Cotton quilt, down quilt, wool quilt...which quilt can best keep me warm in the cold winter?

As winter approaches, I lie in bed and a line from an ancient poem comes to mind:

The cloth quilt has been cold as iron for many years, and the naughty child has torn it by sleeping on it.

A warm quilt is very important. The question is: do you know what kind of quilt is the warmest?

Before talking about quilts, it is necessary to talk about keeping warm.

Whether a quilt keeps warm or not is determined by three conditions:

Fiber thermal conductivity - that is, the ability of the quilt material to lock in the temperature of the quilt;

Still air in the fabric – in simple terms, it determines whether the quilt is fluffy or not, because still air is very good at locking in temperature;

Moisture content - a quilt that is moisture-absorbent and not breathable will become Du Fu's "cloth quilt that has been cold for many years and is as cold as iron" (moisture comes not only from the air, but also from the moisture in human breath and sweat).

Therefore, a warm quilt needs to have the characteristics of low thermal conductivity, a lot of still air (fluffy), and low moisture content (breathable and dry).

Now is the time for concentrated Q&A!

Is a thicker quilt warmer?

Thick quilts can reduce heat loss and are indeed warmer than thin quilts.

However, when the quilt is thick enough, the increase in the warmth-keeping effect will also decrease . To put it simply and crudely, a one-inch quilt is one point warmer, and a five-inch quilt is two points warmer.

The thickness of the quilt should be just right. If it is too heavy, it will feel oppressive. If you feel cold, add an electric blanket.

Is the cotton quilt used by my ancestors the best in keeping warm?

The cotton quilt is indeed very warm and cost-effective. In winter, the whole 8-pound quilt is safe!

However, I believe many people also know the shortcomings of cotton quilts: cotton quilts are very solid, but once they are too thick, they become very heavy .

In addition, cotton quilts absorb moisture easily , and it is not very comfortable to cover yourself with an old quilt in a humid area. Du Fu's quilt, which was as cold as iron, was most likely an old quilt.

The duvet is light, but is it warm?

The core of the duvet is made of down feathers that stand upright, and there is a cavity in the middle of the down feathers, so the whole duvet is very fluffy, light and breathable, and also very warm . It is especially suitable for very cold areas, and also for people who sweat a lot when sleeping, because it is not stuffy.

In addition, goose down is warmer than duck down .

However, because the duvet is very light, when you turn over in sleep, half of your buttocks will be exposed, and you may be woken up by the cold easily. Therefore, it is recommended to put a thick blanket on the duvet to press it down a little.

Is the higher the down content of a duvet, the better?

Generally speaking, yes.

The core of a down quilt is generally made up of down and feathers, and the down content is the proportion of down in it. The down content is closely related to the warmth retention effect. Under the premise that other conditions of the quilt core remain unchanged, the higher the down content, the warmer it is.

However, when the down content reaches a certain level, the original fluffiness will become tight, the static air will be compressed, and the warmth retention will be difficult to improve.

The recommended down content is 90% to 95% down .

What is the difference between a cashmere quilt and a wool quilt?

Cashmere generally comes from the fine and soft hair at the roots of goat's long hair. It is more curly, softer, moisture-absorbent and breathable, and very comfortable to cover.

Wool is the hair of sheep, and it has good properties, but it is slightly inferior to cashmere .

But cashmere or wool quilts cannot be exposed to moisture for a long time , otherwise you can smell a faint smell of sheep...

Is the sky-high priced silk quilt worth buying?

If you can afford it and it doesn't hurt, then it's worth it.

Silk quilts are very light and soft , and they are very comfortable and warm to cover. They are neither too cold nor too hot . In addition, silk also has the characteristics of moisture absorption and breathability . Except for the hottest summer, it is quite dry and comfortable to cover in other seasons.

Silk quilts are expensive, not because they are as comfortable as a fairy when covered on, but mainly because the production of silk is limited.

I have also seen soybean fiber quilt cores, which are affordable. Are they good to use?

Soy protein fiber is indeed made from soybeans. It feels warm and soft when I first bought it, and it’s not expensive !

However, as a synthetic fiber, soybean fiber quilts also have obvious problems: they are not very fluffy and have average resilience, are prone to static electricity, and are prone to pilling .

Weigh it yourself!

Does polyester fiber smell good?

Polyester fiber, commonly known as polyester, is strong and not easy to deform, so you can just throw it into the washing machine (as long as your washing machine can fit a quilt).

It is warm, but the moisture absorption and breathability are quite poor - many waterproof jackets are made of polyester fiber, do you understand? If you sweat a lot when sleeping, it is not recommended to cover yourself with a polyester fiber quilt, as it will make you feel stuffy and uncomfortable.

In addition, polyester fibers are also prone to static electricity . The drier the environment, the more static electricity they generate. Northern friends please think twice.

In summary, the overall score:

Warmth:

Down quilt 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Cashmere/wool quilt 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Silk quilt 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Cotton quilt 🔥🔥🔥

Polyester quilt 🔥🔥🔥

Comfortable service life:

Silk quilt⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰

Down quilt ⏰⏰⏰⏰

Cashmere/wool quilt⏰⏰⏰

Cotton quilt ⏰⏰⏰

Polyester quilt ⏰

price:

Silk quilt 💰💰💰💰💰

Down quilt 💰💰💰💰

Cashmere/wool quilt 💰💰💰

Cotton quilt 💰💰

Polyester quilt 💰

Of course, we don't sleep wrapped in the quilt. The quilt cover on the quilt is made of pure cotton, which is moisture-absorbent, breathable and skin-friendly. If it gets colder, we can change it to coral fleece, flannel, polar fleece, or velvet. It's so comfortable and warm that you can't get out of bed the next day, really.

Author:Sherry

Editor: Li Xiaokui

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