Overstuff ?

[tjm]

I have been looking buying a TQ / UQ set.

One criteria I came up with was calculating the volume based on the quilt dimensions [L x W x Baffle Height] and comparing it to the volume based the amount of down provided [down oz x down fill power].

Ratio = [oz down * fill power] / [l * w * t]

Ideally the volumes would be the same and the ratio would be 1 or 100%

I understood that wasn't practical and expected to see slightly less "down volume" than "fabric volume". And, for the vendors that listed the required values, that is what I found.

On most models, if I paid to have one (1) oz of overstuff, the extra down puts put the "down volume" slightly higher than the "fabric volume". Changing the ratios from 92-95% to 98%-103%.

The spreadsheet does suggest that none of the quilts needed 2 oz of overstuff since the values go from 98%-103% to 106-111%.

I don't know if the extra down will only make for a cosmetic difference by making the quilt look puffier since some of the extra down isn't going to fully loft anyways.

I am hoping people could comment on whether they felt overstuffing is worth the extra investment.

[Peter_pan]

I have been looking buying a TQ / UQ set.

One criteria I came up with was calculating the volume based on the quilt dimensions [L x W x Baffle Height] and comparing it to the volume based the amount of down provided [down oz x down fill power].

Ratio = [oz down * fill power] / [l * w * t]

Ideally the volumes would be the same and the ratio would be 1 or 100%

I understood that wasn't practical and expected to see slightly less "down volume" than "fabric volume". And, for the vendors that listed the required values, that is what I found.

On most models, if I paid to have one (1) oz of overstuff, the extra down puts put the "down volume" slightly higher than the "fabric volume". Changing the ratios from 92-95% to 98%-103%.

The spreadsheet does suggest that none of the quilts needed 2 oz of overstuff since the values go from 98%-103% to 106-111%.

I don't know if the extra down will only make for a cosmetic difference by making the quilt look puffier since some of the extra down isn't going to fully loft anyways.

I am hoping people could comment on whether they felt overstuffing is worth the extra investment.

Math will give you a head ache...

The perfect UQ for your BMBH is the JRB Mt Washington 3...Dual differential design, radial baffles, 22% overstuff standard, solid performer to 20*....Best part is that it is CURRENTLY ON SALE $ 60 OFF... http://www.jacksrbetter.com/Mt%20Washington.htm

Pan

[tjm]

Pan,

Ordered each quilt with 1 oz overstuff.

Thanks !

[Peter_pan]

Pan,

Ordered each quilt with 1 oz overstuff.

Thanks !

Just saw the order come in... They should go out this afternoon... Look for them via USPS Priority Mail before the weekend.

Enjoy!

pan