Down
Duvets Explained
Down Duvets are made of a lightweight, fluffy undercoating that geese, ducks
and other waterfowl naturally have to keep them warm in cold and wet weather.
Pockets of air formed within down clusters insulate us against the cold and allow
moisture to evaporate freely, allowing us to keep ourselves cozy on a cold or
damp day.
Approximately 50% of the world's down supply for duvets comes
from the orient. A duvet's construction is called a baffle box, which is and interior
wall of fabric that runs alongside the vertical stitching of the boxes, which
eliminates cold spots. A quality duvet shell is from 233 to 300 thread count to
keep the down feathers snugly inside and increase the life span of your product.
Proper
Care for your Natural Down Duvet Cover
1.)
You should air your duvet outside before your first use it to eliminate any odors
from the natural manufacturing of the product prior to use and also to give your
Duvet a breath of fresh air. WARNING: Do not drape your Down Duvet over a clothes
line, as this can damage the boxes and baffles of your Duvet. Airing out your
Down Duvet will prolong it's life, maintain it's freshness, fluffiness and insulating
qualities.
2.) Before you place your Duvet in a Duvet Cover, you should
shake it and lay it on a flat surface for a few hours so that shell of your Duvet
will fluff up naturally. A new Duvet takes about a week for it to fluff up to
it's full potential.
3.) In order to maintain you Duvets fullness, it is
a good idea not to lay directly on it so that the fill and baffles will maintain
their fullness for a long period of time, without getting damaged.
4.)
Dry cleaning should only be done when it us absolutely necessary because dry cleaner
fluid can damage the feathers, the down and baffles. Only use a cleaner who specializes
in cleaning down duvets. If you check your local yellow pages under "Dry
Cleaners" look for someone who specializes in it and phone and ask how they
actually clean them.
It is recommended you buy a Duvet cover to protect
your Duvet from damage and you should only have to clean the Duvet cover and not
the Duvet itself. Also, if you happen to have a spot or stain, you can remove
it by using some warm water and a mild soap. To dry, use a hair dryer on low heat,
or dry your Duvet outside on a nice day.
5.) It is recommended that you
rotate and fluff your Duvet on a daily basis, when you are making up the bed,
you can simply shake it up and down a few times so that you maintain your Duvet's
fullness and freshness.
6.) Storage - If you need to store your Duvet,
it should be stored in a breathable cotton bag or sheet in a well ventilated area
upstairs and NOT IN YOUR BASEMENT because basements are damp and can can cause
mold and mildew.
You may also want to vacuum and rotate your mattress
on a regular basis, as it can help prolong the life of your mattress as well.
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