Summary of Plumeria Bay® down proof fabrics (details below):
- Traditional Luxury: 300 thread count, Egyptian Cotton
- Batiste: 308 thread count, Egyptian cotton
- Lyocell: 304 thread count, Natural
fiber from Beechwood
- Organic Cotton: 262 thread count, Organically grown, chemical free cotton
Threadcount is only part of the story when considering a fine downproof fabric for your down comforters. Even more important is the type and size of yarn, and the density with which it is woven (different than threadcount). All of our down proof fabrics, Traditional Luxury, Batiste, Lyocell and Organic, are woven in Europe by mills with decades of specialized expertise. These fabrics offer the ideal combination of downproof qualities, strength, durability and a fine hand.
Confidence
in Textiles: Your assurance that all Plumeria Bay® Luxury Down Comforters
and Pillows have earned the Confidence in Textiles certification for ecologically
safe and healthful textiles.
Traditional Luxury™:
Our Traditional
Luxury™ Down Comforters are available in your choice of 2 fabrics; a plain white Cotton Sateen or an elegant Jacquard Damask. Aside from the differences in appearance and weave, both fabrics share the same superior down proof qualities and durability.
The Cotton Sateen: This light weight, down proof European twill is one of the most densely woven and durable down comforter ticking's available. Capable of providing many years of dependable comfort. The sateen finish provides a very smooth "hand" and shimmering appearance.
The Jacquard Damask: A jacquard weave, with a simple white on white damask
stripe. This
is perhaps the finest down proof European jacquard available for a down comforter,
at any price, yet far lighter in weight than most. Traditional Luxury™ fabrics
have the following specifications:
- Egyptian Cotton
- 300 Threadcount
- Cotton Sateen weighs 3 ounces per square yard (105 grams per sq. meter)
- Jacquard weighs 3.4 ounces per square yard (115 grams per sq. meter)
- Guaranteed Ecologically
Safe and Healthy Fabrics
Batiste:
Used in our Batiste
Down Comforters, this is one of the lightest downproof fabrics available anywhere in the world. The finest long staple Egyptian cotton is converted to yarn in Switzerland, where it is tightly twisted and mercerized. Then it goes to the state of the art European fabric mills where it is woven into this specialized lightweight downproof ticking.
This fabric is cool and crisp to the touch, with a light and airy feel. Finely woven yet very strong, this fabric excels in all warmth levels. Available in our Ultra-Light, Tropical, Summer, Autumn and Winter Down Comforters.
A lightweight cotton or silk duvet cover is suggested for use with the Batiste Luxury down comforter.
Our Batiste Fabric has the following specifications:
Organic Cotton:
New for 2008! Organic Cotton
Down Comforters. From planting to finished fabric, no harmful chemicals are used in the production of this wonderfully soft and lightweight down proof fabric.
This organic cotton fabric is very soft and lightweight. No dyes are used so the fabric is in its natural color. Available in our Tropical, Summer, Autumn and Winter Down Comforters.
A lightweight cotton or silk duvet cover is suggested for use with the Organic Cotton down comforter.
Our Organic Cotton Fabric has the following specifications:
Lyocell (pronounced Ly-Oh-Cell):
Our Lyocell
Down Comforters are made with a natural fabric called Lyocell. Lyocell is the first new natural fiber in decades, perfected in our down proof ticking. This award winning, ecologically friendly cellulose based fabric is made from the fibers of the Beechwood tree.
Lyocell has the luxurious softness, flow and drape of silk and is much more absorbent than cotton. The ability to wick away moisture is critical in a down comforter, helping to keep you perfectly comfortable. This fabric makes an absolutely gorgeous and superbly funtional down comforter.
Our Lyocell fabric is woven in Austria. It's weave and threadcount is perfectly optimized for strength and down proof durability.
Our Lyocell fabric has the following specifications:
- Ecologically friendly,
cellulose based fabric
- More absorbent - Wider comfort range
- 304 Threadcount
- Weight: 2.74 ounces per square yard (105 grams per sq. meter)
- Guaranteed Ecologically
Safe and Healthy Fabrics
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