Bedspread, duvet or duvet? There are different alternatives to dress the bed. However, we could safely say that the Nordic filling is the most popular solution against the cold today. Knowing the characteristics of these is essential to make a good purchase and positively influence our rest.
The best Nordic is the one that with a minimum feather density, has a great calorific and insulating power. Natural or synthetic filling? That is the first decision we will have to make, but not the only one. Do you want to know the keys to buying a Nordic filling suitable for your needs? Do you want to know what is the last trend in duvet covers? Join us.
Types of Nordic filling
La price difference that exists in this type of product does not help us to be rigorous in choosing the most suitable Nordic filling for our needs. There are several questions that we must ask ourselves before buying a Nordic. What is the temperature in the bedroom? Am I looking for a natural or synthetic filling? They are good questions to start with.
Natural Nordic fillings
A natural filler is composed of down or bird feathers, two well differentiated elements that we usually tend to call the same way. The down stands out above the rest of the filling. It is light and has great thermal insulation qualities, providing us with greater comfort. The best down will be the largest. Why? The amount to achieve a certain volume in the quilt will be less the greater the down. In addition, with a large down, a greater number of air chambers will be created, which will allow better circulation and thus a better distribution of heat and quicker evaporation of moisture.
The feathers have a central axis that makes them heavier, less pleasant to the touch and gives them a poor thermo-insulating capacity. In the market there are mixed Nordic fillings that combine down and feather. Obviously, the more down, the better its quality and the higher its price.
The price, It is not decisive but it can give us many clues about the origin of the filling. There is recovered or recycled down that, although it reduces the economic burden of the purchase, also reduces its quality and durability. If a down duvet filling is cheaper than a feather or synthetic filling, you should be pissed off.
Synthetic duvet fillings
The synthetic or fiber duvets, as they are also known, can be filled with microgel or poly foam. Both repel moisture, dust, prevent the proliferation of fungi and are anti-allergenic. Technology has advanced a lot, providing us today with fibers that increasingly mimic the properties of natural feather. However, we must know that for the same heat performance and thermal insulation, a synthetic filling will always be heavier.
Among the latests Moravia's compositions great advantages the price of synthetic fillings is lower than that of down duvets. Another of its advantages is the ease of washing; thus becoming the most popular option in children's rooms and / or second homes.
Determining factors in your purchase
What factors should we take into account when buy a nordic? The filling material, the insulating power, the preparation and the weight are factors that we must look at and that will make us opt for one product or another. Price will also be a determining factor; sticking to the budget and shuffling the different options within a "comfortable" range for us is essential.
- Fill Power. It is a standard measurement that indicates the volume occupied by 28,35 g. down under standard conditions. It is a way to gauge its quality; since this parameter affects the heat insulation capacity, volume, lightness, texture and comfort of the same. The best Nordic fillings on the market tend to be around a Fill Power of 9 or 10, on a scale of 10.
- Grammage. The grammage gives us a reference to both the heat and the softness of the filling. Among those made of fiber, a duvet with a light weight of 175g / m2 can be enough for halftime, when the temperature of the bedroom exceeds 18ºC. While one of 400g / m2 will be much more appropriate in cold rooms and / or without heating, where the temperature does not exceed 15 ° C.
- Making. Pure cottons allow the filling to breathe and moisture to escape. Those made of this fabric are the most recommended along with other synthetics such as TopCool. Sewing or weaving also influences the quality. Tight weaving ensures that the filling is distributed evenly throughout the entire product.
- Measurements. Manufacturers advise that, for greater comfort, we choose duvet covers that hang 30 to 50 cm on each side of the bed. Once the size of the filling has been chosen, we will have to buy suitable duvet covers.
- Maintenance. Whether natural or synthetic, the duvet should be shaken and aired every day when airing the room. As for its washing, it is important to carefully read the instructions of each manufacturer. The natural ones require some more indication: they should be washed together with 3 tennis balls; but everyone can wash at home. It is recommended, yes, to dry them in the dryer to ensure that the duvet is completely dry before using it.
Trendy duvet covers
Duvet covers have a great influence on the overall bedroom aesthetic. In the market you will find duvet covers made of a mix of polyester, 100% cotton or Egyptian cotton, among other materials, with a wide variety of both plain and printed designs. Do you want to know what are the latest trends in duvet covers for children and adults?
Duvet covers for kids
Fun, colorful, stimulating ... that's how the duvet covers that textile firms propose for the little ones are. Among the most popular are those with geometric patterns: polka dots, stars, rhombuses…. Neutral duvet covers that we can see both in bedrooms for girls and boys.
Duvet covers for adults
And for adults? The trends for adult bedrooms are others. Among the duvet covers with a single color design, those that stand out have reliefs that provide a certain texture to them. Among the prints, the duvet covers with watercolor motifs stand out; a trend that we have recently seen apply to textiles as well as wall papers and decorative sheets.
Among the trends we also want to cite reasons intricate prints, like those that simulate the mandalas that are now so fashionable to color. There are also classics that do not go out of style such as floral, paisley or geometric prints.
And you? Do you use Nordic?