Some things about quilt core

People are paying more and more attention to the quality of sleep, and the types of quilt materials are also diverse. New materials are launched almost every two years. Compared with the cotton quilts that have been used for generations and the quilts with new materials containing technical content, which one is more comfortable, which one is more cost-effective, and how to choose? Let's enter the quilt market together and choose slowly.

According to health empirical research, people are most likely to fall asleep when the bed temperature is between 32°C and 34°C. The bed temperature is low and requires long-term heating with body temperature, which not only consumes the body's heat energy but also excites the cerebral cortex after the human body surface is exposed to cold stimulation for some time, thereby delaying the time to fall asleep or causing a lack of deep sleep. It is best to keep the relative humidity in the bed between 50% and 60%. How to have a good sleep starts with choosing the right quilt.

The impact of quilt weight on comfort

We often encounter the following situations: halfway through sleeping, we feel that the quilt is very heavy and presses us hard to breathe; we feel that the more we sleep, the colder we get and the warmth retention effect is not good enough; we feel that the quilt on our body is very light and insecure when sleeping. It is not stable; it is easier to dream when sleeping under a certain quilt, etc.

In addition to being related to the season, the material of the quilt, and physical condition, these conditions are also directly related to one factor, and that is the weight of the quilt.

An overweight quilt will compress the chest, leading to reduced lung capacity and prone to nightmares. It can also easily cause the temperature of the quilt to exceed 35°C, which will cause the body's metabolism to be overactive, increase energy consumption, and increase sweat. After waking up, you will feel tired, sleepy, and prone to cold.

It is not good to blindly pursue a light quilt. If the quilt is too light, the warmth and heat insulation effects are not good enough. It may make the sleeper feel unsteady and unable to enter deep sleep and feel particularly sleepy when waking up.

Therefore, when choosing a quilt, you must choose a quilt of moderate weight. Because the fabrics of quilts vary from season to season, the weight of quilts is not a one-size-fits-all standard. In principle, it is recommended to choose a 3kg quilt. You can add a blanket according to the degree of coldness. In spring and autumn, choose a quilt with a weight of 1-1.5 kg. In principle, the weight of a down quilt is about half that of a cotton quilt.

Beds at home are generally 1.5/1.8 meters wide, so most quilts on the market are made according to these standard sizes. Quilts are usually divided into three sizes: extra-large double quilt, double quilt, and single quilt.

Double quilt is the most common style. For a 1.5-meter bed, choose a 200cm×230cm quilt, and for a 1.8-meter bed, choose a 220cm×240cm quilt. These two quilts can be used universally.

The size of an adult single quilt is generally 180cm x 220cm. Quilts used in teenagers' or student dormitories are generally 150cm x 210cm. If it is a quilt for a baby, it is recommended to choose 120cm×150cm.

The size of the quilt can be fine-tuned based on personal height and preference. Quilts used in winter are generally longer and wider than air-conditioned quilts used in summer to ensure warmer and more comfortable feet. In addition, if you are taller, the quilt you choose should also be longer. At the same time, it is recommended that the size of the quilt should match the size of the quilt cover to avoid unevenness of the quilt in the quilt cover.

Classification of warmth levels of quilts

In addition to the weight of the quilt, the warmth level indication of the quilt has appeared on the label of the quilt. When shopping, we can find that quilts are divided into 1 to 6 warmth levels. The larger the number, the higher the warmth level.

Levels 1 to 2 are for summer, levels 3 to 4 are for spring and autumn quilts, and levels 5 to 6 are for thick winter quilts. After the quilt warmth is marked by numbers, we can choose suitable quilts according to the season, and it can also avoid storing too many quilts at home and can be used in combination.

For example, the warmth level of summer quilts and air-conditioning quilts is generally below level 2. The thickness of spring and autumn quilts is thicker than summer quilts, and the warmth level is also higher.

The story of mites on the quilt

If a quilt is not exposed to the sun for three months, it will breed 6 million mites. This statement is not alarmist.

