At the end of a busy day, there is nothing more inviting than a cosy bed adorned with crisp, clean beddings and feathery pillows. As all of you must surely have experienced, the entire world cease to exist once you hit the sack and start releasing all the tensed back muscles. In fact, for some of us caught in life’s rat race, the few hours (8 or more hours if you are lucky) we spend in bed is the only opportunity for relaxation. As a matter of fact, that is why doonas were invented.

First made in European countryside using duck feathers, it was during the 20th century that doonas became popular throughout the world. They freed people from the complexities of making the bed and provided insulation, that is, warmth and protection. Surprisingly, doonas were used even during the warm summers because they were irresistibly comfortable, with a great capacity for ventilation.

Even though they are sometimes understandably confused with blankets and quills, a real doona is supposed to be made of feathers and a cotton casing covers doonas. But today, they are also made entirely of silk, cotton or other synthetic material.

The tog rating, a term most of us are unfamiliar with, is one of the most important factors to consider when it comes to choosing beddings. The tog is the measurement of thermal resistance, that is, the ability of the material to hold heat. Thus, the higher the tog rating is, the warmer you will feel wrapped up in the doona. Manufactured with the right combination of the tog rate, a doona can be used with convenience all year long.

The type of case that covers doonas plays a major role in not just the comfort of the doona but also in its heat conductivity. Choosing the right material that covers doona, according to the requirements is essential to ensure optimum comfort.

A variety of casing which covers doonas which are made of synthetic cotton and are of attractive designs, with convenient back buttons for chaos free inserting/ removal of the doona can be purchased for as low as $75 to $100.

The designs of cases that covers doonas are of various attractive types. Whether it is a plain cover for a classy bedroom, or a floral print for your grandma’s bed, or even if it’s a Goth design for the teenage daughter, you are likely to find beautifully decorated cases that covers doonas.

The best convenience about using separate sheeting that covers doonas is the fact that they can be easily cleaned unlike the case of quills. They also assure perfect insulation during a chilly winter night, while assuring a sweat free slumber during a warm summer evening.

Doona Cover Sets & Bed Sets

Here at My Heavenly Silks we have a large variety of Doona Cover Sets and Doona Cover Sets. These come in a large variety of colours and designs to match your decor. These cover sets for either your Quilt or Doona of the highest quality and sizes.

See our range of Duvet Cover Sets and Doona Sets below
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Trying to find something a little different in a quilt cover? Is it because you’re tired of looking since everything you see looks the same and the only difference is the high prices you’re finding? Maybe you are really looking for something more elegant, something different. You’ve seen all the polyester you care to for a while and silk just doesn’t do it for you. Maybe the material you should explore for your quilt cover is one hundred percent Egyptian cotton.

Not only is this material attractive, and so luxurious it screams elegance, but it’s also highly durable and can be machine washed depending on the size of your quilt cover and the size of your washing machine. Even if it needs to be taken to the cleaners, it does not require expensive dry cleaning.

The kind of Egyptian cotton used to make a quilt cover has a thread count of T330. That makes it a very high quality material. Egyptian cotton never goes out of style. It has a timelessness about it that keeps it in the stores. You can buy matching sheets, pillowcases, shams, bed skirts and even throw pillows for your bed. Or you can mix and match.  Like any other material this one is available in many different colours and patterns.

If this is the material, you choose for your quilt cover you’ll also be pleased to know that Egyptian cotton breathes unlike many other materials. This means it will keep you warm without stifling you. It even has a nice feel to it.  So you will have elegance along with softness. They are also very affordable. Unlike silks and satins that tend to be more expensive buying a quilt cover in this highly versatile material will not cost you a week’s salary.

Quilt Cover Sets & Quilt Cover Sets

Here at My Heavenly Silks we have a large variety of Quilt Cover Sets and Doona Cover Sets. These come in a large variety of colours and designs to match your decor. These cover sets for either your Quilt or Doona of the highest quality and sizes.

See our range of Quilt Cover Sets and Doona Sets below
Queen Sized Silk Bed Sheets, King Sized Silk Bed Sheets and Silk Filled Quilts

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Duvets, more commonly used in Europe until the late twentieth century, come in many types and sizes.  When looking for something a little more special, a luxury duvet cover, there are a few things that make it a cut above the normal covers. One determining factor of a is how closely knit the threads are. This is shown by the thread count. A regular duvet will have a thread count of T150.  T180 is considered a better quality but T220 will be what is used to make a luxury duvet cover.

The next thing to look for in choosing your luxury duvet cover is how the design is put on the cloth. If it’s only printed on that is a sign of lesser quality. But, if instead the pattern is woven into the material, which is a much more labour-intensive process, the cover has a richer look. The pattern will last longer as well. This difference shows distinctly and makes the duvet cover much more luxurious in appearance.

