The Original Cooling Comforter vs. Amazon Imitators
When it comes to achieving a cool, comfortable night’s sleep, not all cooling comforters are created equal. Whether you’re a hot sleeper or someone looking to combat the effects of night sweats, investing in the right bedding can make all the difference. With countless sellers on Amazon for cooling comforters, we reviewed five popular brands that were selling at a similar price range and compared it with Rest.
Questionable Quality of Amazon Cooling Comforters
As a marketplace that sells almost everything, Amazon is convenient to find products across categories and price ranges. However, this often leads to products that can be subpar as the barrier for entry as sellers and brands is low. Insufficient quality assurances are a leading cause for refunds and disgruntled shoppers.
How can you tell if a comforter is good quality?
When reviewing comforter quality, we looked at material, such as choice of shell fabric and fill, along with production, such as workmanship and quality control.
Starting from its smallest component, having thinner fibre structures translate to how smooth the fabric is, once woven together. For some of the brands, their yarn weren’t fine enough, resulting in a rougher texture with noticeable granular feel as you slid your hand across the blanket. When unboxing, many comforters had a lot of wrinkles, and is also indicative of lower quality fabrics. Excessive wrinkles is caused by yarn that doesn’t align as closely, leaving room for them to move and crease.
Competitor workmanship of comforters and blankets ranged from average to great, with two standouts that had good attention to detail. That said, we noted issues with quilting and filling, where uneven filling caused some areas to be thicker than others. As well, some brands skimped on filling, leading to a very thin feeling blanket or chose lower quality fill which can be rough and coarse. Both are meant to save on material cost but can compromise efficacy of a cooling blanket.
By contrast, Rest uses advanced material and manufacturing innovations to craft each Evercool® Cooling Comforter, offering unparalleled luxury and durability. Starting with our fibres, which are finer than 1/99th of a hair strand, the Evercool® fabric is supremely smooth and densely woven so it’s stronger than silk. From there, each comforter is meticulously fabricated with precision using purpose-built machines, ensuring even fill distribution and quality quilting. Using eco-friendly, plant-based TENCEL™ and Sorona® filling blend, the natural fibres help maximize breathability and moisture management to create the best cooling comforter.
Cooling Factor and Q-Max Value
The true test of a cooling comforter lies in its ability to regulate temperature effectively throughout the night. Almost all of the reviewed comforters had a Q-max rating of 0.40, where the higher the number, the cooler to touch temperature. For reference, silk has a value of around 0.20, which for many already feels quite cool.
However, when purchasing cooling comforters, ensure products do not simply rely on breathable materials like cotton or linen as they are not inherently cooling. For example, the Evercool® Cooling Comforter integrates specialized cooling fibers to maintain a consistent temperature, even during the hottest nights. This also results in an instant cooling sensation when you touch it, making it one of the best cooling comforter for hot sleepers who need reliable relief from night sweats.
No Unwanted Chemical Smells
Another crucial aspect where Evercool® outshines many Amazon alternatives is in its lack of chemical odors upon unboxing. In all of the cooling comforters we reviewed, every one had a slight chemical smell. Many cooling comforters available on the market are treated with chemicals to enhance their cooling properties, which can result in a strong, unpleasant smell when first opened. This chemical treatment also can be washed off, meaning a less effective cooling blanket after a few washes. However, with Rest’s innovative material science, fibres are woven to form a proprietary fabric that’s naturally cooling to touch and dissipates heat rapidly.
Evercool® Cooling Comforter does not have a chemical smell. For those with sensitivities or allergies, this is particularly important to avoid comforters that require off-gassing or have lingering odors that can disrupt your sleep. Free from harsh chemicals and toxic finishes, Evercool® can be unboxed without worry, as you'll be met with an odorless, high-quality blanket.
Built to Last: No Pilling and No Snagging
Mediocre material choices can mean a product unravels at its seams quicker (pun intended). Almost every blanket and comforter used fabrics that were very thin, which would either snag easily or will likely be pilling after extended use. Pilling is a common issue with lower-quality fabrics, especially after washing. It not only affects the look of the comforter but also its feel, making it less comfortable over time.
Rest’s Evercool® has been rigorously tested to be durable and retain its integrity, even with regular use and washing. With its super dense woven structure, our premium Evercool® fabric stays soft and smooth for years, outperforming many of the most popular cooling comforters available on Amazon. Rather than repurchasing more economical cooling comforters that will inevitably breakdown in a short amount of time, it can arguably be better to invest in high quality bedding that are built to last.
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When it comes to choosing the best cooling blanket, Rest has a lot of experience, especially having created the internet's very first cooling comforter with Evercool®. As the originator of cooling comforters, it continues to outshine many of the alternatives sold on Amazon. From its superior craftsmanship and advanced cooling technology to its chemical-free freshness and durability, Evercool® offers a level of quality and comfort that’s hard to beat. While Amazon may offer a variety of options at much lower price points, none come close to the restful, cool sleep that Evercool® delivers night after night.
