How To Use the Chart

What kind of "sleeper" are you; "average", "cold" or "warm"?

What is the approximate temperature of your bedroom at during your sleeping hours?

How will you be using the comforter? Year around? Just for Summer or just for Winter?

Now that you know what kind of sleeper you are, and the temperature of your bedroom, take a look at the chart above. You'll notice that there is a considerable overlap between the warmth levels for a given temperature range. For the "cold" sleeper, you would want to select the warmer warmth level in your temperature range. For the "warm" sleeper, you'd want to select the lighter warmth level in your temperature range. For example:

If you are an "average" sleeper with a bedroom temperature of 60 degrees, we'd recommend an Autumn warmth, with the fill power of your choice. This is one time when being "average" is a good thing! You have a wide range of warmth levels that will keep you comfortable. You can go lightweight with a Summer warmth, or, get the widest range of comfort with an Autumn, or go super fluffy and warm with a Winter warmth, depending on what you're looking for in a down comforter.

If you are a cold sleeper, you may want to consider a warmer warmth level in your bedroom temperature range, for instance: If your bedroom is 60 degrees and you are a cold sleeper, we'd recommend the warmer options in this temperature range; an Autumn warmth, in a 750 or 800 fill power or the Winter (or even Deep Winter for the very cold sleeper) warmth if you wanted a really warm and fluffy comforter.

If you are a warm sleeper, you may want to consider a cooler warmth level in your bedroom temperature range, for instance: If your bedroom is 60 degrees and you are a warm sleeper, we'd recommend the lighter options in this temperature range, a Tropical in a 650 or 750 fill.

A word about Fill Power and choosing the warmth level of your Down Comforter:

"Fill power" is how we can quantify or describe the quality of different grades of goose down. For example: 750 fill is composed of larger down clusters then 650 fill, and will fill more space (750 cubic inches, vs. 650 cubic inches) with the same amount of weight. This means, for example, that a 44oz 750 Queen Size Autumn comforter will be fluffier and warmer than a 44oz 650 Queen Size Autumn comforter.

You can use fill power to help "fine tune" the warmth of your comforter. For instance, if you are an average sleeper and your room temperature is 60° - 70° you might choose a Summer or Autumn comforter. We'll use a Queen Size down comforter for this example. Depending on the fill power you choose, you will get:

• Summer 650 30oz fill - the coolest of these choices.
• Summer 750 30oz fill - fluffier and warmer, compared to the 650 fill.
• Summer 800 30oz fill - fluffier and warmer, compared to the Summer 750 fill. The Summer 800 might also be called an "Autumn Light".
• Autumn 650 46oz fill - heavier, fluffier and warmer than the Summer 800.
• Autumn 750 46oz fill - Fluffier and warmer, compared to the Autumn 650.
• Autumn 800 46oz fill - The fluffiest and warmest of these choices.

Our Down Comforter Warmth Levels

From ultra light and barely there, to the thickest, fluffiest and warmest goose down comforters available anywhere, we have a down comforter that is just right for you.

Ultra Light: Available in Batiste and Eiderdown. For the warmest sleepers in warm bedrooms.

Tropical: A slightly lighter version of the Summer, for warm sleepers in warm bedrooms.

Summer: The Summer down comforter is designed for use in the South (with air-conditioned bedrooms) and for those who live elsewhere but keep a comfortably warm bedroom. Imagine a cool Summer night and a down comforter that is so light it feels "barely there" except for the gentle warmth it provides. That is our Summer down comforter! (hint: Our Batiste down comforter excels in this warmth/application).

Autumn: Our year-around or "all-seasons comforter", not too hot, not too cold for the average person in a range of climates. This comforter is for those who want a fluffy and warm down comforter; without too much of a good thing. (hint: Select the 650 fill for a little less warmth, the 750 or 800 fill for a little more warmth. Select the Summer 800 for an "Autumn Light".).

Winter: The Winter down comforter offers a luxurious loft and dependable warmth for those who prefer little or no bedroom heat (around 60 degrees). A favorite where Winter is long and warmth is a necessity, not a luxury.

Deep Winter: Our fluffiest and warmest goose down comforter. Designed for those who want the ultimate in lightweight warmth in the coldest of climates. This comforter, like the European duvets of yesteryear (when fire was state-of-the-art for heating and the cows slept downstairs), is very thick and fluffy, yet it seems to float around you, cuddling you in warmth, not weight. (hint : We love the Lyocell for this warmth - recommended for bedrooms that are kept around 50 degrees or colder)

We can add more down to your comforter, but we cannot remove it. So if you are concerned about over heating, a good rule of thumb is to select a weight that is one weight lighter than you think will keep you comfortable. If, within 1 year of your purchase, you decide that you would like more down added, we only charge for the actual cost of the down and return shipping.

Does your spouse or partner sleep warmer or cooler than you? Ask Us about a custom filled "dual warmth" down comforter, with each side filled for your perfect warmth.