Fill Power of Comforters

Fill power is important to look at when purchasing down comforters or down comforter sets. Fill power is the key element in determining the warmth of the comforter and is an excellent indication of the quality of the down. Down comforters with a higher fill power will be both lighter and warmer. Typically comforters with a fill power of 600 or more are in this category. A lower fill power is needed for warmer climates and will not be as fluffy as the high fill power comforters.

Desmond Southern Textiles Ultra Comforter Set

One of my favorite comforter sets is the Southern Textiles Desmond comforter set. The combination of the black paisley pattern on a white surface offers a stunning look to your bedrom that is easily matched with a variety of decor. The luxurious Desmond is the best way to add warmth and sophistication to your bedroom. The Desmond Sets are deeply quilted and expertly tailored. The Desmond comforter set is sure to welcome the stylish comfort you crave in a bedroom.

Comforters for Christmas Gifts

One idea for a christmas present is a comforter or comforter set. A comforter set includes the comforter but comes with additional pieces like pillow shams and a bed skirt.

Comforters come in a range of prices. A comforter can be as low as fifty dollars or as high as a few hundred dollars. The low-priced comforters will not have the lifetime or warmth of a more expensive comforter. The more expensive comporters will come with much higher thread counts and fill power making the material more robust, comfortable and warmer.

Comforter sets are nice gifts if you want to spend more because they provide complimentary items to help decorate and coordinate your bedroom. Comforter sets called bed in a bag or bedding ensemble typically have can have as many as 8 to 11 but can range as high as 14 to 17 items depending on whether it is a queen or a king. Additional items include a variety pillows and matching sheets.

If you would like to give a gift with variety another option is a down comforter or down alternative comforter combined with duvet covers. A duvet cover, also referred to as comforter cover or coverlet, is a "sleeve" that holds the comforter. They help protect the comforter and can also be used as a blanket during the warmer time of year.

Anyway you go, bedding is always a good option for christmas gifts.

Premium Bridal Satin Sheets

The luxurious Satin Sheets for your sensuous nights of sleep.

This satin sheet is called Bridal Satin Sheet, simple because it is fabrics that are mostly found in bridal gowns. It is composed of acetate, and is a heavier, thicker, and more luxurious satin than “polyester satin”. Satin fabric is very smooth to the touch and warm. Satin is also winkle free fabric and thus fit for winter bedding. Moreover the rough surface from beneath has the anti-slip tendency so can be used without much worry. It is an ideal material for sheets because it is machine washable. Warm in winter and cool in summer. It is ideal bedding for all year around and a perfect compliment to you comforters or comforter sets.

I found these washing instructions to be helpful on caring for your bridal satin sheets.

Care Instructions: To wash Polyester Bridal Satin Sheets and Pillowcases, please use mild non-phosphate soap (not detergent) in lukewarm water on gentle cycle. Dry using delicate cycle with cool air or line dry.

How Often Should I Change My Bed Sheets?

There has been a great debate on how often you should change your bed sheets. For most people changing the sheets at least every two weeks is significant enough unless you are allergic to dust mites.

Another related question is how often you should change blankets or comforters. Since washing a comforter is more difficult then washing sheets, you can lengthen the time inbetween changing the comforter by using a comforter cover like duvet covers. This allows you to simply wash the cover every few weeks.

We shed skin cells at all times and at night we shed these in our beds. Unfortunately these cells are the food of dust mites and if you have allergies to dust mites, it makes sense to keep the skins cells in your bed to a minimum and to change your bed sheets and comforter sets more frequent then two weeks.

Obviously, if your sheets get soiled sooner, they should be changed immediately and people who suffer from night sweats or kids who have accidents at night should have the sheets changed right away. Since it can take a while to get sheets washed and cleaned, it’s recommended you have at least three pairs of sheet sets for each bed. This way you have one available for immediate changing.

Southern Textiles

Because of Southern Textiles' excellent reputation for innovative design and product value, our store UtopiaComforters.com carries wide range of their comforter ensembles and bed in a bag in simple solid modern Oslo design to intricate embroider patterns like Cinnabar.

Southern Textiles was founded in 1977 in Conyer, GA. Southern Textiles designs, produces and markets decorative home furnishings and Bedding products principally under the Southern Textiles brand name through 2,000 plus home furnishings retailers.

Southern Textile’s Paramount, Elite and Ultra bedding collections remains one of the most widely recognized bed linen producers among buyers and merchandise managers at retail furniture stores, sleep shops and catalog/ direct mail accounts due largely to their distribution.

Whether you are into contemporary ultra modern style or French country shabby chic, we have just right comforters and comforter sets to fit your decorating need.

Tips on How to Survive Black Friday

Holidays are coming and you have a million things to do and you still want to re-decorate your bedrooms for that overnight guests of family and friends. You realize to achieve this idea, the easiest and most painless method is to add new comforters or comforter sets, but you are dreading the thoughts of fighting for parking spots and crowded shopping stores with people walking around saying Bah-humbug, What about the long waiting lines that itself is enough to make your skin to crawl? You are not alone!!!

Try this 10 step method! I have been doing this for years and it has never failed me once!

Relax, light a fire in your fireplace, turn on the Christmas music and perhaps light some somber candles and let’s begin.

1. Log on to UtopiaComforters.com.
2. Click on Comforters, Bed in a Bed, Bed Ensemble or a Duvet Cover choice.
3. Envision what your new room would look alike with all the choice you have seen.
4. Click on a set that you can’t wait to have.
5. Add to the cart.
6. Click on sheets and look for colorful and luxurious sheet sets to complement your new comforter set.
7. Add to the cart.
8. Click on pillows and choose the pillow of your liking.
9. Add to the cart.
10. Click on check out, add your information’s and click send!

Viola, you are done!

Happy Holidays everyone!