i already have a down comforter, but am looking for something to put over the comforter. something I can wash if it gets dirty, so I don't have to wash my giant down comforter. is that what this is? it looks like it is a plain old down comforter. i already have a down comforter, but am looking for something to put over the comforter. something I can wash if it gets dirty, so I don't have to wash my giant down comforter. is that what... » Read More i already have a down comforter, but am looking for something to put over the comforter. something I can wash if it gets dirty, so I don't have to wash my giant down comforter. is that what this is? it looks like it is a plain old down comforter. « Show Less
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You could put this comforter over a down comforter I suppose, but as adj3ts suggests, it is ideally used as a duvet insert. Also, it has down alternative filler, not actual goose down, so should wash up wonderfully if you follow the washing instructions.
511512
You are probably looking for a duvet cover, this is not what you're looking for. This is the comforter, which probably would need a cover also.
511513
This particular product, duvet insert, is ideally covered by a duvet cover. It allows for you to easily change the look of your decor without buying another comforter, just buy another duvet cover and change it. So with that being said, you may not have to wash the duvet insert as much as you would a normal comforter. Hope this helps!
1330197
Not sure what that means but I really love the one I ordered. I use it year round with a duvet. It's easy to wash and holds up well to everyday use.
686653
I didn't have that experience. Maybe the comforter was labeled incorrectly?. Contact the seller and see if they can assist you.
1662138
It must be dry cleaned. I do not like part because some dry cleaning chemicals always stays with the comforter and I have to breath in all night long. It will be ruined if washed.
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According to Marrikas the tag says "dry clean." However, they also said that both the cover and the fill can withstand water. My interpretation from their response is that you're on your own, but machine washing will probably be OK. I have personally machine-washed down comforters in the past. Assuming there is nothing unique about this one, it should be OK. (Cold water, gentle cycle, low heat dryer.)
509223
It's a comforter and it's cheap looking. I exchanged it for something else, good luck
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dear ,you need to add a duvet cover to this silk comforter ,then you can wash the duvet cover,thanks
697162
It says to dry-clean or something of that sort, but for us that defeats the purpose of getting this clean healthy comforter only to take it to the dry cleaners to have them use chemicals on it. Our washing machine has a cycle for wool and i believe it is either warm/cold or cold/cold i would have to look and see, but we wash it and wash it quite often. Right after we hang dry it usually in the sun for the whole day or two days to really dry it out and put in dryer on low for like 8 minutes and its all good, smells great super fresh, batting doesn't seem to move much. we use charlie's soap. hope that helps any questions about these, i don't rave all the time but this is the best comforter i have owned in my life thus far bar none.
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If this comforter isn't quite like the hotel quality in terms of getting the most fluff, where do you buy the high end hotel quality down comforters? I'm not too concern about the warmth or how heavy it is, what I'm looking for is the fluff and softness of the material. I don't want the comforter to look flat on my bed and I wouldn't cover it up with a duvet cover. I like the white classic look, the point in getting this type of comforter is because of how it looks I wouldn't cover it up even though white is hard to take care of.
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Just basically what the previous person said. The duvet is as thick as the pillow case but when you put the comforter in, it is just like a regular comforter. I bought it because our dog was getting sick all of the time on the bed at night. I figured it would be easier to wash, rather than the bulky comforter. Our dog hasn't gotten sick since... but it definitely easier to wash. This duvet is kind of silky so everything wipes off easily.
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Hi...I love the quilt but haven't had the need to launder it yet...it is being used as a "topper" over a solid bedspread. I think it will launder well just by looking at the construction...well-made and seems of generally good quality...should translate to an item that would wash well.
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It says dry clean only. I have only ever dry cleaned it. Has feathers so I wouldn't recommend washing it. However, this is the best comforter we have ever had! Not too hot and not heavy. Warm, light and fluffy!
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I don't know what it is but I washed mine in warm water with a cup of vinegar and hung it on the clothes line all day. It smelled much fresher so hope I got it out because we love the light weight of the comforter.
705486
It needs a cover but it wouldn't hurt if u didn't put one over it, it's just meant to have a design cover over it :) this is my fave comforter I've ever bought!
2053414
Depends on what you consider overfilled. It is thicker than a comforter but thinner than what I would consider a luxury stuffed comforter. For the money, it's a great deal. I have had mine for almost 3 years and it has held up well. It washes well and it hasn't gotten lumpy or flat (which usually happens with these types of comforters). The major plus is that it is synthetic so you can wash it. Hope this helps! :-)
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My suggestion is order a king. I realized the comforter I purchased from IKEA was for a king bed. It gives the bed enough coverage without worry of washer and dryer shrinkage. :)
1995815
It is a awesome duvet cover. Very soft. Just a basic cover. I put my existing comforter in it. Hope that helps.