How should I store synthetic quilts???

[barchetta]

I know when it comes to storing down, compressed for a short time is OK. When it comes to storing it in your closet you should keep it in a loose bag to let the down "relax". I use a lot of cheaper synthetic bags for the summer and wonder if it's OK to leave then stuffed full time, or does it also need to"relax"?

[BrianWillan]

It's better for synthetic insulation to be stored in loose bags just the same as down. Any insulation needs to loft to provide its max insulation capability.

Cheers

Brian

[barchetta]

It's better for synthetic insulation to be stored in loose bags just the same as down. Any insulation needs to loft to provide its max insulation capability.

Cheers

Brian

Thanks Brian!

[nuttysquirrel]

i have found that sythetic insulaiton takes longer to recover fully from being compressed than down.

[barchetta]

i have found that sythetic insulaiton takes longer to recover fully from being compressed than down.

Also good to know :-)

[arbitrage]

yup, if anything you need to be more careful storing synthetic. compression/fluffing cycles will slowly break it down.

[Cuthalion]

I store my Incubator and Burrow in a Cocoon mesh storage bag. Well worth the price to keep your quilts in good order.

Cocoon Sleeping Bag Storage Bag:

http://www.amazon.com/Cocoon-Nylon-M.../dp/B001DX8NZC

[scopinbill]

I store my synthetic sleeping bags and down quilts under our bed in a giant bag designed to hold an artificial christmas tree during the "off season". It's about 2x2x5 feet. They're cheap and tough. We actually have 3 of them - one under each bed.

Similar to this...
http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Christ...dp/B00649D39Q/

[scopinbill]

Here's one of the bags we have...
http://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Holi...dp/B004DEHP3E/

The shape makes it a bit easier to slide under the bed. Plus, with the zipper on the side, I can get something out without pulling the bag out from under the bed.

[Meekin]

I wondered this same thing. Good question!