Fabrics: Quilts & Sheets
What is denier?
Fabric denier (D) is a unit of measurement used to describe the thickness and weight of individual fibers or threads in a textile.
Higher denier fabrics use thicker threads, making them more durable, but heavier. Lower denier fabrics use finer threads, resulting in a lighter weight but more delicate material.
Understanding denier helps you choose fabrics suited to specific needs, balancing durability against weight and feel.
Fills: Quilts & Sheets
Fill-Power Explained
Down quality is measured by its fill-power, which in simple terms is a measure of the down cluster’s size. Larger clusters trap more air and are both warmer and lighter compared to lower quality down. The larger the down cluster, the higher the fill-power rating.
Fill-power represents how many cubic inches one ounce of down will occupy. If one ounce of down takes up 700 cubic inches of space, it is rated as 700 fill-power down. This means that less will be needed to achieve the same warmth as a 600 fill-power or lower down.
There are 3 different grades of down often used: 550 to 650 fill-power (high quality downs), 650 to 750 fill-power (performance downs), and 750 to 900 fill-power (premium downs—the lightest, warmest, and most expensive).
Fabrics: Mattresses
Insulations: Mattresses
What is R-value?
R-value is a measure to quantify insulation's ability to resist heat. In other words, it's a measure of thermal resistance. The higher the R-value, the greater the thermal resistance and the better it will keep you insulated from the ground below.