Even the type of trim used is different in a luxury duvet cover then what is used in the regular ones. Trim is what finishes the edges.  The edges might be knife edged, a simple sewing process, or if is a luxury duvet cover, the edges are more likely corded. This is the most attractive, and expensive edging done. It is expensive because it too is a process that requires a lot of labour hours. It will appear like a cord has been sewn around the edges, as it has, and is an eye-catching method of finishing the edges.

Another thing that can turn a potentially ordinary duvet into a luxury duvet is what is gets stuffed with.  Many duvets these days are stuffed with hypoallergenic synthetic materials designed to be friendly to those who suffer from allergies or asthma and so make it possible for them to use duvets. But, luxury is served best by the ones that are down filled.  These are treated with a special agent to prevent the down from bunching and so no longer able to adequately warm the user.

Luxury is also a reflection of how something looks and feels to the user. Be sure you like the appearance, choose carefully the colours and pattern. Then cuddle into bed and enjoy the warmth of your luxury duvet cover.

Luxury Duvet Cover Sets & Doona Cover Sets

Here at My Heavenly Silks we have a large variety of Duvet Cover Sets and Doona Cover Sets. These come in a large variety of colours and designs to match your decor. These cover sets for either your Duvet or Doona of the highest quality and sizes.

See our range of Duvet Cover Sets and Doona Sets below
Queen Sized Silk Bed Sheets, King Sized Silk Bed Sheets and Silk Filled Quilts

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My Heavenly Silks stocks a large variety of bedding sets. Our Australian Comforter sets consists of  650 thread count our cotton sheet sets are perfect for those craving the TLC of a king or queen. Crafted from 100% cotton, our sets offer amazing comfort. The Sets are great options for someone looking for the gentleness of a lower thread count but the durability and thickness of the high thread count. Whatever the set you choose our high-quality sheets which will leave you feeling like a king or queen in the morning after a restful night’s sleep.

They are available in a variety of colours. The comforter sets comprise of our sets comprise of a Flat Sheet, Comforter Cover and 2 Pillowcases depending on the set size you order. These are perfect for your home or as a gift. You know you are getting the highest quality luxury. Our sets have a smooth surface and amazing lustre that allows for super easy machine washing and drying.

What are the difference between Quilt, Doona and Comforter then?

So what is the difference between quilts, doonas and comforters? It’s completely understandable can some people become confused between Comforters, Quilts, Doonas and Duvets. The Poms commonly refer to comforters as continental quilt or quilt. We in Australia call them quilts and doonas. The term Comforter comes from the Americans. They are really the same thing but depending on your location or where you are from these words interchangeably.

Comforter Set Cover, what their purpose?

The expensive nature and difficulty of comforters makes inexpensive quilt covers and comforter very useful. They protect your comforter or quilt sets easy to removed and wash. They also allow for quick and easy change to the look of your bed without having to redecorate.

Comforters normally fits snugly inside a Comforter cover which can be removed and washed at any time.

What size cover does a duvet need?

To make sure your comforter, quilts and duvet for correctly make sure it is 2.5cm to 5cm longer then the bedding sizes below.

Common Bedding Sizes

Twins:             99cm x 190cm

Twin XL:          99cm x 203cm

Full:                 137cm x 190cm

Full XL:           137cm x 203cm

Queen:            152cm x 203cm

King:               193cm x 213cm

Please thicker mattress will need more than the 2.5cm to 5 stated above.

What Style of Australian Comforter Sets do we sell?

A large variety of vibrant colours in the traditional king and queen sizes. Featuring a luscious sheen finish our sets can complete your bedroom décor. Our Sheets comes in the following varieties of White, Dark Blue, Red, Silver, Light Blue, Floral, Dark Maroon. Please check product for specific colours.

Our beautiful sheets are colour safer machine wash friendly. This ease of care makes our comforter a must own. Always follow care labels instructions for best results.

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Where can I buy a duvet cover for a King Sized Bed? We stock a large variety of duvet covers for king beds and their bedding sets. All our bed sets and king quilt covers are manufactured to the highest quality.

Our sheets have a smooth surface and amazing lustre that allows for super easy machine washing and drying.

Great Colours and Styles
We offer a variety of vibrant colours in in the traditional duvet cover king and duvet queen sizes. Featuring a luscious sheen finish our sets can complete your bedroom décor.

Easy to care for
Our beautiful Sheets and duvet Covers are colour safe and machine washable. Always follow care labels instructions for best results.

Duvet Cover King has Softness Guarantee
Made from the finest cottons for softness and relaxation.

Easy to Clean and Machine Safe
Available in an array of sizes, colours and designs.

