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This guide is going to tell you all there is to know about brown comforters. Of course, you are going to get a ton of valuable information about comforters in general. When you have read this guide from beginning to end, you will be able to pick out the best comforter for you, no matter the color.
That is important because it is one of those items people do not think about when buying, despite being one of the things they use the most. Getting the perfect comforter for you, your partner, your children, or as a gift for friends and family is an easy way to improve your health and sleeping habits.
Since you are looking for quite a specific style of comforter, a brown one, I will take this into account in my consideration. Brown is an excellent color for your duvet. Earth brown has a relaxing effect, and the soft color fits into a lot of decoration styles very easily. Another advantage is that you do not see stains as easily on a brown comforter compared to lighter colors.
The structure of this guide is the following: I will start out by explaining what a comforter is, then I will talk about the criteria I use to find the best brown comforter. After that, I am going to go in-depth into four popular fabrics for comforters. I will also recommend my top pick duvet of that fabric. At the end of the article, I will answer some of the most frequently asked questions about comforters.
Brown Comforters: Why and What
Why do you need a great brown comforter?
You sleep about a third of your life. Most of the time, you do this in your bed. So getting that spot exactly how you and your body want it will help you a lot with falling asleep. To get a good night of sleep, you will need to make sure you aren’t too hot or too cold. The comforter should not be too small too, but it can be too big, that does not matter.
Having a good night’s rest is going to help your body and brains in tens of different ways. You will have more concentration during the day, you will be able to recover your muscles faster after working out, and you will be able to do more complex tasks. A study shows that not sleeping well temporarily lowers your IQ. So, for every student reading this, if you want to get a better GPA, start sleeping more and get a decent comforter.
Color also matters a lot more than some people think; brown has been proven to be relaxing for the human brain. This is likely due to the fact that the colors are very common and do not invoke special emotions in your brain as red and yellow do.
What are the different parts of a comforter?
Pouch
This is the outside of the comforter. Most of this guide is going to be about this part. In this case, the pouch will be brown. Besides that, it can be made out of cotton, polyester, satin, flannel, faux fur, fur, and so on!
Many people use a duvet cover over their comforter, so their comforter does not touch their skin directly; this way, they do not need to clean it so often.
Filling
Another word for filling is down- I use the two throughout the guide, so keep this in mind. It is exactly the same.
Geese and duck feathers – This kind of down has been used for centuries. It has a couple of very obvious advantages and disadvantages. The main advantage is how well these kinds of fillings insulate your body. That means it is a great pick for cold winter nights. It is also very light, so if you do not like heavy comforters, this is going to be a great pick for you.
There are a lot of downsides to this filling, however. It is pretty expensive, and it is very hard to clean well. You need to make sure you want to do this extra hassle since it takes quite a lot of time to wash this down according to the label. You need to either wash it by hand or dry-clean it.
Synthetic down – These are synthetic fibers, often made with polyester. You will need to make sure that you do not buy a comforter that is too thin. The reason for this is that the synthetic fibers do not insulate your body heat, so you might not be able to use your comforter when it gets cold. Of course, this makes them a great pick for the summer when it gets too hot for a thick comforter. What I like most about synthetic down is how easy it is to take care of. It is also a very cheap filling, while still doing the job it needs to do very well. Most of the comforters you find online and in stores are filled with synthetic down.
How I judge a brown comforter?
Style
You are looking for a specific color comforter, chances are you think the style and atmosphere of your bedroom or guestroom are crucial. That is why this is one of the factors I am going to use to judge the comforters. If I do not like the style of a certain comforter, I am not going to recommend it. So be aware that this is a very subjective part. The rest of the criteria I use are a lot more objective.
Breathing and insulation
These are two crucial features of a duvet. These two are going to determine how warm it is under the comforter, how much you will sweat, and how easily this sweat is going to evaporate. If the breathing of the comforter is not right, you will have sweat odor in no time. Good insulation in the winter is going to keep you warm during a cold night. In the summer this is going to be a bad thing, as you will be too warm.
Durability and feeling
I want a comforter to last long and feel great for a long time. There is quite a lot of difference between the different fabrics you can choose from. Some comforters like those out of satin feel very soft, but those out of polyester feel coarse. On the other hand, you can consider yourself lucky if your satin comforter will last you over ten years. A polyester comforter is going to be around much longer. Even when not cleaning it the right way, it will probably last you over 20 years.
Price
The price of a comforter is a very important aspect for me. I do not want to feel like I have overpaid for something. I want to have zero regrets price-wise when buying an item. You can rest assured that the brown comforters I am going to recommend are definitely worth the money. That doesn’t mean they are the cheapest of the bunch, but rather, they are the best price-quality ratio out there.
Cleaning
I do not like cleaning. So I am going to try to find a comforter that is easy to clean. There is a massive amount of difference between comforters cleaning-wise. Polyester can be thrown in a washing machine on the highest setting and it will come out perfectly. Satin, on the other hand, is going to need to be washed by hand carefully. So I am taking this into account when recommending comforters to you.
