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Twin Size Jacquard Duvet Cover-Classique Black Check Review

Twin Size Jacquard Duvet Cover-Classique Black Check
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I tend to go for the pricer items but was on a mission to find the requested "high tech" theme for a college student. The Highland Feather Twin Size Jacquard Duvet Cover-Classique Black Check fit the bill. I generally expect to get what I pay for but in this case was rewarded for settling. This is a gorgeous high quality duvet. What you see in the photo is a tone on tone effect with flat black and high sheen black. At an angle the lighting makes the flat black have a very subtle grey tone. It looks awesome with silver colored sateen sheets.

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Pinzon Kids Duvet Cover Review

Pinzon Kids Duvet Cover
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Color:
To start I would say the color that is shown in the Amazon picture is little different the the color of the item in hand. The picture they have up has the pink with a little more of a cooler color of pink, but in hand is has more of a warmer color pink. The best way I can describe it is the picture looks a bit cotton candy pink, but in hand it's more of a blush pink or rosy pink.
Fabric texture:
Smooth. Haven't had any problems with snagging or tearing. Not thick, but not so thin that I was able to see through it at all. I tested it's transparency by placing a pillow with a patten inside the cover and was unable to see any color or pattern through the fabric. This would allow someone who also has a duvet in another color other then white to use this cover without the color showing through.
Washing:
It washed fine and didn't shrink any that I could see. There was no color bleeding that I could see either. There was no pilling either.
Buttons:
This duvet cover uses buttons to keep the duvet enclosed inside. There is not any problems with the buttons coming unbuttoned. I have had duvet cover in the past where it seems they are always coming unbuttoned, but there is no problems like that with this one. The buttons are very well hidden and are a pearl color. There are 5 buttons on the twin size cover.
Additional Info:
There was no unpleasant smell to the fabric when opening the plastic package it arrived in. Sometimes fabrics come with a bad smell that takes several washes to make it go away. There was no problems like that with this one.


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Brighten any child\'s room with the fresh colors and clean, cool feel of Pinzon Kids bedding. This 200-thread-count twin duvet cover, measuring 68 by 86 inches, is made of 100 percent cotton, an all-natural fiber that\'s durable and breathable. Percale woven fabrics are crisp yet soft; the yarn-dye fibers are tightly woven for smoothness. The classic, soft red duvet features a hidden button closure. Mix and match with Pinzon Kids solid chambray or gingham sheets, comforters, and shams for a timeless ensemble. Pinzon Kids bedding washes and dries in the home machine and is made in Portugal.
Fabric Definition Percale: Percale woven fabrics provide a clean, crisp, cool feel, a perfect match with bed linens. Percale weaves can be made of any fiber but are usually cotton or a cotton/polyester blend. The fibers are tightly woven in a plain weave, meaning the warp and weft threads cross each other one at a time. This one-over, one-under weave is what makes a fabric Percale. Percale clothing usually runs around 80 square (80 threads by 80 threads), or 160 threads per square inch. Heavy grades in higher counts are used for bed sheeting. Percale sheets are high quality, smooth, and soft, since the fibers comprising the thread are usually first combed (opened and cleaned of impurities) and carded (separated into individual, cleaned fibers). Percale sheets have a thread count of at least 180 threads per inch and commonly run to over 200 threads per inch. Percale sheeting was first made in 1876 by Wamsutta Mills in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Percale fabric is rugged and versatile, with many uses now in clothing, curtains, and bedding.
History of the Textile Mill António Almeida & Filhos, Têxteis S.A. (AAF) is a vertical company combining the know-how of 52 years experience with the most advanced technology of production, the best professionals, the finest raw materials, and the highest quality control to produce a wide range of textile products. AAF is among very few companies in Europe that create, produce, and commercialize fabrics for bed and table linens, as well as Terries for bath and beach linens. The company's manufacturing process includes spinning, weaving, dying, printing, finishing, and making-up, as well as the full vertical integration of the Design, Research & Development, and Quality Control departments that are the core platforms of AAF. As a result, Almeida´s textiles breathe modernity, elegance, and functionality. Their products are developed to guarantee comfort and well being to the consumer in addition to being beautiful.
History of the Region Portugal's major textile factories are located in Guimaraes. Guimaraes is known as the "cradle" or "birth city" of Portugal, since it is home to the castle of Portugal's first king. As one of the country's most historic cities with well-preserved monuments, it is a popular tourist attraction. Among other sites to see are two squares with outdoor cafes and balconied houses, called Praça de Santiago and Largo da Oliveira. At Largo da Oliveira are the old Town Hall and the Church of Nossa Senhora da Oliveira, with a Gothic shrine erected in 1340 standing before it. There are many legends about its origins, but a popular story says it marks the spot where Wamba, elected king of the Visigoths, refused his title and drove a pole into the ground swearing that he would not reign until it blossomed, and it sprouted immediately. Guimaraes hosts an annual 3-day festival of medieval art and costume in the first week of August, which dates from the middle of the 15th century and includes a torchlight procession and a medieval parade. Not only renowned for textiles and historical sites, Guimaraes is in the heart of the "Vinho Verde" region, so called for its locally produced fresh, young "green wines."

