Comforter - wikipedia Comforter For other uses, see Comforter ( disambiguation ). This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. ( January 2017 ) A comforter ( in American English ), also known as a doona in Australian English, a cloonie in parts of Canada and some states of America, or a continental quilt ( or simply quilt ) or duvet in British English, is a type of bedding made of two lengths fabric or covering sewn together and filled with insulative materials for warmth, traditionally down or feathers, wool or cotton batting, silk, or polyester and other down alternative fibers. Like quilts, comforters are generally laid over a top bed sheet ( and sometimes also blankets ). Duvets are another form of quilt, traditionally filled with feathers, though since the late 20th century often made of synthetic fibres or down alternatives. Comforter A comforter is sometimes covered for protection and prolonged use. Comforter covers are similar in principle to pillowcases, usually closed with zippers or buttons. In the United Kingdom the term comforter is not generally used. It is instead called a quilt, duvet or an eiderdown. A duvet differs in that it is thicker and usually used without blankets or extra sheets. Sometimes a comforter is sold as a `` bed in a bag ''. This term usually denotes an entire set of bedding, including either a comforter or duvet with its cover. Comforters are sometimes packaged in a set that also includes a bed skirt, pillow shams, and sometimes pillows. The terminology comforter comes from the word comfort. Comforters are usually used in the winter season when it is very cold. Due to the thickness of a comforter or the amount of down / feathers or other filling it has, a person is insulated against cold. Comforter sizes correspond with bed sizes : twin, full, queen, king, and cal - king. Comforter sizes run slightly larger than mattress sizes to allow for draping over the sides of the bed. Typical sizes in the United States for comforters are : Twin = 64 '' ( 163 cm ) width × 87 '' ( 221 cm ) length Queen / Full = 87 '' ( 221 cm ) width × 87 '' ( 221 cm ) length King = 101 '' ( 257 cm ) width × 90 '' ( 229 cm ) length. Construction Filling - Comforters are filled with layers of natural material such as down feathers, wool, or silk, or polyester batting. Comforters can also be made out of fur, usually with a backing of satin or silk. The loft of the filling determines the weight as well as the level of insulation. The comforter is stitched or quilted to secure the filling and keep it evenly distributed. Shell / Covering - The outer shells of comforters are typically made with cotton, silk, or polyester fabrics or blends, of varying thread counts. Comforter shells vary in design and color, often designed to coordinate with other bedding. See also Silk comforter References Bedding Bed types ( Bed sizes ) Banig Bassinet Box - bed Bunk bed Cage bed Camp bed Canopy bed Couch bed Cradle ( bed ) Daybed Four - poster bed Futon Hammock Hospital bed Infant bed Kang bed - stove Lit a la turque Loft bed Charpai Murphy bed Petate Platform bed Sleigh bed Sofa bed Toddler bed Trundle bed Bed components Bed frame Bed sheet Bed skirt Cot side Footboard Headboard Mattresses Air mattress Featherbed Mattress pad Mattress protector Memory foam Orthopedic mattress Waterbed Bed bases Box - spring Bunkie board Blankets Afghan Comforter Duvet Electric blanket Hudson 's Bay point blanket Patchwork quilt Photo blanket Quilt Razai Security blanket Silk comforter Sleeping bag Pillows Acupressure pillow Bamboo wife Bolster Contour leg pillow Cushion Dakimakura Eye pillow Orthopedic pillow Phonetic pillow Sex pillow Speaker pillow Throw pillow Related items Bed warmer Couch Nightstand Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Comforter&oldid=806753917 '' Categories : Blankets Hidden categories : Articles needing additional references from January 2017 All articles needing additional references All articles with unsourced statements Articles with unsourced statements from October 2017 Talk About Wikipedia Brezhoneg Español 한국어 Română Svenska Edit links This page was last edited on 23 October 2017, at 23 : 10. About Wikipedia

Question: what is the standard measurement for a queen size comforter
Answer: 87" (221 cm) width × 87" (221 cm) length