To the question: Which blanket is the warmest for the winter, we will answer in this article. To do this, we will analyze in detail why the blanket retains heat and which filler is better at doing this. The cover also plays an important role and how the filler is held in the cover.
What is the warmest duvet filling?
- The warmest fillers are considered real downy - from duck, eider, goose and camel hair. Modern technologies make it possible to get rid of allergenic dust mites in a duvet, thanks to very dense covers, as well as special treatments for down raw materials. This should be evidenced by special marking and certification. Camel hair has, along with a high thermal insulation ability, also a calming and relaxing property, thanks to natural lanolin.
- Next, natural sheep wool is isolated, which also perfectly copes with protecting the body from the cold and gives a feeling of comfort.
- The luxury silk blanket is soft and light and protects well from the cold, on a par with natural bamboo and eucalyptus fibers.
- Of the synthetic fillers, the warmest are holofiber, tinsulate, artificial swan fluff, eco-fluff, followed by silicone, the next sintapon.
What is the lightest warm blanket?
The lightest blanket for winter is definitely a downy option. It is airy, weightless and very warm. Further, holofiber can be distinguished, as well as silicone fiber and eco fluff.
What should be the cover of a warm blanket?
The ability of a blanket to retain heat is based on the property of retaining air in the layers of the filler. If in a warm blanket the filler gets into a shapeless mass, then it will lose the ability to effectively protect the body from heat loss and there will be little sense from it. To avoid this, cassette blanket technologies were invented, when the filler is held in special stitched compartments, independent of each other. Thereby contributing to the uniform distribution of the filler in the blanket. The most common type is the familiar quilted warm blanket, where the cover, together with an evenly distributed insulation, is stitched together, thereby contributing to its reliable fixation. Preferences when choosing are based on appearance and aesthetics, because technologically both options do their job well.
The material from which the cover for a warm blanket is made plays an important role in its ability to retain heat. Coarse calico, satin, ranfors - calico fabrics that are well breathable and pleasant to the body, do not cause allergies. Microfiber fabric made of high-tech polyester, it also absorbs moisture well like natural fabrics, but it dries three times faster and also perfectly saturates the body with oxygen.
How thick should a warm blanket be?
Another factor that indicates the degree of warmth of the blanket is the density of the filler. Or in other words, how much of this very heater is necessary per square meter of a blanket. The higher this indicator, the warmer the blanket and this applies to all types of fillers.
- 300-350gr/m2 is a quilt for autumn use;
- 350-450g/m2 this warm blanket can be used both in autumn and winter for moderately cold people;
- 450-550gr/m2 above average warm blanket for cold rooms or for people who get cold under regular blankets;
- 550-650gr/m2 super warm Alaska class blanket, suitable for everyone who is very cold;
Knowing this information, you can easily pick up a warm blanket and not fall for the tricks of marketers.
