Feathers , on the other hand, are flat and heavy with a hard, hollow quill running down the center. The shell or outer covering of a duvet should be made of the highest quality, lightweight, down-proof fabric, commonly referred to as ticking . Shell construction should permit just the right amount of movement of the down in the comforter so that it will maintain its maximum loft and remain correctly distributed but not bunch up or compact in any area of the comforter. Open stitching patterns, such as karostep, ring and semibox stitching are intended to control but not prevent down clusters from moving about or being redistributed. Closed stitch comforters are more costly to produce, as each box must be indi vidually filled and weighed to insure uniformity.
Duvet covers are envelopes of fabric that button, tie or close over the duvet.
They are not only decorative, but protect your comforter from soil, moisture and body oils and are easy to clean. Silk is the most non-allergenic of all the natural fibers and is extremely lightweight. They can be propped against the headboard for support or simply used for their visual effect. Boudoir pillows can be used as travel pillows or to accent the bed. Neck rolls or bolsters, as the name implies, are tubular pillows designed to support the head and neck while resting.