When it comes to buying items for your home, the most important purchases are the ones you’ll use every day. Obviously, the best comforters are on that list, because they have the power to make or break how you sleep. Because you’ll be using it for 7-9 hours every day, finding your Goldilocks comforter requires a bit of research and time. To make that process easier, we’ve broken down what to look for in this sleep product, plus our top picks at every price point.
What are the different kinds of fill?
In general, there are two main types of fill—or stuffing—that can go inside your comforter: Down and down alternative fill. Down fill is made with fluffy goose down (and often blended with duck and goose feathers). These comforters are extraordinarily fluffy, cozy, and warm—all while staying relatively lightweight. When shopping for a down comforter, we recommend looking for one that’s made with Responsible Down Standard (RDS) down, which means the goose farms are held to a more humane standard than non-RDS farms. Down alternative fill is typically made with microfiber polyester, lyocell, or cotton. They aren’t as fluffy as down comforters, but come in a range of weights and styles. These comforters are also ideal for those with severe allergies, as non-hypoallergenic down comforters contain allergens from the feathers.
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What should you look for in a comforter?
Once you decide on a filling, you’ll want to think about how warm you like to be. Cold sleepers should look for a comforter that has a higher fill power or GSM, which stands for grams per square meter. The higher the GSM, the heavier the comforter will be. You might also want to look for box constructed or diamond stitching, which keeps the fill from clumping and redistributing over time. All in all, the best comforters are the ones that you don’t have to think much about. You should be able to sleep through the night without sweating or shivering, and you should be able to launder it without too much of a hassle (though some comforters naturally have more in-depth care instructions than others).
Ahead, 19 high-quality comforters for cold sleepers, hot sleepers, hotel linen-lovers, the allergen averse, and everyone in between. We’ve included picks from brands like Brooklinen, Buffy, and Parachute, plus retailers like Amazon and Walmart. Tell your boss you might be late to work in the morning, because we promise, with these, you’ll never want to get out of bed.
Source: SELF