The good thing about brown comforters is that you do not see stains as easily as you do on white, yellow, or light green comforters. So you will not need to clean it as often. However, it is still advised to wash your comforter at least once every six weeks and every week or two in the summer.
How the different fabrics of brown comforters compare?
The pro’s and con’s of satin brown comforters
Style of a brown satin comforter
Almost every satin comforter looks amazing and gives an aura of luxury. Brown satin comforters are no exception to this. Their silky shine and soft colors are amazing. Unfortunately, there aren’t many comforters that are brown and made out of satin. Most of them are black and red.
Luckily for you – and me – I have found an amazing brown duvet that is just perfect. You can find it at the end of this chapter.
Breathing and insulation of a satin comforter
Satin is great to use in the summer. It breathes quite well, and it does not trap your body heat a lot. So that is going to make sure you stay cool during the summer nights. Satin is not that well suited for the winter. You will probably be a bit too cold if you use it and you do not have goose and duck down. Even then, I would not recommend it during a very cold night.
Durability and feeling of the satin duvet
Satin is not durable at all. If you take care of your satin duvet, you will probably only have 12 years of joy out of a satin comforter. If you don’t follow the cleaning instructions, you might only get a year or 4 out of it. So be sure you follow them.
The feeling of satin – and I am sure a lot of people will agree with me – is amazing. The silky feeling against your skin is soft and pleasant. This is why a lot of people enjoy comforters made out of satin.
Price of the brown satin duvet
Satin definitely is not cheap; if you want to buy an organic silk satin comforter, you will need to have quite a large budget. Unfortunately, despite it being so expensive, it is not very durable. That means that you will probably have to buy one again a lot sooner, compared to the other fabrics on the list here. So that adds to the price too. If budget is not an issue, then a satin comforter is a great idea to have in the closet.
Cleaning of the brown satin comforter
Satin is very hard to take care of. Depending on the kind of satin you have bought, you will either need to handwash it in cold water with a special cleaning product or dry-clean it. Luckily, the color brown kind of hides most stains. This way, you won’t have to wash your comforter that often. If you are using your comforter in the summer, you will need to wash it about every two weeks. In spring and autumn, you can get away with only washing it once every two months.
The pro’s and con’s of cotton brown comforters
Style of the brown comforter
The great thing about cotton is how popular it is. That means you have all the colors, shades, designs that you can dream of, and more. So if you like cotton, your options are almost limitless. I have chosen to go for a pretty basic looks-wise but high-quality cotton comforter as my recommendation. Cotton does not stand out as much as satin does, so it is a great comforter if you already have a lot going on in your room and you want something more in the backdrop of things.
Breathing and insulation of a cotton comforter
Cotton is pretty decent at breathing, even if it is pretty warm inside, you won’t be too hot. Only in the warmer days of summer I wouldn’t use cotton as a comforter. That would be a little too warm.
However, during spring and autumn, it feels just about perfect. If you have a thin comforter, you might be a bit too cold in the winter, so keep this in mind. Using a duvet cover can add some extra warmth to the comforter.
The durability of the cotton duvet
Cotton is a pretty durable fabric for your comforter. Despite it being very cheap, it lasts very long. You can expect it to last up to 20 years if you take care of it; this will also depend on how high-quality your cotton comforter is. Organic cotton that comes from a high-quality source is an amazing idea. It will last very long and feel very soft after washing it a couple of times.
If you do not take care of the cotton comforter, it is still going to last for quite a while-you can expect it to last up to 15 years. This, of course, also depends on how much you use it.
Price of the white cotton duvet
The price of cotton is very fair for the quality you get. Cotton, since it is so popular, clearly benefits from economics of scale. However, there is still quite a bit of a price range between regular cotton and high-quality organic cotton.
Still, the price is definitely not as high as silk satin. It is a step-up from polyester, but not a lot. If you look at the time frame that you use, the difference between the two is less than a penny a day. So cotton won’t break the bank if you are on a budget.
Cleaning of the cotton comforter
Cleaning your comforter is very easy. All you need to do is put it in the washing machine and put it on a medium-high setting and use hot water and a regular cleaning product-so that is pretty straightforward. You also don\’t need to worry about stains or other things like dirt and sweat. It is pretty easy to wash out.
The pro’s and con’s of flannel brown comforters
Style of the brown flannel comforter
Unfortunately, there are not many comforters that are made of flannel and are brown. Most of them are more bright colors, which came as a big surprise for me. However, I did manage to find a couple of brown comforters made out of flannel that look very nice! I have included the best one – in my opinion – at the end of this article. Flannel looks pretty luxurious and brown varieties really add a bit of style and peace to every room, in my opinion.
Breathing and insulation of a flannel comforter
Flannel can be made out of wool, cotton, or polyester. That is going to determine quite a bit of the breathing and insulation of the comforter. Polyester is the worst kind to insulate your body and have the comforter breathe. Most flannel duvets are now made out of cotton. The insulation is a bit better than regular cotton, but it does not breathe as well; this makes flannel very good to use in the winter, but I would avoid it in the summer.
Flannel would make you sweat quite a lot during hot nights and the breathing is not very good. I would only use this kind of fabric during late autumn, early spring, and winter.
