear-resistant.

Turkish blankets Le vele with artificial swan's down, impregnation of aloe vera and a microfiber cover has long been proven to be excellent products with good thermoregulatory properties, hygroscopicity, lightness and antibacterial effect. They are easily washed, do not form lumps, do not cause allergies and are able to please their owners for many years.

A blanket Tarrington house Chinese production is soft, light and very warm.It is perfectly breathable, does not retain moisture and hypoallergenic.

A blanket Dormeo siena - double, comfortable, fairly light and suitable, as universal for all seasons, you only need to connect two of its parts to get the winter version, or vice versa, leave the thinnest layer for summer nights. The lyocell filler used in this product absorbs excess moisture and rather quickly evaporates it, which makes your sleep comfortable night after night. Blankets of this Italian brand are made in China, but under the control of the Italians in their own factory.

Double blanket Premium Soft Camel Wool Russian company Softtex differs from the analogue described above in that natural material, camel wool, is used as a filler, and fluff tic from 100% cotton is used as a cover. It does not trap dust, does not accumulate static voltage, and besides, it is hypoallergenic.

A blanket Miotex European company Ol-tex different green cover with a pattern and filler in the form of bamboo fiber. The manufacturer claims that it has an antibacterial and deodorizing effect and is ideal for people with asthma.This is a light, comfortable and warm product.

Among the well-known and bona fide manufacturers of duvets can be noted such firms as Primavelle, Tinta, Kariguz, "Couch potato" and Nature'S. Products of these firms are still very popular and in demand by buyers.

Among manufacturers of bamboo blankets, manufacturers such as Sofi tex, Sweet dreams, "YveshveyStandart", "Ecotex", "Cozy home and K".

Among the manufacturers of silk blankets, the company has recommended itself well. Asabella. Products of this company are good for both adults and children. They are light, comfortable, hygroscopic and hypoallergenic, and also incredibly pleasant when touched.

Buyers are unanimous that Finnish company blankets FinnLuxe and Familon are the most qualitative and comfortable among other presented variety in the market. According to some buyers, the price for them is in a higher price segment, and not everyone can afford to buy them.

Buyers note that the blankets of the company Primavelle - This is the best value for money. They are good for use in the winter and demi-season when you want to maintain warmth and comfort during sleep. In addition, the variety of options, different colors, density and a diverse way of stitches make them one of the most popular among customers.

The most comfortable blankets, according to most buyers, are products made of camel down and bamboo. They warm in the winter and do not overheat in the summer, with them comfortably and in the offseason. Their example is a blanket Tarrington house Chinese production. It is a quality product at an affordable price, and accordingly, attractive for various categories of the population.

Buyers note the excellent quality of silk blankets firms Asabella and they say that once they buy a product from this company, they definitely come back to it and advise it to all their friends.

When choosing a blanket, it is important to pay attention to its appearance. If you notice that the filler breaks through in some places through the cover, then it is no longer worth taking it, since its useful life will be quite small and will bring you nothing but inconvenience.

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