May 01, 2003

By: Kristen McCarthy
Website: http://www.all-linens.com

A quality bed comforter of every variety

A bed comforter quality is established through many factors, which are often determined by standardized tests. A bed comforter should be selected wisely, as many people are sensitive to the materials used within.

There are acceptable government standards for the cleanliness of a bed comforter. Due to the hypoallergenic nature of some comforters, they should go through two tests. The first being an Oxygen test that determines the amount of organic matter left in the material, while turbidity tests measure suspended solids, dust and dirt in the material.

The bed comforter weight is very important in determining its warmth. The aim is to get the maximum warmth at the lightest weight. To get this choose a comforter that has a higher ‘fill power’ number. An average bedroom temperature of 70 + degrees F should look at a lightweight comforter, while below 55 degrees F should look at a winter weight.

Another way to find a great bed comforter is to check their thread count. The number of threads contained in one square inch of the fabric, will determine its lightness, as well as its softness.

About The Author:

Kristen McCarthy is a successful author and regular contributor to http://www.all-linens.com.  Helping consumers find the best deal on linens, bedding, comforters and duvet covers.