Category Archives: How To Buy

This category covers how to buy down bedding in detail with tips and tricks on the buying process.

What Kind Of Fabric Makes The Least Noise?

Occasionally we get an email or call from a customer or partner looking to verify if a certain fabric will be ‘noisy’? There are several weaves of fabric used in down and down alternative bedding – each with their own ‘noise level’. Typically, new fabrics will have the most noise – and then over time they will [...]

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How Long Does A Pillow Last?

From time to time we get this type of question at DOWNLITE. The quick answer is that it’s really a personal choice. The detailed analysis with more info then you may want to know about is shown below. A pillow – whether it is down, feathers, down alternative, memory foam or latex will consist of [...]

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Hotel Bedding Search

One of the most popular questions we get at DOWNLITE is what beddng is used at the Hotel I was staying at? We offer a self serve hotel tool online to help folks look up bedding used at hotels, resorts, cruise lines and even some bed and breakfasts. Often times we are asked how come [...]

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Buying Tips For Dorm Bedding

Learn how to buy dorm bedding and the burning question of – what size comforter to select.

Posted in How To Buy on Thursday, July 29th, 2010'. | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Will My Comforter Fit Into A Duvet?

In the United States a comforter is used on your bed to help keep you warm at night. A duvet is an article of bedding that covers and protects your filled comforter (they are also called ‘duvet covers’ or ‘duvet protectors’). Not only do duvets help protect your down comforter investment but they also help [...]

Posted in How To Buy on Thursday, March 18th, 2010'. | Tagged , , | 3 Comments