02 November 06 - 18:31BBRRR, it's getting cold. Warm Bedding Options!

It’s really feeling like Fall is here now that it is November and we woke up here in Manhattan to our first really chilly day of the season.  It’s the perfect time to go through your blankets and duvets and decide if you need to replace anything, or if you’re furnishing a new house or apartment, it’s the right time to think about what cold weather bedding you need.

Here at Linenplace, we are crazy about down duvets.  They are great because they provide a lot of warmth but are super lightweight. Our deluxe duvets: Heirloom and Mirage are filled with Hungarian (Heirloom) and Polish (Mirage) white goose down.  These are super premium down qualities with fill powers of 650+ and 700+ respectively.  Higher fill power downs are loftier; meaning that 1 ounce of the down will fluff up and fill more space than a lower fill power down.  Higher fill power downs also trap more heat, so they are warm and light!  For example, a duvet with 50 ounces of 575+ fill power down will provide the same warmth as a duvet with only 30 ounces of 700+ fill power down. That is 40% less weight on top of you, but the same warmth… talk about luxury!

Wool is also a great option because of wool’s wonderful thermal properties.  It draws heat away from your body and allows it to be released into the air instead of getting trapped in your bed.  Studies have actually shown that people sleep better under wool because their body temperatures stay more stable.  Our classic merino wool blanket is a great choice, but we also have wool filled blankets that combine the comfort of a cotton covering with the benefits of wool.

If you’re in a warmer climate a cotton blanket like our Peacock Alley Natural blanket may be an adequate extra layer of warmth.  Or if you love down, our Heirloom and Mirage Summer weights are the perfect way to have your cake and eat it too.

Stay warm and enjoy the beautiful Fall season!

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