Is THREAD COUNT important in downproof fabrics?
Placing reliance on thread count as an indicator of the downproof 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 downproof qualities. We use several different types of fabrics on our comforters. Most of the down products shown on this site are made from fabric woven by German or other European mills, many of which are still family owned, and that have been weaving downproof fabrics for over a century. These fabrics offer the ideal combination of downproof qualities, strength and durability, and fine hand. Their downproof 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