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Pinzon 400-Thread-Count 100% Egyptian Cotton Hemstitch Duvet Set Review

Pinzon 400-Thread-Count 100% Egyptian Cotton Hemstitch Duvet Set
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The Pinzon 400-Thread-Count 100% Egyptian Cotton Hemstitch Duvet Set feels like heaven just out of the package. It reminds me of the type you see at 5-star hotels, and the picture in the Amazon ad reinforces that layered design ideal.
But something changes when you launder this set. All of a sudden the softness is gone and the pieces become super wrinkled. This set needs to be ironed after being dried in an electric clothes dryer. (In the spring, when I resume drying bedding on my outside clothes line; perhaps this duvet set will be wrinkle free and will not need to be ironed.)
A bit of trivia: some folks call it a duvet, others call it a duvet cover. Even in this Amazon description, the terms are used interchangeably. Not everyone understands the terms. This set includes a duvet (duvet cover) and two shams. The duvet (or duvet cover) is a large two-sided piece that has no filling. You can slip it over any blanket or comforter you already own. One side of the duvet (or duvet cover) has buttons so you can close it all in. The two shams that come with the king set are also king-sized and generous. The sham works the same way a pillowcase does; you slip it over your pillows.
While most people reading this review know what they are looking at; not everyone will.
All in all, I don't think I can recommend this duvet set at the price listed. As another reviewer mentioned, it's too high maintenance. After being laundered, it's not nearly as soft as I wanted it to be, and the wrinkles are a major disappointment.

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Pinzon's luxurious sateen duvet set offers a lustrous surface and understated sheen. Because pieces in the set are made of 100-percent Egyptian cotton--an all-natural, long-staple cotton valued for its softness and texture--they are extra soft and breathable. The cotton is woven with single-ply yarns in a 400-thread-count sateen weave for a smooth, cool feel. A lovely, durable hemstitch design sets off 2-inch flanges on three sides of the duvet and on all sides of the sham. Available in an array of colors and sizes, the set pairs well with both solid and patterned bedding. Coordinating Egyptian cotton hemstitch sheets are available separately to create a fully accessorized look. This set includes one 68-by-88-inch twin duvet and one 20-by26-inch standard sham. The duvet is made with a hidden button closure several inches from the bottom edge to keep comforters secure and out of sight, and the sham features an envelope closure on the back for easy pillow insertion and removal. Each piece is easy to care for at home in the washer and dryer.
Fabric Definitions Egyptian Cotton: Egyptian cotton is used to make some of the highest quality linens in the world, including sumptuously soft bath and bed linens. Egyptian cotton is grown to produce a longer staple, or fiber, than generic cotton, and the longer and finer a cotton staple is, the better able it is to be spun into finer count yarns, which in turn can be knitted or woven into soft, fine, and luxurious fabrics. The staple length in Egyptian cotton averages 1-1/8 to 1-1/2 inches, but can reach over 2-1/4 inches, which is twice the size of a generic cotton fiber. Products which highlight construction of Egyptian cotton are usually referring to the extra-long-staple cotton produced largely in the Nile River Valley. The humidity and rich soil around the Nile delta produce especially long cotton fibers, which are fine and vary from a light cream to dark tan color. Egyptian cotton is strong, durable and, if cared for properly, will be long lasting.

Sateen: Sateen fabric has a supremely soft, satin-like finish resulting from a four-over-one thread weave. Standard weaves, like percale, use a one-over, one-under stitch. The four-over weave puts more threads nearer the surface, resulting in a softer, warmer surface. Sateen fabrics are most often made of mercerized cotton, but can be made of other fabrics, including cotton blends, polyester, and rayon. Mercerized threads give sateen fabrics a higher luster. Mercerization, named for process-creator John Mercer, involves treating threads with a cold concentrated sodium hydroxide solution. Mercerization also increases strength, dyeability, and resistance to mildew, as well as reduces lint. Sateens can be produced in light and heavy weights, and are ideal for bedding.


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2 Yellow Gujrati Embroidered Sari Toss Pillow Cushion Covers Review

2 Yellow Gujrati Embroidered Sari Toss Pillow Cushion Covers
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# 2 gorgeous vintage sari pillow SHAMS in exotic pink gold.
# New beaded vintage sari pillows from exotic India.
# Spectacular design and color. Absolutely magnificent.
# Very beautifully detailed and a masterpiece,

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Bringing you a beautiful piece of art that shows India's rich cultural heritage.

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