Dear Snooze Guru,
Lately, you’ve been writing a lot about cold weather bedding. I’m in the market for a new duvet and some other bedding items, and I’m wondering what kind of impact fill power has on the warmth of a piece of bedding. Will pieces with a higher fill power keep me warmer? I’m not too familiar with fill power, so any information you have is much appreciated!
-Linda from Churchill, PA
Dear Linda,
Thank you for writing. Fill power is an important aspect of down and down alternative bedding, especially where comfort and warmth are concerned. Essentially, fill power is a measure of efficiency. Fill power is measured by the fill material’s insulating capability; the higher the fill power, the greater insulating ability. The fill power number represents the number of cubic inches filled by an ounce of fill material.
This video from Jill will give you additional information on fill power. And remember, head to US-Mattress for the web’s best prices on every piece of bedding you need to create a comfortable sleep space.
Sleep Well,
The Snooze Guru
