What is a hollowfibre duvet?
What is a hollowfibre duvet?
What is Hollowfibre? Hollowfibre gets its name from the fine, hollow strand of polyester that it is made from. The hollow centre traps air and helps to provide a lofty duvet filling. Hollowfibre bedding is very light, so you can get incredibly warm, high-tog bedding without having a thick duvet on your bed.
Is hollowfibre warm?
What is Hollowfibre? Its name gives a clue to the structure of hollowfibre. In fact, it’s structure is where the materials name came from. The hollow spaces between the fibres is what makes this material warm, cosy and breathable.
Is hollowfibre hypoallergenic?
Perfect for stuffing pillows, toys, teddy bears etc. Our polyester has also been siliconised to aid it’s anti-allergenic properties. No allergens can attach themselves to this polyester fibre due to this process. Perfect for maternity, bedding and toy stuffing use.
Is Hollow fibre better than polyester?
Synthetic duvets are often categorised as those with polyester hollowfibre or microfibre fillings. Many people find them a great alternative to duvets with natural fillings such as feather or down – they are cheaper, easier to care for and often have better hypo-allergenic properties.
Are microfibre quilts good?
Microfibre quilts are filled with a polyester microfibre and are lightweight, have excellent loft and can be used all year round. Our favourite property of microfibre quilts? They are machine washable, making them perfect for allergy sufferers or children who may need their quilts washed regularly.
What duvets do hotels use?
Most hotels use a natural filled 10.5 tog duvet to get the right weight, look and feel for their hotel and to create a fabulous night’s sleep for their guests.
Are hollow fibre duvets good?
Benefits of Hollowfibre Duvets One of the number of benefits to having a hollowfibre duvet is that they’re very adaptable, making them a great duvet for use all-year round. The spacing between the fibres makes the duvet breathable, which is great for warmer nights.