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Baffled Box : The best quality construction for down comforters. Baffled boxes keep down from shifting and prevents cold spots. Baffled box construction allows the down to loft to its fullest for maximum insulation.

Bamboo Fabrýc : Bamboo fabrics are made from pure bamboo fiber yarns which have excellent wet permeability, moisture vapor transmission property, soft hand, better drape, easy dying, splendid colors. It is a newly founded, great prospective green fabric.

Cotton : Widely used natural fiber. 100% cotton is soft, durable and breathable. The quality of cotton is measured by the length of its staple (or fiber). The longer the staple the more luxurious and durable the cotton.

Poly / Cotton : To prevent winkles of fabrics, polyester fibers can be added in different compositions. Polyester decreases the absorbancy of the fabric, It is less breathable. Poly/cotton priced moderately compared to 100% cotton.

Down : Down is the undercoat of the bird (gooses, ducks) that traps warm air next to the bird's skin. It serves as a natural insulator (one of the best). It’s light and very comfartable.

Jacquard : A type of fabrics (weaving), which the design is created by weaving different threads together.

Sateen Weave : Woven with four/two stitches over, one stitch under. Sateen weave makes it possible to increase the thread count. Because this weave places the most threads on the surface of the sheet, sateen fabrics are very soft and luxurious.

Terry : A towel with loops. The longer and more dense the loops, the thicker and more absorbent and more luxurious the towel.

Thread Count : The number of threads per square inch of fabric. The higher the thread count, the softer and more durable the fabric.

Nanometer : Nanometer is the general name given to the fibers which are less the 1 denier. This makes nanometer fiber products softer and goose down like.
 
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