• 650 thread count
• Easy care for
• Wrinkle-free
• Machine-washable
• Tumble dry
• Available in an array of sizes and colours

You can choose from a large variety of different colours and size options. Machine wash in cold water and tumble dry.

What how big is a king size duvet?

To make sure your comforter, quilts and duvet for correctly make sure it is 2.5cm to 5cm longer then the bedding sizes below.

Common Bedding Sizes

Twins: 99cm x 190cm
Twin XL: 99cm x 203cm
Full: 137cm x 190cm
Full XL: 137cm x 203cm
Queen: 152cm x 203cm
King: 193cm x 213cm

Please thicker mattress will need more then the 2.5cm to 5 stated above.

Putting a Duvet Cover on your Doona, Quilt, Comforter or Duvet

Step 1 – turn the cover inside out and lay it on top of the duvet
Step 2 – put your arms inside the cover following the seams up until you grab the corners of the opposite ends of the opening.
Step 3 – holding the cover family through the duvet, shake the cover down over the duvet.
Step 4 – fasten the open end

Simple ways to keep comforter from sliding down in a duvet cover?

To keep the cover from sliding down you might want to attach the corners of the doona to its cover. Possibly sewing small ties made of ribbon to each corner of the quilt, doona, or comforter. To stop permanent movement, you will need to tie the duvet, quilt to its cover.

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So where can I buy a quilt cover in Australia? My Heavenly Silks provides a large variety of quilt covers and bedding sets for everyone’s needs. All our bed sheeting sets come with a quilt cover the meet the highest manufacturing quality.

Our sheets have a smooth surface and amazing lustre that allows for super easy machine washing and drying.

Quilt Cover has a Softness Guarantee
Made from the finest cottons for softness and relaxation.

Classic styling for Our Quilt Covers
We offer a variety of vibrant colours in in the traditional king and queen sizes. Featuring a luscious sheen finish our sets can complete your bedroom décor.

Easy to care for
Our beautiful Sheets and Quilt Covers are colour safe and machine washable. Always follow care labels instructions for best results.

Machine-washable
Available in an array of sizes, colours and designs.

• 650 thread count
• Easy care for
• Wrinkle-free
• Machine-washable
• Tumble dry
• Available in an array of sizes and colours

You can choose from a large variety of different colours and size options. Machine wash in cold water and tumble dry.

What is the purpose of a Quilt Covers?

Due to its expensive nature and difficulty to clean, these covers are useful. They protect your duvet and can be easily removed to wash. They also allow for quick and easy change to the look of your bed without having to redecorate.

Quilts normally fits snugly inside a quilt cover which can be removed and washed at any time.

What size Quilt Cover do I need?

To make sure your comforter and quilts for correctly make sure it is 2.5cm to 5cm longer then the bedding sizes below.

Common Bedding Sizes

Twins: 99cm x 190cm
Twin XL: 99cm x 203cm
Full: 137cm x 190cm
Full XL: 137cm x 203cm
Queen: 152cm x 203cm
King: 193cm x 213cm

Please thicker mattress will need more then the 2.5cm to 5 stated above.

What’s a Quilt, Doona and Comforter then?

It’s completely understandable that people could become confused between duvets, quilts, Doonas and comforters. In England it is commonly called a continental quilt or quilt. In Australia it is also referred to as a doona. In America you may even be called a comforter usually has a slightly different type of betting as it is not a stick and often doesn’t have a cover.

They aren’t really the same thing but depending on your location or where you are from these words interchangeably.

Where to Buy A Quilt Cover in Australia

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It’s from the French word ‘dyve’ meaning down. It’s a type of bedding which consists of soft flat bags filled with either down, feathers, wool synthetic alternatives and silk. In our case these soft bags are filled with silk. It is normally protected removable cover similar to bed sheeting. Most people use duvets without a top bed sheet as a duvet cover is normally regularly washed.

Then What’s a Doona or Quilt?

In England it is commonly called a continental quilt or quilt. In Australia it is also referred to as a Doona. The term Comforter comes from the Americans. They are really the same thing but depending on your location or where you are from these words interchangeably.

Its originated in rural Europe where is filled with the downs of ducks. The best quality was eider duck due to its efficiencies as a thermal insulator.

The modern duvets are filled with a variety of quality fillings. These fillings very in quality and costs. It can reduce the complexity of making beds as there is no longer a need for a top sheet, blanket or any other bed covers. Duvets can be made warmer with blankets without necessarily making the sleepy experience heavier. The duvet covers can vary but are usually cotton poly cotton blends. The cover is easy to remove and laundry as often as bed sheets and pillowcases.

The duvet is an extremely common form of bed covering especially in Europe. Their popularity has spread throughout the world in the late 20th century.

