Just like pillows, quilts are an item that is all about personal preference. So understanding the choices available will help you pick the right one.
Some people run hot, some run cold, some prefer heavy quilts, some prefer light, some have alergies, and some just have preferences.
We are proud to manufacture and only offer quilts made in Australia from Australian Duck and Goose Down/Feather and Wool.
Natural fillings such as wool, alpaca, cotton, duck and goose down, are known for their natural softness, loft and breathability and have great thermal and insulation properties. The fibres allow your skin to breathe and transport body moisture away from your body, keeping you comfortable over a wide range of conditions. Natural fibre quilts are highly resilient and will last for years if cared for properly.
FEATHER & DOWN
Goose down & feather quilts have warmth without weight. Fibres are durable and able to breathe, keeping you warm in winter and cool in summer. The higher the percentage of down content to feather, the lighter and warmer the product will be. The softness of down allows the quilt to snuggle around you.
WOOL
Soft and cosy, wool creates a microclimate that assists and regulates your individual body temperature to keep you warm in winter and cool in summer. Wool naturally insulates and breathes, which helps you maintain a comfortable body temperature throughout the different seasons. In summer you will feel comfortable and won’t feel clammy. In winter you will feel warm. Wool is naturally hypo allergenic and resistant to dust mites, mould and mildew.
One luxury we have is the ability to customise a quilt for you. We are able to adjust fills on request, and for the couples that can't agree, we are able to make a quilt that has different fill levels on different halfs of the quilt, allowing a happy medium for those couples who just can't agree!
Contact us to see how we can make the perfect quilt for you.
]]>We have tested bed sheets for fabric strength, pilling resistance, shrinkage, and more, then in a blind comparison for softness and overall feel. We've cross referenced our results with thread counts to see whether it really makes a difference.
But first let's understand thread count.
Thread count is the total number of yarns per square inch of fabric. This is calculated by how many horizontal (weft) and vertical (warp) threads per square inch.
A high thread count is often associated with high quality fabric because it’s thought to make the sheets softer and more durable, but in reality other factors like the fibre quality and weave are more important.
The number on the packaging does mean something, but to an extent. Having a higher thread count doesn't necessarily mean it is always going to be a better product. A 300 Thread Count sheet can be better in all metrics then a 500 Thread Count sheet. It is all about the smaller construction details that play the big part.
The first is that it is the quality of the fibre, the yarn size, the finishing and the construction. An inferior fabric with a thread count of 800 is going to be of lesser quality than a superior fabric with a thread count of 300.
Usually, the fabric weave and the manufacturing processes used won't be a big factor in your decision; often they don't even appear on the packaging. But there are a few terms you should know:
It is often hard to know the quality of the yarn used and the construction method, the simplest thing to do is not always fall for the high thread count lie. Construction and material quality are just as important as the 'thread count'.
Whether it is cotton or bamboo, we only use premium grade materials to ensure high quality, high comfort and highly desired sheet sets and quilt covers.
Picking the fill of quilt is one of the most important aspects, the fill type determines the warmth the quilt will provide, plus one underrated aspect, the weight of the quilt for comfort.
Down Filling
Down fibres lie beneath the protective feather covering of the bird. They typically come from the soft underside of the animal's belly and provide insulation to keep it warm. Down fibres are light and fluffy, and do not contain any quills. For this reason, pure down is considered to be one of the best fillings for quilts.
Down itself has no heat. The fluffy filaments of down interlock and overlap to trap a layer of air that surrounds the body. When you are lying under your quilt it is your body heat that is being reflected back. Goose down is slightly more superior than duck as they are from colder climates and are aged longer.
The higher your down content will result in a higher warmth rating, however also important to note, is the fill weight, the more down put into the quilt, the better its insulating capabilities will be.
Wool
Wool has been a staple in the bedding industry. Known for its warmth and its renewable souring, many products use wool to fill.
The most beneficial factor of wool is its natural ability to breathe and regulate body temperature, regardless of your surroundings. Wool creates a micro-climate which assists in regulating body temperature and humidity, relieving the body of thermal stress and promoting a deeper, more refreshing sleep.
