Oversized 230 Thread Count Down Alternative Comforter

I admit to being ignorant about the comforter/duvet 'thing'. I stay with a friend in Europe who uses only them and they're great in summer or winter and it's so much easier to change a duvet than to wash a comforter all the time. I talked to a local friend who directed me to Overstock and this particular product. I was NOT sorry and I intend to buy more. When the friend came to visit ME this time, he was pleased with my choice (as am I). This product washes great and Overstock has such a great collection of duvets to go with it.

• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

This is my first down or down alternative comforter, and I've had it about a week now. My husband and I decided we needed something more cozy than our previous comforter, and we decided we each needed our own comforter so we quit disturbing each other when we roll over at night. We have a king size bed, we are tall (5'10" and 6'4") and we have dogs that we like to cuddle with while we read, so I wanted something big enough for us and our bed and something we could wash. So here is my evaluation of this comforter: Pros: 1. It is puffy. Puffier even than the picture. I love it! 2. It is warm. Our house has been around 63 degrees lately (our thermostat is being worked on) and these comforters have been our salvation! 3. It is cozy. It's the kind of comforter that is so thick and cozy that when you lay on top of it you sink into it, and when you're under it, you can sort of burrow in. Our first night using this comforter, my husband said that the cozy factor of our bed increased like 5 times! 4. It is quality. It's not going to fall apart, and given a good cover and normal usage, should last a very long time. It fits in a regular size duvet cover. I was worried that I would have to spend a lot of money to get a cover big enough to handle this comforter. Not so. And that's actually the first con... Cons: 1. It is not as big as the website or the tag on the comforter says. I measured ours and they are 76" wide by 81" long. My guess is that the fabric for the top piece before the stuffing is put in is probably 90" by 88;" then they add the stuffing and it suddenly becomes much smaller. However, it does mean that this comforter fits in a regular sized duvet cover, and we have found that our two queen size comforters are long enough to cover us comfortably, and they cover our king bed nicely. 2. It is loud. It's true. It rustles a lot. We think it sounds cozy, but I can certainly see how it would bother a light sleeper. It sounds quite like an old waterproof sleeping bag does. But again, we think it adds to the cozy factor. 3. It is warm. We live in an area where temps range from 20 below to 110 each year (yeah, I know... what are we thinking!). Last night my husband expressed his concern that this comforter will be too hot in the summers. An easy fix for us - I'll just take the comforter out of the duvet cover, and we'll use the duvet cover by itself (we don't have AC... again, what are we thinking!). We love the comforters we bought, but I read many of the reviews and was concerned about what might be coming. However, I was prepared to deal with the noise, and I had regular size duvet covers waiting at the house to try out the size of this comforter. If you order it, just be ready for these things - if they'll bother you, don't order it! If you think you can live with those quirks of this comforter, I hope you do order it. We love this comforter, and if there was a way to put 6 stars up for comfort and value, I would have. It's really wonderful and just what we were looking for at a price we could afford!

• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

This is a great deal! I was impressed with the fact that it fits well on our king size bed, with enough on each side. So many don't cover well, but this one does. I would recommend to anyone! This is my first purchase from Overstock.com and I most certainly will keep coming back. Kudos!

• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

I am thrilled with my purchase of this comforter, my first on Overstock.com. As with others who go through the reviews, I was a little nervous from the few complaints. Here's my opinion to put some of you at ease. First of all, I've used duvets for some twenty years, so had an idea of what to expect in mind. Granted, those were down. In comparison, this comforter had sufficient loft; a good distrbution of fill; and a really nice bound edge (which some of my previous - and more expensive ones - did not). I've loved snuggling under it. There is, indeed, a muffled noise when moved. I'd compare it to that of a fluffy pillow or crisp sheets, though, not plastic bags (and I'd say a down comforter makes a similar noise, too). Also, I did order a size up - a king for my queen-sized bed - which covers it well. Finally, I always - even living abroad - have used a duvet cover. It protects the duvet, leading to fewer washes (and trust me, it's a lot easier to simply wash the duvet), and does tend to be softer. Besides, in respect to decorating you can switch things up as the mood strikes, instead of having to replace the entire thing. Just sewing two sheets together can give you an entirely new look, if you're so inclined. Anyway, again, a very good experience for me. I'm glad I went ahead with this purchase.

• Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes