The Imperial Delight silk
filled comforter is an alternative to the Ming
Dynasty silk comforter which we reviewed last month. The
essential difference between them is that the Imperial Delight
is a heavier weight and has a sewn through box construction.
So it keeps you warmer through the fall season in the Northeast.
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Pluses:
- Workmanship:
We were impressed by the workmanship and liked the
construction into squares. We liked the box construction.
- Luxurious fabric:
The Imperial Delight lives up to its name and delighted
us. This silk
comforter felt soft, drapeable and unbelievably luxurious.
- Naturally hypoallergenic:
Silk is naturally hypoallergenic and inhospitable
to dust mites, so it does not promote an allergic
reaction and there is no need for dust mite encasings.
- Weight warmth:
The weight of this silk
filled comforter will work well for all year round use
in moderate climates. We did not think it was warm enough
for the depths of a Northeast winter. The silk was much
warmer than we expected when we first unpacked the comforter.
- Best Value:
Given the weight of silk fill, this silk filled comforter
got our vote for the best buy for the money.
- Quality of Silk Fill:
All silk is not the same in quality and we saw less
"knots" ( which naturally occur in silk) in this
silk
comforter than in other silk comforters.
Minuses:
- Silk Comforter Care:
A good silk comforter will last about 5 and
up to 10 years if proper care is taken to treat it
right. This includes always having a duvet cover on
it and never trying to wash it yourself which would
invalidate the warranty. A silk comforter needs professional
dry cleaning.
- Duvet Cover:
We believe that a duvet cover is absolutely essential
and is needed in order not to void the manufacturer’s
warranty.
- Warmth: We
are fans of down comforters for the depths of winter
and it was clear that while surprisingly warm most
people would find this comforter a little on the light
side for northern winter weather.
Summary: The
Imperial Delight is the best value for a luxurious silk
comforter.
Imperial
Delight Silk Comforters from $200
Ming
Dynasty Silk Comforters from $369.95
First Published: end July 2002
Updated: April 2007
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