Good sleep is very rare in today’s society. Sleep deprivation has reached a point where being a sound sleeper is a social currency. While the sleep-deprived enrol themselves in sleep clinics and social media detox, it never occurs to them that something else is blocking their slumber.
Believe it or not, the answer lies in the bed quilts.
Yeah, no sheet, Sherlock!
For the body to loosen up, the quilts have to match the comfort. It is an often ignored aspect of sleep studies, yet there is a lot that goes into the science of bed quilts.
Before blindly buying a quilt or a bedsheet, some questions need to be asked.
Can the bed quilt cause allergy?
With some quilts being made from geese and duck feathers, the chances of allergy are not out of the question.
Why does body temperature matter?
People come in 2 types, hot sleepers and cold sleepers. Pretty self-explanatory, the latter feels like they have frostbite, and the former feels like they are on fire throughout the night. This can be a deal-breaker for couples who share quilts. An ideal relationship will have a quilt that fits every temperature.
How heavy can the quilt get?
Often a given in every sleep study, a weighted blanket can help with extreme deprivation. The assumption is that the heavier the blanket, the faster one will be knocked out. But people forget that one has to breathe under the weight of all the blankets.
Ultimately all of these questions boil down to one factor; the fabric that goes into the bed quilt or the sheet.
FABRIC
Bed quilts are made of singular or combinations of fabric. There are wool, cotton, microfiber, feather and down and even bamboo quilts. Choosing the right kind of cloth is the answer to the above questions. For an allergy-free night, wool and cotton are the best options. Some fabrics, like feather and down, tend to attract insects and bacteria. So for those who want the comfort of a feather and down can check out microfiber quilts. Synthetically made fibre; they are similar to feather and down but easy on the allergies.
Additionally, the texture of the quilts should be gauged. Do not let the cloth’s fluffy nature fool anyone into buying a quilt that will have them feeling like they are being grilled inside a Dutch oven. If it is too heavy, it can leave one gasping for air in the middle of the night.
DURABILITY
For a bed quilt to last, quality is paramount. Since quilts are an investment for the long haul, there is no harm in looking for the best quality one. Avoid fabrics that breed pests. Dust can settle on it easily, and quilts are not maintenance-free. So for situations like these, go for quilts that need the least amount of effort. Some fabrics take forever to dry and cannot be machine washed. Synthetic fibres do not survive for long like their natural counterparts, although they are cheap. Quilts of bamboo are coveted, but the expenses and damage control that comes with it requires commitment.
Quilt hunting is an art as well as a sport. But the rewards that come with it is warm enough to last a lifetime of winters.
