QuiltsQuilt is a type of bedding- a bed covering composed of a quilt top, a layer of batting, and a layer of fabric for backing, generally combined using the technique of quilting. Another technique for securing the quilt layers is tying. Tying refers to the technique of using thread, yarn or ribbon to pass through [...] |
Comforters and DuvetsComforter is a type of bedding – a soft flat bag used on a bed as a type of bed cover. It is filled with either an artificial material (such as polyester batting) or a natural material. A comforter usually doesn’t cover the pillows or box spring of the bed. It is basically a thick, [...] |
Baby BlanketsWhat is more precious than a sleeping baby wrapped snuggly in a soft, baby blanket? Whether you are pregnant or already the parent of a baby, you may have been given a variety of baby blankets. Don’t be surprised if at least one of these necessary essentials becomes your child’s favorite security item. You’ll probably [...] |
BlanketsBlanket is a type of bedding, generally a large, rectangular piece of cloth, intended to keep the user warm, especially while they sleep. Blankets are distinguished from sheets by their thickness and purpose; the thickest sheet is still thinner than the lightest blanket, because blankets are for warmth, while sheets are for hygiene, comfort and [...] |
Bed SheetsBed sheet (also known as a “flat bed sheet”) is a type of bedding – a large rectangular piece of cotton or linen cloth bed cover. It is this sheet that one typically lies on. They were traditionally white, but now various colors and patterns are used. They are larger than the bed, so they [...] |
Down FeathersDown of birds is a layer of fine feathers found under the tougher exterior feathers. Very young birds are clad only in down. Down is a fine thermal insulator and padding, used in goods such as jackets, bedding, pillows and sleeping bags. |
WoolWool is the fiber derived from the fur of animals of the Caprinae family, principally sheep, but the hair of certain species of other mammals such as goats, alpacas and rabbits may also be called wool. This article deals explicitly with the wool produced from domestic sheep. |
SilkSilk is a natural protein fibre, some forms of which can be woven into textiles. The best-known type of silk is obtained from cocoons made by the larvae of the silkworm Bombyx mori reared in captivity (sericulture). The shimmering appearance for which silk is prized comes from the fibres’ triangular prism-like structure which allows silk [...] |
PolyesterPolyester is a category of polymers, or, more specifically condensation polymers, which contain the ester functional group in their main chain. Usually, polyester refers to cloth woven from polyester fiber. Polyester clothing is generally considered to have a “less natural” feeling to it compared to natural fibers. Polyester fibers are often spun together with fibers [...] |
LinenLinen is a term “linen” referring to a fabric made from flax fibers, however today it is often used as a generic term to describe bed, bath, table and kitchen textiles because traditionally linen was so widely used for towels, sheets, etc. As used today the word “linen” is descriptive of a class of woven [...] |