Mites are microscopic pests that are not easily visible to the naked eye. They are the vector of skin infectious diseases, such as chronic urticaria, chronic asthma, and chronic allergic rhinitis. 95% of them are caused by mites. It likes to live in a warm and humid environment, so to eliminate mites, two sharp tools must be provided: ventilation and light.

It is best to dry the quilt for more than two days in a row. When drying, the front and back of the quilt should be dried alternately, so that it can be completely exposed and kill the mites.

After getting up in the morning, it is best not to fold the quilt immediately, but to turn over the side that is in contact with the body, spread it on the bed, and then open the window for ventilation to reduce the humidity of the quilt.

On cloudy days or cold weather, if it is inconvenient to dry the quilt, you can use the electric heater or electric blanket at home to heat and dry the quilt, which can prevent the breeding of mites even in humid seasons.

During sleep, the human body automatically discharges sweat, and the hygroscopicity of the quilt directly affects the quality of sleep. Everyone has experienced sweating after a cold. If the quilt is not effective in absorbing moisture and wicking away sweat, and the sweat on the body cannot be fully absorbed and discharged, you will feel wet and uncomfortable, and it will also affect the quality of your sleep.

Therefore, the moisture-wicking function of the quilt is very important.

Quilt cleaning tips

Not all quilts can be cleaned with water or dry cleaning. If you want to make your quilt last longer, you must choose the correct cleaning method.

Silk quilt: Do not wash or dry clean. If there is any dirt, just wipe the dirty parts with clean water.

Wool quilt: Do not wash, bleach, or iron. It can be sent to a dry cleaner for dry cleaning. Do not expose it to sunlight.

Down quilt: It is generally recommended to dry clean it once every 3-5 years. It cannot be washed or frequently exposed to the sun. It only needs to be dried in a ventilated place for an hour or two.

Towel quilt: It can be washed and does not require dry cleaning. It is recommended to wash it with neutral laundry detergent to prevent the towel from becoming hard.

Quilts: Quilts cannot be washed with water. The main cleaning method is to beat the dust outdoors.

Fiber quilt: It can be washed in water or machine. Use neutral detergent or soap powder to clean and dehydrate in the weak cycle of the washing machine. No special maintenance is required.

Storage and maintenance of quilts

For all quilts, it is recommended that you use them with a quilt cover or other outer covering so that you can clean the quilt cover and other outer coverings when washing. When storing a quilt, be careful not to put heavy pressure on it. Long-term heavy pressure will change the shape of the quilt, make the material elastic and weak, and make the fluffiness and feel worse, affecting its warmth retention. When storing the quilt, you can also add some desiccant to keep the quilt dry.

Good quilts generally cost several hundred yuan, and there are even expensive quilts worth thousands of yuan. To make them more cost-effective, you must find ways to extend their service life.

Silk quilt: Do not expose it to sunlight, because silk protein will deteriorate due to the influence of ultraviolet rays, making the fiber brittle and shortening its life. If it gets wet, place it in a well-ventilated, cool place to dry naturally. Shake the silk quilt vigorously every week to restore elasticity to the inner fibers of the quilt. Regularly placing it in a ventilated place to dry it, or exposing it to weak sunlight in the morning and afternoon can also extend its service life.

Wool quilt: dry regularly in a sheltered place about a week apart. It is best to keep it in a cool place from 10 am to 3 pm and dry it for 2 hours each on the front and back sides. Let it dry in a sheltered place for 4-5 hours before storing. It can remove odors and eliminate bacteria. Let the quilt cool before folding it.

Down quilt: Generally, the drying effect can be achieved by placing it in a ventilated place to dry in the shade for about two weeks. Do not expose it to the hot sun, or cover the quilt with a sheet and then dry it. If the humidity is high, you can lay it flat on the bed and use a dehumidifier to dehumidify it.

Quilts: It is often seen that people beat the quilt with a stick when drying it. This is wrong because the cotton fiber is thick, short, and easy to break. Repeated beating will reduce the warmth retention performance of the quilt.

Towel quilt: Towel quilt has no special maintenance requirements, just keep it clean regularly.