How is the quality of the silk quality? Is there a zipper on the side to check? Has anybody tried to take a smal sample of the silk fill and burn it?
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I was not able to actually see/touch the silk - there is not a zipper. Also - I have not heard of burning silk to test for quality. Sorry, I know I am not much help!
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It does have a side zipper but not very long-about 4 inches. I was extremely skeptical about its silk quality when it arrived 3 years ago. I pulled some silk flosses from its inside on different parts- away from the zipper. I did some burning tests & bleach tests. It was 100% silk; However, The one I got 3 years ago was mixed wish some shorter silk fibers (still silk). Last year, I bought two more, which were much better than my old one-it was all long silk fibers (not the longest but good enough). The cotton covers are absolutely great!
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Gwen I don't know is this is normal but my bottle arrived in the same condition. I don't think I thought much about it and i've had nothing but great results with the products.I was actually at a store this morning and ran across a bottle of CHI Silk Infusion and it didn't have a protective seal. CHI really should change this. Hope this helps. - N.Simms
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Their guarantee is about as good as toilet paper. Zippers broke on ours within 3 months, and they would not replace the product. They offered to sell me replacement for the outer fabric for like $20 plus shipping.
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I really do not understand why burn it. But I do not burn it. I just got it and use it, it is good quality at least that is my experience.
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Hello, I bought one of these a few months ago and there are no zippered compartments, plus the bag is not real leather but a composite of ground up leather stained and adhered to a fabric base... strings are always coming out of the edges and it looks like it is fraying. do yourself a favor and spend more on a real leather brief, I'm currently looking for a replacement...
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I opened the zipper on the cushion to answer your question, but whatever the cushion contains is stitched into a thin fabric liner. I was able to press some of it against the liner and it looks to be the opened husks of some grain, dark brown or grey, each about 2 mm. It doesn't feel like beans or peas (and is too light to be either) and is much harder and weighs more than Styrofoam. Worth noting: 1) it has barely compressed under daily use, and 2) it's never attracted bugs, not even when we had the ant problem. So whether it's a natural or man-made filler, it does the job just fine. It would be easy enough to break the stitching at one edge to add more filler when and if you wanted to. I opened the zipper on the cushion to answer your question, but whatever the cushion contains is stitched into a thin fabric liner. I was able to press some of it against the liner and it looks to be the opened husks of some grain, dark brown or grey, each about 2 mm. It doesn't feel like beans or peas (and is too light to be either) and is much harder and weighs more than Styrofoam. Worth noting: 1) it has barely compressed under daily use, and 2) it's never attracted bugs, not even when we had the ant problem. So whether it's a natural or man-made filler, it does the job just fine. It... » Read More I opened the zipper on the cushion to answer your question, but whatever the cushion contains is stitched into a thin fabric liner. I was able to press some of it against the liner and it looks to be the opened husks of some grain, dark brown or grey, each about 2 mm. It doesn't feel like beans or peas (and is too light to be either) and is much harder and weighs more than Styrofoam. Worth noting: 1) it has barely compressed under daily use, and 2) it's never attracted bugs, not even when we had the ant problem. So whether it's a natural or man-made filler, it does the job just fine. It would be easy enough to break the stitching at one edge to add more filler when and if you wanted to. « Show Less
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There is no difference, they are both 100% pure silk. We bought one of each, and you can't tell the difference. They are both labeled the same.
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I am sorry I won't be much help - my silk comforter did not have any odor! My guess would be that the plastic bag the comforter was packed in probably held in any odors (no telling how long that comforter had been sitting in a warehouse). My suggestion - spread it outside for a day and see if Mother Nature takes care of it for you!
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Very comfy and warm. Don't know about expedition quality. I live in NW Montana and am not as active as I used to be. I like the half zipper. The first time I washed mine it literally stank like crap. Had to soak it in white vinegar for a while and then washed it and no problems. Can throw it in the dryer on low, too. Have fun on the trip! Sorry I can't be more help.
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I've roasted over a hundred batches with the FR SR500 and although there is a caramel/burnt sugar smell afterwards, I've not had much smoke. It is a good idea to roast under a kitchen hood to help eliminate the smell, but I don't even turn on the fan anymore as we've gotten used to the smell. Can you tell me about your roast:Are you new to roasting? How dark did your beans get? Did you reach second crack? How long did you roast?
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You may want to ask the seller. To me it seems like some fake leather. Not quite as baby soft as the originals but a great replacement. I use them all the time and I am satisfied with the quality.
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Thihs company was not forthcoming with answers when I had a complaint. But with my pillow and another of the same type that I bought at Costco, I have sewn the shape into a zipper cover - not as tight or as good as a replacement tho.
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I'd say you are very shrewd to ask this....I love the product and own two, but yes, the weakest link in this product is the zipper. I would recommend being careful with the zipper and not pulling too hard on it, otherwise it is a great product. When the zipper went kaput on my first one of these, we were able to take the cloth part to a seamstress who rezippered it for us, so there is a fix.
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It's not a sack. It is already fairly realistic. You could cut the silk, if you want.
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I think that's a question for the manufacturer. I strongly doubt it's silk thread. I'm a seamstress and I can't tell. Nothing lasts forever! I'm very happy with the pillow case. I've been hand washing it and line drying, but I just put it through the regular washer and dryer and it came out beautifully. I would imagine doing that on a regular basis would break down the silk sooner. I'll probably have different colored sheets by then! I plan to buy more cases as gifts - they're a great buy!
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It is 100% silk. I purchased 2 of them and have been extremely pleased in all aspects.
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I know they would last longer if I hand washed silk pillowcases in woolite, but to save time, I always wash my silk pillowcases in washer & dryer with the sheets. Be aware that you will replace it about once a year or so. I am trying this heavier one to see if maybe it lasts two years with such abuse, lol.