Should I buy manmade fibres or natural fillings?
This is a matter of personal preference; man-made continental quilts have certain advantages over natural filled products. They are generally less expensive, so more people can enjoy the luxury of a continental quilt at affordable prices. They are odourless, non-allergenic and are dust free. Continental quilts with man-made fillings are easy to care for and to wash. As with most things, the better the quality of man-made filling, the better the overall performance of the quilt. Most man-made fillings are made from polyester fibres and can be solid or hollow which traps even more air within and between each fibre. Natural quilts are, in general, lighter and warmer than man-made quilts. They will drape around the body and breathe as only a natural product can. A comfortable sleeper will perspire around one-third to one pint of moisture a night. To maintain dry and comfortable warmth, this moisture must be transported away from the body. Natural fillings are more absorbent than man-made f
