Our mood for the whole day largely depends on rest and sleep. After all, at night the body has the opportunity to relax and recover after a hard day's work. To ensure a full and sound sleep, you need not only to choose the right bed and mattress, but also a blanket and bedding.
An excellent choice in this case is a blanket made of swan down, goose down or loon down. This material is considered one of the lightest: 100 fluffs weigh about 0.2 grams. This bedding has many positive qualities that give the necessary warmth and healthy rest.
Duvet properties
It is important to consider that each type of geese has a different type of down, from which a certain type of bed linen is made. The most expensive and warmest is the down of the Icelandic eider. A popular choice today can be called Hungarian goose and swan down. Down is one of the best options because it has excellent thermal properties.
The duvet has the following features:
- Excellent heat retention;
- Pleasant to the touch;
- Possesses excellent hygroscopicity;
- Light and soft;
- breathable;
- Durable (with proper care), etc.
- Under such a blanket it is comfortable at any time of the year, it is almost impossible to sweat under it.This product is made only from natural materials: fluff inside and cotton padding outside.
The disadvantages of blankets with such a filler are:
- High price;
- Difficult care;
- May cause an allergic reaction.
Given all the pros and cons, many still choose the goose down blanket.
Features of care
Having bought such a specific product, it is important to carefully study the label. If washing is allowed, then it should be done only with a delicate mode.It is better to wash in the summer, because in the cold season the product will absorb much less sweat. You can use a lint preventative. In this case, the spin function should not be turned on.
Dry the thing in a horizontal position, while it must be constantly shaken. It is important to dry it in a place to avoid direct sunlight. If possible, you can give the bed linen to the dry cleaners.
Each time the product needs to be shaken and whipped, which will not allow fluff to accumulate and ensure its uniform distribution. Once a month, it should be ventilated in the fresh air.