Duvet Cover Sets & Doona Cover Sets

Here at My Heavenly Silks we have a large variety of Duvet Cover Sets and Doona Cover Sets. These come in a large variety of colours and designs to match your decor. These cover sets for either your Duvet or Doona of the highest quality and sizes.

See our range of Duvet Cover Sets and Doona Sets below
Queen Sized Silk Bed Sheets, King Sized Silk Bed Sheets and Silk Filled Quilts

Also Check out our full range of High Quality Silk Bedding Products Silk Pillow Case, Queen Sized Silk Bed Sheets, King Sized Silk Bed Sheets and Silk Filled Quilts & Doonas

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At My Heavenly Silks all our Silk Filled Duvets come from 100% Mulberry Silk but what is Mulberry Silk?

What is Mulberry silk?

It’s the highest quality silk is available for purchase. The way in which it is produced is the most unique thing about Mulberry silk. It has its history in China, the local farmers have grown mulberry leaves for centuries. These leaves are what the silkworms feed on resulting in their cocoons being spun into raw silk fibres.

Because the silkworms only feed on these leaves, resulting silk is some of the finest around. White in colour and made up of individually long fibres, this silk is more refined than other types of silk.

Benefits of Mulberry Silk

Another benefit of Mulberry silk it is is that it is 100% natural, odourless and hypoallergenic. It contains natural protein called sercine which helps reduce the possibility of allergic reaction. This allows all the silk bedding to be a safe and healthy choice for those who suffer with allergies.

Our silk duvets are filled with 100% silk and we never feel our duvets with anything else but hundreds and Mulberry silk.

What is a Duvet?

It’s formed from the French word ‘dyve’ meaning down. It’s a type of bedding which consists of soft flat bags filled with either down, feathers, wool synthetic alternatives and silk. In our case these soft bags are filled with silk. It is normally protected removable cover similar to bed sheeting. Most people use duvets without a top bed sheet as a duvet cover is normally regularly washed.

In England it is commonly called a continental quilt or quilt. In Australia it is also referred to as a Doona. In America you may even be called a is com but r a comforter usually has a slightly different type of betting as it is not a stick and often doesn’t have a cover.

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Allergy Free Bedding? Silk is a Great Choice

Many people are discovering hypoallergenic nature of choosing silk bedding. Whether it’s silk pillow cases, silk covers, silk quilts and silk bedding offers benefits compared to feather or synthetics.

Allergies are Causes by What?
Many factors can cause allergies to flare up with traditional types of bedding. Most common forms irritants are:

1. Dust mites
2. Fungus
3. Chemicals
4. Mold
5. Deterioration

Suffering from allergies or dust related allergies such as asthma silk could be the first choice for you. Silk’s hypoallergenic qualities prevents dust from accumulating. Silk has a natural defense mechanism against all of these irritants and pollutants.

What Makes Silk Allergy Free Bedding?

When silk is produced by the silkworm, its simple and durable structure helps make it hypoallergenic. The silkworm uses a cocoon to protect itself during its transformation. The cocoon is made up of a single continuous strand of fiber, which is held in place with a sticky substance called sericin. While the worm is inside of the cocoon, the sericin protects the worm from various natural threats.

These same qualities are transferred to silk bedding when silk is processed. This manufacturing process typically includes only water, heat, and steam. Most importantly, no harmful chemicals are used in the processing of silk.

Silk Bedding Great for Skin?

Silk contains amino acids which helps the skin reabsorb moisture and calm dryness, which can help sooth eczema conditions or dry skin. Also silk bedding is all natural, it offers people with skin conditions like shingles and eczema numerous benefits. Silk bedding is light and moves delicately over your skin, which reduces the points of contact and can help reduce further irritate associated with shingles.

Silk bedding is a great choice for those sensitive to the allergens compared traditional bedding products.

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Silk Pillowcases & Some Great Reasons to Buy One

Are Silk Pillowcases right for you?

Silk is good for skin

With most people spending around 8 hours a day in bed. A quality pillow is important for a quality night sleep and a great pillowcase helps. A Silk pillowcase has a smooth surface of silk discourages ‘face creases’, assisting with the prevention of wrinkles and fine lines forming on the face. Silk has the same PH level as human skin. The amino acids present in silk help to keep your skin looking good.

Silk is good for hair

Importantly silk fibers have a very similar structure to that of human hair. Containing around 97% amino acids and 3% fat fibers. This helps reduce hair damage, such as split ends.

Silk is hypo-allergenic & chemical-free

Silk is a hypoallergenic material, because it is highly resistant to dust mites and deterioration. It is excellent at drawing the moisture away preventing bacteria’s growth. Conversely cotton is a great place for bacteria to grow as the fiber absorbs this moisture.

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