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Down Comforters and Bedding Definitions
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Cambric Also called chambray, fine, lightweight cloth, usually cotton, in a plain weave with colored, lengthwise threads and a white fill. Its yarns are constructed in squares, slightly drawn out and twisted in both directions. Damask A rich, glossy fabric, usually woven with a variety of elaborate, jacquard patterns, which are flat and reversible. In the 13th century, Italian traveler Marco Polo named the original silk fabric "damask" after the influential Arab city, Damascus. Firm and lustrous, damask is one of the oldest and most popular materials used today Down The soft, light clusters found under the feathers of geese or ducks that trap warm air next to the birds' skin. Each cluster has thousands of soft, puffy filaments that extend outward from a central quill (like a dandelion), creating a 3-dimensional structure for maximum loft and insulation. These clusters trap heat and air, which provide insulation that keeps ducks and geese warm in really cold temperatures, and enables them to swim in freezing waters. Egyptian Cotton Considered the best cotton in the world. Cultivated mainly in the Nile River Valley in Egypt, this grade of cotton boasts the longest and strongest fibers. Used in high-end towels and linens. Fill Power The quality of down is measured by its fill power. Down with a higher fill power will be lighter, fluffier, and loftier making the comforter cloud-like. Higher fill power will also provide better insulation. The fill power number represents the number of cubic inches occupied by one ounce of down. Gusset A narrow piece of fabric inserted in the a comforter to create pockets. This helps keep the down uniform throughout the comforter. Jacquard A decorative woven or knitted pattern created by using the Jacquard attachment on a loom. This attachment has a punch card like a piano, so it offers better design versatility and fabric control. The word "jacquard" comes from the inventor, Joseph Marie Jacquard, who invented this type of loom in 1801. Some types of jacquard fabrics have specific names, like damask and brocade. Used in a variety of apparel and home goods. Microfiber A series of synthetic fibers that is extremely soft, lightweight, breathable, durable and ultrafine. In fact, microfibers are two times finer than silk and one hundred times finer than a human hair! Microfiber is currently manufactured from acrylic, nylon, polyester and rayon. Pima Cotton One of the best grades of cotton in the world, ranked right behind Egyptian and Supima cotton. It features long, luxurious fibers used in high-end towels, sheets and more. Pima cotton is a generic name for extra-long staple (ELS) cotton grown in the U.S., Australia, Peru and in very limited production in a few other locations around the world. The primary differences between Pima (ELS growths) cotton and upland cotton are staple length and strength of the fiber. In the U.S., cotton is considered to be ELS or Pima if it is an inch and 3/8 or longer. Its strength and uniformity measurements are considerably higher than those of upland cotton. Sateen A type of fabric weave that creates a soft, smooth, lustrous surface. Silk This fiber is known as one of the finest textiles because of its softness and radiant sheen. It is naturally created by the silkworm in the construction of its cocoon. Used in apparel, bedding, draperies and more. Supima Cotton The name "Supima®" is a licensed trademark owned by Supima and its members. It is used to promote textile and apparel products made of 100% American Pima cotton, but is strictly controlled by the grower organization. The name "Supima" is an abbreviation for Superior Pima. Rivals Egyptian cotton and considered the second softest cotton in the world. Thread Count The number of threads per square inch of fabric.
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