Luxury Sized 230 Thread Count Down Alternative Comforter

WARMTH: this is a really comfortable and warm comforter. i love it a lot. COLORS: i ordered "Ivory" but received a white one. later, a customer rep told me that the pictures were not quite real: the comforter should look like a white down without colors. so i purchased a duvet cover that fits this over-sized comforter. ALERT: the comforter's size is 88x90. i strongly recommend you buy a 90x90 duvet cover rather than 88x88. AVOID 86x86 covers---they won't fit. don't repeat my mistake. hope this helps.

I needed a down comforter that was machine washable because with two dogs who sleep on the end of the bed, dirty collects frequently. I love down comforters but it is usually to much of a hassle to own one because they were too delicate to last. The fabric on this comforter is tough enough to withstand the dogs but soft enough that we all love to sleep with it.

I am very happy with this comforter. I don't think you can find a warmer or higher quality one at this price. In fact, a saw a very similar Martha Stewart comforter for triple the price. Just one thing...the comforter arrives in a plain, clear plastic bag. No insert, labels, stickers..nothing specifying a specific brand. Not even Overstock. This doesn't bother me, but I know some people like to know the brand of what they are buying. Warmth: I think it is very warm and cozy. Much warmer than a regular comforter. It's also nice and fluffy. Color: I bought the periwinkle. It is a more muted color than it appears on my monitor, but the general hue is correct. Size: I bought the kind size and it fits a queen size bed generously, but I would recommend buying the next size up when possible. Especially considering the cost is the same for all sizes (which is not usually the case). Material: I think it feels pretty good for a 230 thread count. I recently bought another comforter from overstock that has a 600 thread count. While the 600 definitely feels softer and smoother, it's not a huge difference. As far as that "crunchy" sound, it's not too bad and you may not even notice it. It's kind of like the sound your arms make when wearing a puffy "north face" kind of coat. Although, go with a higher thread count if you think it will bother you. The 600 is much better when it comes to that.

I bought this for my father who is extremely picky. He cannot tolerate the heavy feeling of blankets or comforters, but really likes this comforter. His room gets very chilly compared to the rest of the house. He loves the warmth and lightness. I ordered the khaki and it is very nice. I highly recommend.