One of the most overlooked aspects of choosing a quilt is the construction. All our quilts are closed with a beautiful Japara Cotton case leaving them feeling soft and luxurious.
But in reality the most important construction note is our boxed wall construction. Boxed wall construction creates little squares all throughout the quilt, stitched to close off the quilt in little square sections.
The benefit of boxed wall construction is keeping an even fill across the entire quilt, thus creating a more even heat dispersion, and not clumping all your fill in certain areas.
All of our quilts are Box wall in construction, meaning you get the best sleep possible as you will have an even layer of warmth and weight surrounding you.
Stop having to work on your quilt to even out the filling with this one simple feature.
One of the benefits of being a respected Australian quilt manufacturer is we have the ability to custom fill our quilts. You might say how does this help me? Custom filling is perfect for those who dont fit our standard arrangements. If this is you, send us an email at hello@cuddlypanda.com.au and we can start the ball rolling on your needs.
The other benefit is creating a "Couples Quilt", these quilts allow us to have different fill ratings on different halfs of the quilts, allowing you and your partner to share the same quilt, even if you have different quilt needs. Contact us for more information.
After reading all this you may still not know what is the ideal quilt, and that is fine. The right quilt for you could be completely different to your friends, family or even your partner. It is important to see what best suits you.
If you are unsure about what quilt is right for you, send us an email, use our chat feature, or give us a call. We will be more then happy to discuss this with you.
]]>While you have the simple aspects of mattress care such as putting a mattress protector on to eliminate the chance of staining of your mattress, one of the most overlooked aspect is rotating your mattress.
Rotating your mattress is important to anyone who has purchased a brand new mattress, through to people who have an old mattress and are looking to feel more comfortable or extend its working life.
Mattresses should be rotated to help keep the structure of your mattress. Sleeping on the same spot of the mattress over time can cause sagging of your mattress and the structural decline of the springs or comfort mechanism.
You should rotate your mattress to shuffle the "Sleep" areas to increase the working life of the mattress. A guide to rotating your mattress is dependent on your style of mattress.
Spring (coil and pocket): three to six months
Foam, memory foam, hybrid and latex: six months
Many people will only rotate a mattress when they feel they are not as comfortable when sleeping, or can feel a noticeable sag. This is normally too late as the mattress has lost structural integrity.
Many believe they should be flipping their mattresses, this is a tricky subject, whilst flipping some mattresses may work (for older mattresses that are specifically made for sleeping on both sides), it is actually a very rare thing that should be done.
Nearly all new mattresses are not made to be flipped, they are built to only be slept on one side. The bottom of the mattress does not house padding, thus meaning you are sleeping directly on the non sleep area.
We here at Cuddly Panda do not recommend flipping mattresses, and the range we sell is not designed to be flipped.
Firmness
Our Mattress ranges come in three types, the basic understanding of how mattress firmness is relevant to sleeping positions can be explained below.
Mattress construction has 5 main types, they are the following.
Coil Mattresses
Why Choose a coil mattress?
Memory Foam Mattresses
Topped with a layer of temperature-sensitive viscoelastic material, aka memory foam.
Why choose a memory foam mattress?
Pros
Cons
Latex Foam Mattress
A blend of natural and synthetic latex that moulds to body shape.
Why choose a latex foam mattress?
Pros
Cons
Pocket Spring Mattress
Has up to 3000 springs sewn into individual fabric pockets.
Pros
Cons
Hybrid Mattress
Hybrid mattresses can come in a form that is a combination of the above 4 mattress types.
Retailers and manufacturers recommend buying the largest bed your room can accommodate, and the length of the mattress should be at least 10–15 centimetres longer than the tallest person sleeping on it.
Mattresses come in the following sizes and measurements.
Single | 92 x 187cm |
Single extra long | 92 x 203cm |
King single | 106 x 203cm |
Double | 137 x 187cm |
Queen | 153 x 203cm |
King | 183 x 203cm |
You can shop our mattress range here.
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