How to choose the best quilt for winter

The energy crisis has boosted sales of winter products across Europe. Energy bills for the average European household have soared this winter. It is reported that compared with Hungary, Serbia, Norway and other countries, Germany and neighboring countries natural gas costs have risen the most, about 30% for civilian use and more than 300% for commercial use.

When the weather is getting colder, the happiest thing is to cover up with a suitable quilt, hide in a soft and comfortable quilt, and fall asleep under the warm wrap.

But there are different types of quilts on the market. Common ones include cotton quilts, wool quilts, down quilts, silk quilts and chemical fiber quilts. Which one is more suitable for cold weather? Today Ella will share with you some tips for choosing quilts.

Comparison of advantages and disadvantages of different quilts

1.  cotton quilt

The quilt is the most commonly used quilt and the first quilt most people build in their lives.

Advantages: soft and comfortable, hygroscopic, not easy to generate static electricity, good thermal effect.

Disadvantages: The warmer it is, the thicker it is, the pressure is felt, the moisture removal is poor, and it is easy to harden, resulting in poor warmth retention.

2. wool quilt

At present, the wool used for wool quilts in the domestic market is divided into Australian wool and domestic wool. Due to the influence of climate and environmental factors, Australian wool is the best of the two.

Advantages: warmer than cotton, moisture wicking, constant temperature and comfort, and can deepen sleep time.

Disadvantages: Improper collection will cause peculiar smell, improper use, wool quilt will have hair loss problems, affecting normal use.

3. Silk quilt

The main component of silk is animal protein that is closer to human skin, and has better biocompatibility with the human body, making it more skin-friendly and comfortable than any other quilt material.

Advantages: moisture absorption and breathability, close to the body, constant temperature and warmth.

Disadvantages: troublesome maintenance, expensive (about 10 times that of a quilt), and easy to attract insects.

4, duvet

Down feathers are light and fluffy and provide excellent thermal insulation, making them ideal for cold winters.

Advantages: King of warmth, light and breathable, not easy to harden and harden, and long service life.

Disadvantages: not close enough, easy to absorb dust, "drill down" is easy to sensitize, and the price is high.

5. Chemical fiber quilt

Common chemical fiber quilts in the market include single-hole quilt, porous quilt (such as four-hole quilt, seven-hole quilt), soybean fiber, DuPont fiber quilt, etc.

Advantages: Soft texture, fluffy and warm, not easy to borers, not easy to breed bacteria, affordable, easy to take care of.

Disadvantages: easy to deform, easy to generate static electricity, low porosity, moisture absorption and poor air permeability.

After understanding the advantages and disadvantages of quilts of different materials, let's summarize the performance comparison of different quilts.

Warmth: down quilt > wool quilt, silk quilt > cotton quilt > fiber quilt

Skin-friendly comfort: silk quilt, wool quilt>cotton quilt>down quilt>chemical fiber quilt

Breathability: silk quilt> duvet> wool quilt> cotton quilt> fiber quilt

Hygroscopicity: silk quilt>wool quilt>cotton quilt>down quilt>fiber quilt

Durability: silk quilt>down quilt>wool quilt>cotton quilt>chemical fiber quilt

Price: silk quilt>down quilt>wool quilt>cotton quilt>chemical fiber quilt.

How to choose a quilt

Choose according to your physique

Cold physique: The first consideration is the warmth retention capacity of the quilt. It is recommended to choose a down quilt, a wool quilt or a silk quilt.

People with sweaty constitution and rheumatism: considering both warmth and moisture absorption, silk quilts, wool quilts and down quilts are all good choices.

Sensitive people: To avoid contact with allergens, such as down, dust, etc., it is recommended to choose natural fiber quilts - cotton quilts and silk quilts.

Special population selection is recommended

The elderly: The elderly have slow blood circulation and may suffer from chronic cardiovascular disease. In order to avoid a sense of oppression, it is best to choose light and warm silk quilts and down quilts when picking quilts for the elderly.

Infants and young children: Infants and young children have sweaty skin and delicate skin, relatively poor body immunity, and the respiratory system is still in the developing stage, so it is not suitable to cover the quilt that is too heavy. A silk quilt that is warm and close to the body, natural and has antibacterial effect is a better choice.

Pregnant women: The first consideration is to avoid causing oppression. The duvet is soft and will not cause oppression to the pregnant body, which is especially friendly to pregnant women.