Quilts 

What is a quilt?

The word “quilt” comes from English and literally means “quilt”. But this meaning has long since ceased to be a fitting expression for the masterpieces that were created under the name of the quilts lt in colonial America and are created all over the world today.

What are doonas?

Doonas are a staple in modern bedding, cherished for their ability to provide warmth and comfort. They’re typically filled with down, feathers, wool, or synthetic fibers, each offering its unique benefits.

A quilt always consists of three layers of fabric:

The top of the quilt, also known as the quilt top, is either composed of many pieces of fabric (patchwork) or provided with applications, or both elements are present. The top can also consist of just a single piece of fabric (A whole cloth quilt).

The intermediate layer (batting) was made of wool or cotton, which had to be plucked apart by hand before the top was placed on top and the whole thing was stapled together. In some old quilts, you can even see the seeds of the cotton in the backlight. Today mostly cotton wool made of polyester or cotton/polyester fabric is used

The back of the quilt usually consists of a single piece of fabric, but it can also be put together from many pieces of fabric (possibly making a double-faced quilt).

The term “quilting” itself refers to the stitching together of the three layers with small stitches. In the past, this was done exclusively by hand; today, quilting is also done with a sewing machine. Only quilting gives the quilt its three-dimensional dimension, which is a nice contrast to the play of colors on the top.

A good quilt ensures a healthy and restful sleep. However, the selection of quilts is huge. We, therefore, took a closer look at different quilt variants in our comparison. Here you can find out how to find the right quilt for you and what else you should know about quilts.

• A cozy quilt (also called a quilt) is part of the basic equipment for every bedroom.
• Depending on the type of sleep and sensitivity to heat or cold, different types of blankets are particularly suitable
• When buying, you should pay particular attention to the filling material of the quilt. All materials have advantages and disadvantages and should be selected according to individual preferences.
• In addition to the filling material, attention should also be paid to the washability and appropriate size of the quilt.

Which quilt is the right one?

A good quilt, also known as a quilt, is part of the basic equipment for a cozy place to sleep, along with a comfortable mattress and the right bed linen. Whether single or double quilt, whether small or large size, whether synthetic or natural fiber, and synthetic or natural filling: the selection of quilts from different manufacturers is huge. Even allergy sufferers can access special quilts for allergy sufferers. But no general statement can be made about which is the perfect quilt. Because that depends entirely on your individual preferences and needs.

Depending on whether you prefer a light or heavy quilt for your sleep, whether you sleep with the window open or closed, in a cool or warmer room, and whether you freeze a little at night or tend to sweat: all of these individual characteristics make very different demands the quilt. Therefore, you should ask yourself these questions before you decide on a specific blanket.

What should I look out for when buying?

The biggest difference in quilts is the different materials used for the filling. Roughly speaking, two types of material can be distinguished here: natural materials of animal origin, such as e.g. B. wool, down, and camel hair, and synthetic materials such as polyester or microfiber. Here you will find an overview of the advantages and disadvantages of the individual materials from the manufacturers. 

Down comforters & quilts

Down comforters are quite common in this country. They weigh almost nothing, adapt to any body shape and temperature, and also have high moisture permeability. A lot of air is stored between the fine ramifications of the small, fluffy down feathers, which means that the heat is retained well and insulated from the outside. This protects the body from heat and cold during sleep. In addition, these blankets are very fluffy and provide very cozy sleeping comfort. However, down comforters are only partially washable and difficult to clean.

So-called feather beds, which are filled with the somewhat coarser down feathers of ducks and geese, are somewhat cheaper than pure down quilts. Although these do not conduct body heat quite as well as down, they have more volume and are therefore particularly suitable as winter quilts. However, quilts are also difficult to clean. 

Winter quilts are preferably equipped with inner bars that promote a higher volume and prevent cold zones from forming at the quilting seams – due to lack of filling. With summer quilts, on the other hand, the fabric is sewn onto fabric when topstitching, so excess heat can escape unhindered from these cooling zones.

Quilts with a loose filling, such as down, require a different type of quilting than quilts filled with soft batting made from animal hair, silk, or synthetic fibers.

The basics of quilts

Regardless of the filling material, quilts are specially designed for certain seasons or purposes due to their design. Insulating quilts are ideal for the cold months. Blankets with an average warming effect are used in the so-called “transitional period”, while particularly light versions ensure the best possible temperature balance in summer. 

Comparison of quilt types

• Light quilt: This is a thin quilt with a low filling weight, usually quilted in small squares, which is particularly light on the skin. Due to the low thermal insulation, it is the ideal summer quilt.
• Combination quilt: This 4 seasons quilt combines a mono quilt (transition) and a light quilt (summer), which can be buttoned together to form a warm winter quilt.
• Mono quilt: In terms of the warming effect, the classic transitional quilt lies somewhere between a light quilt and a duo quilt. But it can also be used as a year-round quilt.
• Duo quilt: Similar to the combination quilt, two single quilts are combined with each other, but the quilts are firmly connected. This creates a winter quilt with a particularly high warming effect.

