Duvets & pillows HABITAT BUYING GUIDES

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1 HABITAT BUYING GUIDES Duvets & pillows When it comes to duvets, we know what we re talking about. Because it was Habitat that brought duvets - then called the Continental Quilt - to Britain s masses after its founder Terence Conran slept under one in Sweden. As you spend approximately a third of your life sleeping, we believe it s nothing short of essential that your duvets and pillows make you feel superbly comfortable and supremely calm. GEMMA PENGILLEY Buyer for Textiles For Gemma your comfort is key, so she shares her knowledge of fibres, fillers, togs and toppers. Of course, choosing a duvet or pillow is down to personal preference unlike the rest of the Habitat range, this is one area that isn t about style! However, our advice is to shop these items as you would a good coat: they re going to be with you a long time, so go with the best you can afford. You may be looking for guest bedding, spare bed pillows, kids quilts, or a loftily luxurious super king duvet for yourself. Whatever it is, use this Habitat Duvets and Pillows Guide to work out what to lay your head on and what to wrap yourself in. Habitat buying guide Duvets & Pillows v1.0 page 1 of 4

2 What are the different types of duvet fillings? Our duvets and pillows are available in a variety of fillings, either natural or synthetic. Whichever you choose, you can rest assured that all our bedding is made with high quality fillings and covers to ensure durability and comfort over time. DUCK FEATHER WHAT ARE NATURAL-FILLED DUVETS & WHY CHOOSE THEM? Natural-filled duvets are filled with feathers and/or down. Habitat s Duck Feather duvet range offers weight with warmth, while our Platinum Down duvet line is the luxurious choice, combining superior warmth with the lightness of down. Both naturally durable and a worthwhile investment. ULTRAWASHABLE WHAT ARE SYNTHETIC DUVETS & WHY CHOOSE THEM? Synthetic duvets are constructed of manmade fibres. Our synthetic ranges include Peach Skin and Ultrawashable. These are perfect for those who want to wash their bedding regularly. They re also a good option for those with allergies. The Ultrawashable range has been created specifically with this in mind. Both its pillows and duvet are made with an advanced microfibre fill that can be washed in a domestic washing machine at 60 degrees the temperature that kills dust mites. Habitat buying guide Duvets & Pillows v1.0 page 1 of 4

3 What is the tog of a duvet and which do I need? Tog refers to the thermal resistance and warmth of a duvet the higher the tog, the warmer the duvet. The tog values of Habitat s duvets break down as follows: 4.5 tog lightweight summer duvet 10.5 tog spring/autumn duvet 13.5 tog combination trio duvet made up of a 4.5 tog and a 9.0 tog duvet that can be used separately for the warmer seasons and then clipped together to make a very warm 13.5 duvet for the winter months The below chart provides the full spectrum of togs available. PEACH SKIN 10.5 TOG ULTRAWASHABLE 4.5 TOG 10.5 TOG 13.5 TOG (9+4.5TOG) DUCK FEATHER 10.5 TOG 13.5 TOG (9+4.5TOG) PLATINUM DOWN 10.5 TOG The weight per square metre of most duvets lies within the range of 350g to 1000g. What are the different duvet & pillow ranges? NATURAL Duck Feather FILLING: 85% white duck feather, 15% white duck down COVER: 100% cotton twill Blended with down for improved softness and support The 200 thread count cotton twill cover provides comfort, natural breathability and is down proof Pillows offer medium support Platinum Down OUTER FILLING: 80% white duck down, 20% white duck feather CORE FILLING: 100% white duck feather COVER: 100% cotton cambric A luxurious combination of softness and support Superior platinum duck down blend outer layer, with a firmer platinum duck feather core The 230 thread count cotton cambric cover provides comfort, natural breathability and is down proof Pillows offer medium support SYNTHETIC Peach Skin FILLING: 100% polyester microfibre COVER: 100% polyester microfibre Advanced cluster fibre filling that maintains plumpness and shape after washing Soft microfibre peach skin cover Pillows offer Medium-to-firm support Non-allergenic Machine washable at 40 degrees Ultrawashable FILLING: 100% polyester microfibre COVER: 100% cotton cambric Advanced cluster fibre filling that maintains plumpness and shape after washing A 180 thread count cotton percale cover provides comfort and breathability Pillows offer Medium-to-firm support Non-allergenic Machine washable at 60 degrees, the temperature that kills dust mites Habitat buying guide Duvets & Pillows v1.0 page 2 of 4

