Quilts: all the pros and cons

A quilt in the recent Soviet past could be found almost everywhere. There are still supporters of this product. Than it is good and what are the negative aspects of this product, try to understand.

Not so long ago in every home it was possible to find a quilt, and not one. And this was due not only to the fact that the industry produced a limited variety of products. This product had a lot of advantages.

Cotton blanket rather warm, not cold in winter. But in the summer you are unlikely to sweat sheltering them. It is completely hypoallergenic. You can not be afraid of health problems, even if you are allergic. It is not pricked, not electrified. With the release of this product the use of chemicals is minimal, which makes the product environmentally friendly.

Modern technologies allow to produce a filler from cotton with long fibers.They are not subject to clumping during operation. Besides, the cost of wool products is minimal compared to other fillers. Almost everyone can afford to buy this product. The service life of such blankets is huge and with careful handling may be more than 30 years.

But besides the positive sides, such blankets have several disadvantages:

• The product with a filler made of cotton is very heavy. Not everyone will feel comfortable sleeping under it. But for those who are used to this, it will be very difficult to change this cover to a lighter one.
• It is very difficult to erase. This can form lumps that are very difficult to break. Dry cleaning leaves stains on the surface. This is also not a good option. Absorbing moisture, wool does not evaporate it, so this blanket requires frequent drying.

Cotton blankets come in different sizes:

• They are produced and for babieshaving dimensions of 110x140 cm.
• For older childrenAs well as adult single people, one-and-a-half samples with dimensions of 140x205 cm are most often used.
• 2-bed cotton quilt fits for a married couple or for a person who sleeps on a larger bed. It has a size of 172x205 cm.

Previously, the industry produced wadded blankets with a cover of satin fabric. In this case, the entire surface could be made of this material. This made the use of such a product extremely inconvenient. Taking into account this, as well as the moment that the Soviet duvet covers had a hole for inserting a blanket on top, the industry began to produce products with one satin side. Such products did not slip, and elegant fabric was visible in the slit of the duvet cover.

Now, given the modern style of duvet cover, as well as the desire of people to buy natural materials most often covers for cotton blankets are made from cotton fabrics. The coloring is used either monophonic or with some ornament.

Since wadded blankets do not give up moisture, which is absorbed not only from a person, but from the environment, they must be periodically dried. It is better to do this outside, but direct sunlight should be avoided so that the cover does not burn out and the blanket does not lose its attractive appearance.

The product requires dry cleaning.. To do this, you can simply knock out the old fashioned way or use a vacuum cleaner. Some still decide to wash this product. Especially hard to do with a double sample. Wash the product should be in the summer, because to dry a large amount of wool is very problematic.

If this is a blanket for the baby, you can try to wash it in the washing machine. However, for this you need to choose the most delicate mode, the water temperature is about 30 degrees and disable the spin. Further recommendations are as follows:

• When washing in the drum you need to put special balls, which are used for washing down jackets or replace them with tennis balls. This procedure minimizes the wadding of the cotton during washing.

• Do not completely soak the blanket in water. This option can only be used if the blanket has become unpleasant as a result of organic matter.pollution.
• The product must be spread out on a flat horizontal surface. Dilute liquid powder in water. Using a brush or foam sponge, apply the solution to the surface of the blanket. At the same time it is worth using more formed foam, than liquid. The product must be processed over the entire area on both sides.
• Next, you need to wash the solution from the surface of the blanket. To do this, we pour pure water, and we again process the product on both sides. This should be done before the complete disappearance of soap stains on the surface.

• We turn to push-up bedding.. Then the process is the same, no matter how you do not wash the quilt. It is impossible to squeeze the product, twisting it. Therefore, it is better to also lay out the blanket on a horizontal surface, blot with a dry cloth.
• Next, you need to dry the blanket. To do this, it is better to place it in the sun, but cover it with unnecessary matter on top. So the blanket will be able to dry much faster, while the surface does not burn out. Suspension of the product is not recommended, as this may lead to deformation of the filler.

The cost of cotton blankets is minimal compared to other modern fillers. Thus, a 140x205 item will cost only 350 rubles. A double sample will cost about 400 rubles. But this is the minimum cost.

Reviews of quilt vary. Some believe that this is a relic of the past, that there are many modern materials that reduce not only the weight of the product, but reduce its thickness, ensuring the most comfortable temperature under them.

But those who in spite of all this use these products say that they will not exchange them for anything. Environmentally friendly filler in combination with the warmth that gives such a blanket will not replace any modern material. And the fact that it is thick, does not interfere at all during sleep.

For more information on the features and benefits of a quilt, see below.