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United States
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Bedding Sets  - Finding What's Right for You

    Bedding is a very personal choice – from the colors and patterns, to the accent pillows (or lack thereof), and the materials and thread counts.  With many packages and options, it is also a confusing process.  The good news is that, with the little bit of knowledge we will provide you with here, you will be well prepared to make an educated bedding decision.

 

 

 

First..  here are Some basic bedding terms you should know: 

  • Comforter:

    comforter: is a type of blanket. Comforters are intended to keep the user warm, especially during sleep, although they can also be used as mattress pads. Comforters are generally large and rectangular in shape, filled with natural or synthetic insulative material and encased in a shell/covering. Like quilts, comforters are generally used with a set of sheets.

    Comforter sizes correspond with bed sizes: twin, full, queen, king, and cal-king. Comforter sizes run slightly larger than actual bed sizes to allow for draping over the sides of the bed. Typical sizes in the United States for comforters are: Twin = 64" Width x 87" Length, Queen / Full = 87" Width x 87" Length, and King = 101" Width x 90" Length.

    A comforter is sometimes covered with a duvet (comforter) cover for protection and prolonged use.

    Comforters are typically packaged in a set that also includes a bed skirt, pillow shams, and sometimes pillows.

  • Bed Skirt:

    A piece of material laid on top of the box spring on a bed and used to decorate the base of the bed and hide the space underneath the bed.

  • European Sham:

    (also known as Euro Sham, Eurosham, European Pillow Sham) - A large pillow case used as an accent in bedding sets; usually contains additional fabric surrounding the standard pillow case and commonly included as a part of bedding/ comforter sets.

  • Neckroll Pillow:

    A small, oblong accent pillow commonly found in bedding/ comforter sets.

     

     

    Neckroll Pillow

  • Sham:

    (also known as Pillow Sham or Standard Sham) - The fabric used to form an encasement to a pillow, traditionally known as a pillow case (pillowcase). 

  • Quilt:

    Created by placing a layer of cotton or some other fill between two layers of fabric.  Held in place by stitching or sealing in a regular, consistent, all-over pattern

  • Duvet:

    A duvet is similar to a comforter and/or a quilt in that a duvet is also composed of two layers of fabric with an insulation substance between. However, the difference between a duvet and a comforter and/or quilt is that the duvet is to be placed inside a duvet cover.  A comforter and/or quilt can be used as independent bed covers

  • Duvet Cover: 

    A giant pillowcase-like covering that fits over a duvet.  It is open on one end, typically closed by buttons, ties, Velcro, or a zipper.

  • Construction

    Filling - Comforters are filled with layers of material such as polyester batting, down feathers, wool, or silk. The loft of the filling determines the weight as well as the level of insulation. The comforter is stitched or quilted to secure the filling and keep it evenly distributed.

    Shell/Covering - The outer shells of comforters are typically constructed using cotton, silk, or polyester fabrics or blends, of varying thread counts. Comforter shells vary in design and color, often designed to coordinate with other bedding.

  • Fill:

    The material used to stuff items such as comforters or pillows.  Natural down and man-made synthetics are examples of fill materials.

Now that you’ve got the key terms under your belt, you can understand the different commonly packaged options available for purchasing your bedding. 

 

Delong Home Fashion
1557 CHICO AVE
S EL MONTE , CA 91733
United States
ph: 626-279-9833
fax: 626-579-9832
alt: 626-579-6688