What fabric 100% stops feathers? 200 thread (with guarantee) count does not. 500TC? 1000TC? Ticking? Please help. Thank you!
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I have found that 600-800 thread count keeps the down in. You need to get 100% down, or else the feather quills will stick out no matter what you do. Down, and at least 600 thread count, and you should be in good shape. Long-staple Egyptian cotton or equivalent is great, but it's not completely necessary. Be really sure the place you buy it from has a good return policy I bought from this vendor, and what they listed as Soft turned out to be Hard As A Rock. As it turns out I had a need for bolsters, so they are repurposed, but I definitely would not use them for under my head...I don't like sleeping on rocks! I have found that 600-800 thread count keeps the down in. You need to get 100% down, or else the feather quills will stick out no matter what you do. Down, and at least 600 thread count, and you should be in good shape. Long-staple Egyptian cotton or equivalent is great, but it's not completely necessary. Be really sure the place you buy it from has a good return policy I bought from this vendor, and what they listed as Soft turned out to be Hard As A Rock. As it turns out I had a need for bolsters, so they are repurposed, but I definitely would not use them for under my head...I don't like... » Read More I have found that 600-800 thread count keeps the down in. You need to get 100% down, or else the feather quills will stick out no matter what you do. Down, and at least 600 thread count, and you should be in good shape. Long-staple Egyptian cotton or equivalent is great, but it's not completely necessary. Be really sure the place you buy it from has a good return policy I bought from this vendor, and what they listed as Soft turned out to be Hard As A Rock. As it turns out I had a need for bolsters, so they are repurposed, but I definitely would not use them for under my head...I don't like sleeping on rocks! « Show Less
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Are you inquiring about a feather pillow or a down filled pillow? I secured new down pillows in Oct. that I absolutely love. I am hoping the 500 ThreadCount (TC) fabric retains the fluff better than the 300 TC that I bought 5 yrs. ago. I cannot tell you for certain but so far it is great.
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These pillows are goose down, not the same a full feathers. Down pillows, comforters and the like are always softer and extremely less like to have a feather escape. I've had these pillows for aprox 2 weeks now and no evidence of any of the down poking thru. Very very comfortable pillows.
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I'm sorry I can't answer you question. I can tell it is very sticky and I've never had any fabric I've put on it shift or move in any way. I did a quick search and found a FB post (https://www.facebook.com/FiveStarFonts.embroidery/posts/747985168562503) where they were talking about it and it seems the majority liked Floriani Perfect Stick stabilizer for embroidering hats.
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It should work. I haven't had any trouble with feathers sticking me at all. It's soft, I'm not sure if it is really something to use for support but very comfy.
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I haven't been able to find one! Wish I could,,,,loosing some feathers,but I love this comforter.Top quality for sure :)
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I can't speak for any of the sellers from outside the US, I.e. Thailand. However, I have bought from the seller "simply beautiful" like 4 times and never had a problem. I haven't heard about fake Feathers on the market.....guess I gotta ask around to find out who not to buy from now. Cid
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It is not feathers. I am not sure what it is made of but it is a synthetic material that is made to mimic down in terms of being light but warm. I have had many down alternative comforters and have found them satisfactory. I believe the down alternative is less expensive than feathers. You could probably google down alternative and find out more about its composition.
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They are the Pointehaven 610 Thread count... 610 count weave. They seems sturdier than most 600+ count I have owned in the past. It took several washings to get them as soft as I like. Now they are great except for the "deep" pockets. They mean really, really deep but they do stay on the mattress. I am happy with them.
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hi; i checked today. the entire shell is 100% cotton. inside are different types of feathers. i love it; it keeps me very toasty during the maine winters up here. hope this helps.
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I am no thread expert but there is a difference. This is polyester layered over polyester. 100% cotton thread has a different feel to it. I would suggest going to Hobby Lobby, Walmart, Joann Fabric or any other craft store and feel for yourself the difference between the coats and clark brand and other brands. Even though this is less expensive, in the long run it's more costly because it runs out quickly and it breaks, tangles, snags in your machine and almost all the time during hand sewing so you are basically using more thread and having to discard much of this thread. You get what you pay for. Coats and Clark is not the company it used to be. Now, all of their threads are made in Mexico. Cheap labor and sub-standard material. Hope this helps.
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Yes...thread count is how tightly the cloth is woven. 1200 is about as tight as you can get which actually means no shrinkage at all, not in hot water or in a hot dryer. The more loosely woven the cloth (much cheaper to buy) the more it can shrink, and the more feathers can poke through. Feathers do just fine in the dryer. Work it a little if there are any clumps after you take it out. I wash mine just fine, even in hot water when my dog peed on it. Bleach doesn't hurt 1200 count fabric but don't use it because of the feathers.
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The thread count wasn't given, but it's a tight weave and soft fabric - very high quality comforter all together. I've had mine for just a year and I love it. Bought it because of dust mite allergies and it helps. It replaced a down comforter, and it's heavier, but I've gotten used to that. I keep my bedroom at 55 degrees at night and with this comforter and a cotton quilt on top, I'm toasty warm. Last year I used only a cotton blanket over the comforter and I was chilly. With the down comforter, I would wake up often sweating, but with the wool comforter, I don't. I guess the wool breathes better than the down. You probably didn't want this much information, but hope it helps.
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Hello, the comforter we have has been washed at least once and no feathers have come out of it. It really is comfortable and keeps us worm.
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As it states in the description, it is a goose down alternative. It's not goose at all. I also was looking for a real goose down comforter,always wanted one,but, I'm so happy I bought this one. Sorry, not sure about the thread count. I hope this helps you.
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No idea. The actual pillowcase does not list a thread count. When it arrives the packaging has the number 100 on it. It's all very vague
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I have not seen or felt one feather poking through! I love this comforter, it is however VERY warm. We keep our room cool at night (~60 degrees) and I have felt too hot at times. Great deal for the money.
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It is a little warm. I have a difficult time getting sheets or mattress pads that will cover both the mattress and the feather bed. You are better off using a separate cover made just for the feather bed. I do not have a problem getting stuck by feathers at all. Very comfortable.
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Hi there, this is quilting fabric. It might be better to find some high thread count sheets. That would keep the fibers in... Not sure this would. Hope this helps.