The durability of the flannel duvet
A lot of people think that flannel is not very durable- it actually is pretty strong, and you do not need to take extra care of it. A flannel comforter can last up to 15 years if you take care of it. After that, you can still use it, but it will probably feel a lot rougher and lose its softness. If it is made of wool, you will have a bit more wear and tear after all those years, and it will start to feel a little itchy. If you do not take care of your flannel comforter, it is still going to last quite a while. You can count on it to be around at least ten years, which is pretty decent.
Price of the brown flannel duvet
I don’t know why, but so many people think that flannel is in the same price range as silk satin; this might be the case for flannel made from the wool of some obscure sheep breed, but the vast majority of the flannel duvets out there are really affordable.
You won’t break the bank buying one of these, so I suggest you do not try to save a dollar or two to get the cheapest one out there. I have found a great brown flannel comforter that I am sure that it is a great deal. If you get that one, you can not go wrong price and quality-wise.
Cleaning of the flannel comforter
Flannel is not hard to clean at all, you can just use your washing machine on a low setting with cold water. And that would be enough to get most of the stains out of the fabric. It should be said that you can not use just about any cleaning product on it. Some will ruin the soft feeling of the flannel. So try to avoid those as much as possible. However, it is definitely not one of the most difficult fabrics to clean.
The pro’s and con’s of polyester brown comforters
Style of the brown polyester comforter
If you are interested in getting a brown polyester comforter, I strongly advise you just to buy a brown duvet cover. Polyester does not feel nice on the skin. Even after washing it a couple of times, it just remains a bit coarse. I also think polyester looks kind of bland. It doesn’t really add to the style of your room a lot. That is okay, but I do think that you are better off with any other fabric on this list.
Breathing and insulation of a polyester comforter
If you want to stay cool and make sure you don’t start overheating in the warmer days of the summer, I can not recommend polyester. It is not a good idea to have this fabric in your bed in the summer for a couple of reasons.
It just insulates your body too much while being horrible at breathing. The good thing about a brown polyester comforter is the fact that you can not see the yellow sweat stains you have when you use white polyester.
Polyester is good to use in the winter. You won’t sweat so much during cold nights, and you will be well insulated.
The durability of the polyester duvet
Polyester is extremely durable-it surprises me how much you can ‘abuse’ your comforter and ignore the cleaning label, while not damaging your comforter too much. A polyester comforter takes almost no effort to clean. You can use a washing machine, put it on whatever setting you like, use a strong cleaning product and almost boiling water and your comforter will be fine. That means, despite you sweating more in a polyester comforter, the sweat (and bacteria) are very easy to get rid of.
A polyester comforter, if you take great care of it, will last about 25 years. That is a bit less than a third of your life. So, if you do not want to buy a new one for a long time, make sure you pick one you absolutely love.
Price of the brown polyester duvet
Polyester is a synthetic fabric and thus very affordable. It is one of the most used synthetics, so that makes the price even lower. Of all the fabrics on this list, it is by far the most affordable. However, I do not think that you should look for the cheapest ones available. It will be a 20% difference with a decent cotton comforter. If you look at it from a long-term perspective, you are not even saving a single penny per day. So I would look for and prioritize the quality above all else.
Cleaning of the brown polyester comforter
As I touched upon already, polyester is extremely easy to clean. It is a fantastic fabric for people who are not interested in wasting their time cleaning. While you do not need to clean a brown polyester as often as you would have to clean white, it still is kind of annoying to clean something as big as a king-size comforter. Even more so if you need to follow special
My Top 3 Favorite Brown Comforters
Bare Home Comforter Set
I love this polyester comforter-it has a high-quality poly-fiber that is going to keep you warm in the winter and feels exceptionally soft. The comforter is designed to be used year-round, though I would advise you to pick a satin one for the summer days, as this one is going to be a bit too hot. The comforter is very durable and easy to care for while being very affordable. This is my personal top pick!
Caramel Pumpkin Duvet
There are so many cotton comforters to pick from, but this one caught my eye. It is a bit different than most, and it just looks very elegant to me. The fabric is cotton and it is very breathable and soft. The comforter is perfect to use year-round and gives your room a very nice autumn feeling. It is also pretty durable and easy to take care of. The only downside is that it is a bit expensive.
Amazon Basics Ultra-Soft Micromink Sherpa
Most of the time, I think Amazon basics are kind of okay. However, I really like this one a lot. The micro mink has the exact same feeling – to me at least – as flannel. It is very soft and has a reversible design with faux Sherpa fleece on the reverse side. It has a nice down-alternative filling that is stitched in a way that it does not shift. The price-quality ratio is a major plus for me. If you are on a budget, this is the one I would strongly recommend you to get.
Final thoughts about Brown Comforters
I love the color brown for a lot of reasons, but the two main ones are that it is both a calming color and quite easy to clean. The first advantage is a bit subjective, but I think it holds merit. The second one – the ease of cleaning – is major in my book. Using your comforter will probably stain it one way or another. Not being able to see stains as easy, is going to make sure your comforter looks great for a long time.