Comfort and a favorable climate in the house are undeniably important things. Our mood and relationships with each other are made up of little things. We always feel better in a room where order reigns, all items are in place. If life is set up incorrectly, there may be extra reasons for quarrels. After reading this article, you will be able to avoid such trouble as the unsuccessful purchase of a blanket that does not fit you. Therefore, save your money and nerves.
Buying a wrong-sized duvet is sure to upset you more than, say, choosing the wrong bedding fabric. So, in order to choose the right dimensions, you need to remember simple rules.
Things to consider
The size of the bed and duvet cover you need to know before you go shopping. It is very unpleasant if it turns out that the blanket, for example, will be significantly larger than the cover for it. There can be no talk of any convenience and comfortable rest in this case. Also, the blanket should not hinder movement during rest. This primarily applies to married couples. If the husband and wife like to relax, it's cozywrapped in a blanket, you should consider buying a euro or family set and appropriate bedding.
Now let's go directly to the consideration of the size of the blanket. The modern market seems to be so diverse that before choosing almost any product, most people now surf the Internet or read special literature. This is especially unusual for representatives of that generation, a significant part of whose active life fell on the Soviet era.
Choosing a blanket: sizes, standard
At the beginning of the 21st century, a separate GOST was adopted, regulating the dimensions of bedding. Allocate one and a half, double, euro, family and children's sets. Everything is logical here. The names are made up of the dimensions of the bed.
A half-sleeping blanket reaches a meter in width (there are very few such options now, since they are not very comfortable) or 1.5 meters, a double one - 2 meters. Separately, it is worth noting non-standard blankets, which sometimes are simply gigantic in size. Their width sometimes reaches five meters.
When buying, pay attention to the fact that the size on the package is affixed in two versions: European (letter designation) and Russian (in centimeters).
Single or 1/2 duvet
It is for one person. If, for example, a couple sleeps on separate beds put together, it will be more convenientalso dwell on this type of bedding. The size of a single blanket can vary, and there are quite a few options.
- 155x215 cm are the most common sizes.
- 140x205 cm - the classic size of a single blanket, adopted back in Soviet times. This bedding is ideal for those with a small bed. Also, blankets of this type are recommended to be purchased for older children. They are also purchased for conscripts.
- 160x205 cm - the size of a one and a half blanket, which is rare and non-standard.
- 160x220 cm and 160x215 cm are also non-standard options.
European designation: 1-bed, 1, 5-bed.
Duvet size 2
- 200x220 cm - the most versatile and very comfortable products for which it is easy to choose bed linen, which is important.
- 200x200 cm - square-shaped blankets, they are usually not available on the Russian market. Widespread in Germany, Italy, France.
- 195x215 cm - a less common European size, not as popular as the previous one, because it is slightly less comfortable.
- 172x205 cm – “Soviet” blankets familiar to the inhabitants of the former USSR, which are also called “English”, since, in addition to the Soviet Union, they were popular in the UK.
220x240 cm - the size is perfect for those who own a large bed - more than 180 centimeters wide. Suchbedding is also called euro-maxi or royal duvets. They are great for big people. If you opted for just such a product, remember that it will be quite difficult to choose bed linen for its dimensions. Buying a plus size blanket will incur additional costs
European designation:
- for double - 2-bed;
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for euro-maxi or royal - king-size.
Baby bedding
Size blankets for newborns, as a rule, are 100x135 cm or 100x140 cm. A child can take cover with them until about three years old, in the future it will be better to purchase a half-sleeping option.
There is another children's size - 90x90 cm. This blanket is ideal not only for a crib, but also for a cradle. It is used, as a rule, up to three to six months. It can also be used to cover a baby in a stroller.
However, it should be borne in mind that newborn babies always take off the blanket, so it’s better to stay on the “with a margin” size so that you can tuck the product under the mattress. For the same purpose, manufacturers produce models with laces and Velcro.
Quite often, newborn blankets are sold complete with sides and beautiful linen. It is very convenient to purchase such a set, because you do not have to think about whether the purchased products match each other.
Separately, you should specify the size of the blanket for newborns for discharge. The most convenient option is 100x100 or 90x90. It is easy to wrap the baby in such products, and your precious "package" will not look bulky.
European designation: kids or children.
Baby Blanket Requirements
Regardless of size, bedding for children should have the following properties:
- Be hypoallergenic. Every year the number of children with allergies increases, and there is no need to create an unnecessary threat to the he alth of the child. Hypoallergenic baby blanket reduces the risk of irritation and allergic reactions.
- Be warm enough to keep the baby warm.
- Let air through so that even a baby covered with his head can breathe without problems. Otherwise, a greenhouse effect is created - the child will be hot and uncomfortable. You can’t count on a restful sleep under such a blanket, and the risk of hypoxia also increases.
- Be hygroscopic. Babies often sweat during their sleep, and the blanket should not prevent moisture from evaporating.
- Easy to wash and keep its shape and properties after washing and drying.
Fancy Models
Having considered the standard sizes of blankets, we need to talk a little about those options that do not comply with GOST. This, of course, includes the "royal" models, which, as mentioned above, are designed specifically for large people and large beds. Another category of non-standard blankets is products of an unusual shape: round, oval, square.
Preferringunusual size or shape, consider how necessary. If you have a large bed or you, for example, are the owner of a chic round bed, then such an acquisition is justified. Remember that for a blanket that does not meet generally accepted standards, it is always more difficult to choose bedding. Think about it in advance so that in the future a new acquisition will not disappoint you.
Now let's talk about the little tricks you need to know when choosing a duvet and bed linen.
Take a set "with a margin"
When choosing bed linen, remember that it is better to take a duvet cover a few centimeters more (both in length and width) than a blanket. It will be much more convenient to fill it. If you opt for high-quality bed linen and follow the prescribed temperature regime, then, of course, it will not shrink. However, if you, for example, wash a duvet cover at a temperature of 60 degrees, when the manufacturer, as a rule, recommends a mode no more than 30-40 degrees, then an unpleasant surprise may await you - the linen can significantly decrease in size. Therefore, it is better to take a set with a margin.
Trust but verify
When choosing bed linen, you may encounter the following problem: the manufacturer claims that the width of the duvet cover is 200 cm, but in reality it turns out to be less. If possible, measure the width and length of the product directly in the store to avoid trouble.
How can a blanket changesize
When buying a product with such a filler as, for example, swan's down, which is also not stitched very often, keep in mind that it can "rise" and slightly decrease in the total area (up to 7 centimeters). This is due to the fact that products are usually stored in vacuum packaging, and at the time of the presentation, they may not have completely finished.
When choosing a blanket, size is one of the most important criteria. It is also necessary to pay attention to the filler of the product. Regardless of which filling you choose, it's important that your duvet helps maintain body temperature while you sleep. It is believed that fillers such as bamboo and eucalyptus fiber are universal, that is, they cool in the heat and warm in the cool season. However, most people prefer to buy two products in the old fashioned way: one for winter, the second for summer. Here the choice is entirely yours. Knowing the standard sizes of blankets, you can choose the one that is right for you.
