What material of quilt cover is good and how to choose a quilt cover
The quilt cover, also known as the quilt cover, is a cover that is put over the cotton quilt. The duvet cover is one of the four-piece sets of bedding. Good duvet cover material can make your sleep more comfortable. Nowadays, with the development of the economy and the improvement of social quality, many types of quilt covers have emerged. But what kind of duvet cover material is good? How can one choose a good quilt cover? Now let’s share it with you all. Come and have a look quickly.
What kind of duvet cover is good
I. What material is good for quilt covers
The materials of duvet covers are mainly classified as: pure cotton duvet cover material, brushed blended duvet cover material, and brocade duvet cover material. The duvet covers mainly sold on the market are made of pure cotton, which is the most commonly used material among duvet covers. Of course, it’s not the case that all pure cotton materials are the best. In fact, pure cotton quilt covers also vary in quality due to different processing techniques and brands.
Pure cotton fibers have good moisture absorption. This is because the outstanding cotton fibers can absorb moisture from the surrounding atmosphere, with a moisture content of 8-10%. Therefore, when pure cotton quilt covers come into contact with human skin, they make people feel soft and not stiff. Moreover, the main component of cotton fiber is natural cellulose, which has good air permeability. It does not cause any irritation when in contact with the skin. Long-term use is beneficial and harmless to the human body, and it has good hygiene performance. Therefore, pure cotton quilt covers are a wise choice for home furnishings.
2. Among pure cotton materials, there are jacquard fabrics and printed fabrics. Although these two materials differ by only one character, they are quite different in terms of manufacturing processes and material quality. Jacquard fabric is soft in texture, has a fine and smooth touch, good gloss, and excellent drape and breathability. Because jacquard fabric is dyed with silk thread, it has high color fastness and remains as good as new even after long-term use. Its flower pattern is large and exquisite, with distinct color gradation and a strong three-dimensional effect.
3. Pure cotton printed fabric is made by printing various bright colors or patterns on pure cotton raw fabric. The patterns are diverse, but since the colors and patterns are dyed and printed, they will turn gray as the number of washes increases.
4. Brocade fabric is a relatively high-end material among duvet covers. Generally, duvet covers made of this material are mostly used in wedding bedding sets or in more European-style luxurious home decorations.
Ii. How to Choose Pure Cotton Quilt Covers
Currently, the cotton quilt covers sold on the market all contain a certain amount of chemical fiber components to increase durability. Generally, it is sufficient for us to choose cotton quilt covers with a higher cotton content. So, how to choose pure cotton quilt covers? Follow the editor to take a look.
Method/Steps
Touch by hand
If the quilt cover has been washed with sizing, it will be a bit hard. When you run it with your hand, there will be a slight resistance to the touch, and you may feel that some of the moisture in your palm has been absorbed. This indicates that the cotton content is relatively high. If it feels rather smooth when smoothed, it is not pure cotton. Generally, chemical fiber components have been added to it.
“Visual observation”
Look the fabric surface straight up to the light: If the fine fibers on the fabric surface are straight and short, evenly distributed, and there are few long and curved fibers, it indicates a relatively high cotton content. Conversely, it is one that contains a relatively high amount of chemical fibers. The so-called “pilling” we usually talk about is actually caused by long fibers, after prolonged friction, curling up short fibers together.
Nose smell
Smell the fabric: Due to the difference in printing and dyeing processes, fabrics with a higher content of chemical fibers tend to accumulate more dyes, so the industrial smell of such quilt covers is also stronger. Duvet cover fabrics with a higher cotton content generally do not have overly complex or fine patterns printed on them, and their industrial flavor is relatively milder.
View the label
Generally, the labels of regular manufacturers will indicate the cotton content of the duvet cover. According to national regulations, if the cotton content exceeds 70%, it is considered a pure cotton duvet cover.
The above has introduced several materials of quilt covers and their advantages. I believe that friends have already understood what kind of material quilt covers are made of, right? A good quilt cover, of course, is relatively more expensive. However, the comfort experience it brings to people is quite different. As the saying goes, “You get what you pay for.” This is absolutely true.
Iii. How to Buy Quilt Covers
The choice of quilt cover material should vary according to different seasons. It is generally better to use pure cotton twill material in summer because this material is more comfortable and breathable, and it is cooler to use in summer. In winter, it is advisable to choose brushed duvet covers. Brushed duvet covers feel softer and are closer to the skin, providing excellent warmth in winter.
The above is all the content about what materials are good for quilt covers. Generally speaking, there are many types of quilt covers. Different types all have their own advantages and disadvantages. Pure cotton quilt covers are generally a wiser choice for home use.