4 What is anti-allergy bedding? This is bedding that is filled with synthetic filling rather than feathers. Because it is washable at 60 degrees, the temperature that kills dust mites, it is a good option for allergy sufferers, who can be irritated by these microscopic household pests. Habitat s Peach Skin duvets and Ultrawashable duvet and pillow ranges are both anti-allergy. Do I need mattress and pillow protectors? To prolong the life of mattresses and pillows, we always recommend investing in protectors. HABITAT MATTRESS PROTECTORS & PILLOW PROTECTORS A washable polycotton cover filled with 100% polyester wadding Quilted for extra comfort Elasticated skirt on the mattress protector ensures a secure fit on all mattresses. This also ensures the mattress cover stays in place Machine washable and quick-drying For protector sizing see the question below about bedding sizes. For information on mattress toppers, see the relevant question below. For more on our mattresses, see our Mattresses Buying Guide. PROTECT MATTRESS PROTECTOR Habitat buying guide Duvets & Pillows v1.0 page 3 of 4

5 What are the standard bedding sizes? At the moment, all of our sheets and bedding sets adhere to European sizing, which is ever so slightly different to the UK standard. But to make things easier all around, we ve now decided to change everything that means beds, mattresses and bedding to the UK standard. To ease through the transition, we ll carry both sizes confusing, we know! so please make sure you check individual products for sizing details. MATTRESS SIZE UK 90 x 190cm 135 x 200cm 150 x 200cm MATTRESS SIZE EU 90 x 200cm 140 x 200cm 160 x 200cm MATTRESS TOPPERS & PROTECTORS UK 90 x 190cm 135 x 200cm 150 x 200cm MATTRESS TOPPERS & PROTECTORS EU 90 x 200cm 140 x 200cm 160 x 200cm DUVET UK 135 x 200cm 200 x 200cm 230 x 220cm 260 x 220cm DUVET EU 140 x 200cm 200 x 200cm 240 x 220cm 260 x 220cm PILLOW SIZES We have two sizes of pillow our rectangular 50 x 80cm, and our square 65 x 65cm. Our rectangular pillows tend to be used for sleeping, and our square is usually chosen for decoration. RECTANGLE PILLOW SQUARE PILLOW UK: 50 x 75cm 65 x 65cm EU: 50 x 80cm Habitat buying guide Duvets & Pillows v1.0 page 4 of 4

6 What is a mattress topper for? Mattress toppers prolong the life of your mattress while providing a hotel-bed-like level of comfort and support, and have become very popular in recent years. For sizing, see the question What are the standard bedding sizes? above. For more on our mattresses, see our Habitat Mattresses Buying Guide. ULTRAWASHABLE TOPPER FILLING: 100% hollowfibre polyester COVER: 100% cotton percale Soft and breathable, with a premium quality hollowfibre polyester filling The 180 thread count cotton percale cover provides added comfort Elasticated corner straps to fit any depth of mattress Non-allergenic Machine washable at 60 degrees, the temperature for killing dust mites Quick-drying ULTRAWASHABLE MATTRESS TOPPER How do you care for bedding and pillows? Our Ultrawashable and Peach Skin ranges are both washable in a domestic machine, making them perfect for those who regularly launder their bedding, or for allergy sufferers. We recommend our natural feather and down duvets are professionally laundered to ensure they re dried thoroughly. Please refer to the individual product for specific wash and care instructions. Habitat buying guide Duvets & Pillows v1.0 page 5 of 4