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Duvet
Covers
A duvet cover is
used to protect your new down comforter and allow it to coordinate with the
decor of your bedroom. Here's what you need to know before you choose one.
What
is a Duvet Cover?
A duvet cover is
a bag of fabric made to encase your comforter and coordinate with your
decor. They are as easy to care for as sheets and keep your hard to launder
comforter protected and clean.
Be
Careful About Size
Many comforters
labeled "queen" can vary as much as 10" in size. For this reason, you need
to be careful when buying a duvet cover to look at the size in inches and
make sure it matches the size (in inches) of your comforter.
Choosing Color and Quality
Your duvet cover
will likely be one of the most noticeable things in your bedroom, so it
should coordinate with your decor. As with sheets, fiber composition (cotton
or cotton-poly blend) and thread count (the number of threads per inch) are
the best measures of quality. Look for a high thread count 220 or above, and
a high cotton content (100% cotton is nice but can be hard to care for).
Taking Care of You Duvet Cover
Your duvet cover
should be laundered at least seasonally or when it is dirty. Most are as
easily laundered as sheets. Wash in your home machine and dry until
just dry. You may iron if needed.
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