Category Archives: How To Buy
What is the TOG Warmth Scale Rating For Bedding?
Bedding sold in Europe uses a warmth scale that measures the ability to keep you warm. It is a simplified system that allows easier warmth comparisons regardless of filling material, fabric, thickness, etc. In the United States we typically do not see a TOG system used although it does have it’s merits. At DOWNLITE we simplify [...]
Posted in How To Buy on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010'. Tagged Down Bedding, TOG, Warmth Levels Leave a comment
Buying A Comforter As A Gift
With the holidays ever present I get asked all the time by folks online and in our stores – how to buy a comforter as a present for someone? Well the simple recomendations – regardless of price point include: Always buy less on the warmth scale – its easy to layer on an additional blanket versus [...]
Posted in How To Buy on Saturday, February 13th, 2010'. Tagged comforter gift Leave a comment
What Are Duvet Loops?
Some high end down comforters feature duvet ‘loops’ which are used with special duvets featuring ‘ties’. In essence, a comforter with duvet loops can be used with our without a duvet. They were designed to help ‘hold’ the comforter in place within the duvet. Most duvet comforter protectors you find in a store do not [...]
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What Bedding Is Made In The USA?
Frequently, we will be asked this question from customers wanting to buy American bedding only. The answer is tricky, because most fabrics are woven in China, with some higher-end fabrics woven in Germany or Western Europe. Just like buying a car, your bedding contains elements from across the globe - whether it is the origination of the yarn material (Supima cotton vs. Egyptian [...]
Posted in How To Buy on Saturday, February 13th, 2010'. Tagged Made In The USA, Supima 1 Comment
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