http://supercomfort.com/blog Better Living from Better Bedding Thu, 25 Oct 2007 20:05:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Eiderdown is the world’s most coveted down insulation used in comforters and pillows. Harvested from the nests of Eider Ducks in the chilly North Atlantic, an Eiderdown comforter or pillow can command thousands of dollars. It therefore may be natural to ask what one is getting for the sizable premium ... http://supercomfort.com/blog/2007/10/25/eiderdown-comforters-what-makes-them-so-special/ At Supercomfort.com, we’re often asked what the difference is about the stitching, particularly between sewn through box stitching and baffle box construction. Our clients often are concerned that any comforter they purchase have stitching that keeps the down from shifting away. I’ve heard numerous stories of clients who purchased ... http://supercomfort.com/blog/2007/06/02/down-comforters-sewn-through-box-stitch-or-baffle-box/ As the days grow longer and the temperatures higher, we’re often asked, “What is the best down comforter for spring and summer?” Ounce per ounce, down is the best insulation material for a comforter. In fact, it’s ability to breathe makes it an ideal choice for even warm evenings. It’s never ... http://supercomfort.com/blog/2007/03/18/the-best-down-comforters-for-spring-summer/ Here in Seattle, spring has made a sudden appearance. Only last week, it was snowing. However, today it’s sunny, with temperatures in the upper 60s. The forecast is for rain tonight and tomorrow, so we’ll have to enjoy our brief sunshine while we can. This time of year, we often get ... http://supercomfort.com/blog/2007/03/06/silk-comforters-for-spring/ A lot of times we're often asked whether it's better to have a down comforter with closed baffle boxes or partially open baffle boxes or an open box design. A baffle box is a vertical wall of fabric between the top and bottom of a comforter, and ... http://supercomfort.com/blog/2006/10/21/is-it-better-to-have-a-closed-baffle-box-comforter-or-open-box/ Fill power measures the number of cubic inches that a single ounce of goose or duck down occupies before placement in a comforter or pillow. Clients often want the puffy, billowy look that the high fill power down provides, but may be hesitant about the higher prices. Higher fill power ... http://supercomfort.com/blog/2006/08/31/whats-the-big-deal-about-higher-fill-power/ Hello, A question we're often asked at Supercomfort.com is whether you need fill power or whether you need fill power to have a fluffy looking comforter. Fill power is an indicator of the quality of the down, measuring the number of cubic inches that one ounce of down occupies before ... http://supercomfort.com/blog/2006/08/30/what-makes-a-down-comforter-fluffy-fill-power-or-fill-weight/ Today is the launch for our Bedding Blog. It's a place where I hope to share and discuss useful tips on what's good, what's great, and how to decide what to buy in bedding and more. Bedding and bed linens is an area in which there is ... http://supercomfort.com/blog/2006/08/30/welcome-to-the-bedding-blog-from-supercomfortcom/