Quilting on quilts

The outer appearance of a blanket is significantly influenced by the quilting. On the one hand, the quilting fixes the quilt filling, on the other hand, it also affects the thermal insulation of the quilt.

Winter quilts are preferably equipped with internal webs, which promote a higher volume and prevent cold zones from forming at the quilting seams – due to lack of filling. With summer quilts, on the other hand, the fabric is sewn onto fabric when topstitching, so excess heat can escape unhindered from these cooling zones.

Quilts with a loose filling, such as down, require a different type of quilting than quilts filled with soft batting made from animal hair, silk, or synthetic fibers.

• Travel quilt: These quilts are comparable to particularly light and thin summer quilts, which can also be stowed away in your luggage to save space. 

Quilt types

• Balloon bed: This quilt shape is the only one without quilting. The entire filling is loose in an undivided shell. Compared to modern flat blankets with fixed quilting, classic balloon beds are becoming less and less important.
• Checkered quilt: Alternating lengthwise and crosswise sewn-in straps limit the movement of the quilt filling, but do not completely prevent it from wandering. This type of quilting offers advantages, especially when filling quilts since each chamber does not have to be filled individually. The filling can be evenly distributed again at any time by smoothing out and shaking.
• Coffered quilt (bridge quilt): Here the quilt is quilted into any number of squares of the same size using sewn-in ridges. Subdivisions into 3×4 or 4×6 completely closed chambers that prevent the filling from slipping are common. Depending on the desired thermal insulation, the web height can vary between 2cm and 15cm. In addition, the bars ensure a consistent thickness of the quilt with optimal fill power. Cold bridges are thus prevented.
• Quilt: This type of quilting is preferably used for light summer quilts. Many small checks without sewn-in bars divide the blanket and ensure a very even distribution of the filling. Since the upper and lower fabrics are directly connected to each other during the quilting, excess heat can be dissipated in the best possible way.

Quilts with fleece filling

• Checked quilting: The number of quilted checks can vary depending on the filling material and the desired fill power. The larger the quilted checks are, the more voluminous the blanket is. This type of quilting is often found in quilts with long-fiber nonwovens such as polyester.
• Diamond quilting: The checks that run diagonally across the quilt also hold the filling in place perfectly, but the number of quilting seams is significantly higher than with a checked quilt. This type of quilting is mainly used with short-fiber fillings, such as silk, to guarantee the cohesion of the fleece.
• Circle quilting: This type of quilting is typical of camel hair quilts. Due to the circular quilting seams, the blanket is particularly cuddly.
• Quilts with a quilted edge roll: A peripheral edge roll encloses the inner area of ​​the quilt. Thanks to this unquilted, voluminous “tube”, the quilt envelops the sleeper from all sides and is flush with the sleeping pad. An edge roll is preferably found on warming winter quilts and ensures the best insulation. 

stuffing materials for quilts

The filling determines whether a quilt is more suitable for people who need a lot of warmth or whether it guarantees optimal moisture transport for people who sweat a lot. With the right filling material, the sleeping climate can be individually adjusted within the seasonal classification.

stuffing materials for quilts

Merino wool:
Quilts filled with merino wool are characterized by excellent heat and cold insulating properties.

Cashmere:
This is the most valuable and finest natural hair that is used for quilt fillings. The material is particularly warming and therefore ideal for people with a very high heat requirement.

Down:
Quilts filled with high-quality down are characterized by good moisture permeability. Goose down and duck down as well as feathers are used for the production of down comforters. The warming effect of a down comforter depends on the country of origin of the down: Siberian down is significantly warmer than European. In terms of quality, the best goose down is significantly better than the best duck down. The most valuable and expensive down used as a filling in quilts is “eiderdown”. Even allergy sufferers can sleep in down quilts nowadays, as these are now available in particularly mite-proof versions and are also washable up to 60 degrees.

Silk:
Quilts filled with wild silk are ideal for people with low heat requirements, as wild silk balances temperatures very well and can absorb a lot of moisture.

Lyocell:
The washable filling is ideal for allergy sufferers and offers an ideal sleeping climate for people with a medium heat requirement. The fiber with a high cellulose content is characterized by very good moisture transport.

Microfiber:
Hollow fibers made of polyester are primarily used for the production of synthetically filled quilts. Modern quilts with synthetic fiber filling are extremely light and offer good thermal properties. However, quilts with synthetic fiber filling have inferior moisture permeability properties compared to down quilts.

Camel fluff:
This high-quality filling material is the all-rounder among quilt fillings. Soft animal hair is ideal for people who perspire heavily as well as for sleepers with a high heat requirement thanks to its excellent heat properties and very good moisture management.

Cotton: The warming effect of quilts filled with cotton is usually rather low. When buying a quilt with cotton filling, you should definitely pay attention to the seal kbA (controlled organic cultivation), otherwise, there is a risk of insecticide contamination.

Choose the right size quilt

The quilt must be long enough to wrap your whole body in it. People with a body length of up to 1.80 m can therefore get by with a quilt in the standard format of 135 x 200 cm, while taller people should choose a quilt in the format 155 x 220 cm for optimal sleeping comfort.

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