Blanket/Cover survey
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Okay, now that you all found your perfect mattress (ha ha!) what are you using as the perfect covers? synthetics, cotton, wool, down? Since I went with the natural latex mattress, I made the decision that I also want the rest of the bed to be as natural as possible. In addition to a wool/cotton mattress pad, I use 100% cotton sheets and a cotton blanket during the summer months. I have found that down comforters are TOO warm for my liking so I recently purchased a washable wool blanket from LL Bean. I LOVE this new blanket! It is light weight but still warm enough, very soft to the touch, and can be washed. I ordered a king size for my queen bed to have plenty to tuck in at the bottom with a thick mattress. What works for you? |
Re: Blanket/Cover survey
| When we got our latex mattress, we got rid of the microfiber blanket (polyester) we were using and went to all cotton and wool. Heavy, 6 oz flannel sheets over the shearling mattress pad. We, too, are using the wool blanket from LL Bean. I wash everything before use, and the smell was atrocious. After 5-6 washes, it was bearable when wet and unnoticeable when dry. It is also a bit scratchy. It is warm and light. We are also using a very light down blanket with 100% cotton outer shell purchased from Target on clearance ($27.00?) - this is wonderful and perfect without the wool blanket when it is warmer. Our old down comforter was just too warm. |