| There are only a few specialist websites on the | | | | (Autumn/Spring). 6 tog or 4.5 tog (Summer) Siberian |
| Internet that actually sell or provide useful information | | | | quilts are quite a bit harder to find though they do exist. |
| regarding one of the most highly rated, top of the | | | | Why is a Siberian Goose down quilt different? |
| range types of quilts - The Siberian Goose Down Quilt. | | | | Quite simply, it's the quality of the down used. Siberian |
| Known in the UK as Siberian duvets and Siberian quilts | | | | down is lighter than Hungarian, Canadian, Russian and |
| in the USA these types of Goose down filled quilts are | | | | UK down. Because of this the amount of Siberian |
| regarded as simply the best quilts you could buy. | | | | down needed to fill, say a 13.5 tog quilt, is less than the |
| Why are only a few select websites offering these? | | | | other types of down fill mentioned. This results in a |
| The main reason for this is because Siberian Goose | | | | lighter quilt with the same tog rating. A lighter quilt would |
| down quilts (duvets) are a top of the range, high quality | | | | be more comfortable than a heavier one weighing |
| quilt with, in some cases, a very high price tag. For a | | | | down on you on the bed. Giving you an altogether |
| top of the range Super king size you could expect to | | | | more restful nights sleep. |
| pay £475.00 ($930.00) approximately. These | | | | Care information for Siberian quilts |
| are usually supplied by High street stores who happen | | | | You can expect a Siberian quilt to last a lifetime given |
| to have a website and sell at high street prices on their | | | | proper care. Regularly air the quilt. When new, it should |
| site - no savings there then. | | | | be aired for 24 hours before use. This ensures |
| These Siberian quilts are often regarded as "out | | | | maximum warmth and helps warm air to flow inside it. |
| of reach" to the average shopper, until now. | | | | Shake it from time to time to fill it with air and |
| There's no reason why most people can't find a good | | | | maximise it's loft insulation. They can usually be |
| quality Siberian Goose down quilt (duvet) on the | | | | washed at 40°C (check the label) in home or |
| Internet. You'll need to do a little digging around the net | | | | commercial washing machines. Use a quilt cover to |
| to find one but when you do you'll be pleased that you | | | | protect the quilt. Siberian quilts (duvets) are lightweight |
| did. | | | | and easy to maintain. |
| They're usually available in 13.5 tog (Winter) or 10.5 tog | | | | |