Is thread count important in down proof fabrics as it is with fine linens?
Placing reliance on thread count as an indicator of the down proof quality of fabric is a mistake. What is important is the type and size of yarn, the density with which it is woven (which is a different issue than thread count), and the specialized finishing techniques needed to insure the fabric’s down proof qualities. We use several different types of fabrics on our comforters. All of our better quality fabrics are woven in Germany by a family owned mill that has been weaving down proof fabrics for over a century. These fabrics offer the ideal combination of down proof qualities, strength and durability, and fine hand. Their down proof character is derived from the fact that they combine the appropriate size yarn necessary to provide durability over years of use with a dense weave. While our thread counts range generally from 226 to over 400, we do not think that consumers should focus on this issue. In our years in business we have seen high thread count fabrics woven by less exper
