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6735 6658 |
Ploh:
6832 5602 |
Under the covers
When it comes to bedding there’s a wide
range of natural materials to choose
from; think silks, pure cottons, down
and feathers. Ploh’s products are all
made from natural resources, as its
client servicing representative Chrystal
Ou explains. “We use natural fills and
100 percent cotton fabrics to make
our pillows, duvets and featherbeds.
Bedding items
are filled with
white goose
d o w n a n d
feathers, and
e n c a s e d i n
100 percent
cotton ticking.”
up to 22cm with its cover), and the
other is 20cm of organic latex (up to
24cm). “There’s often a perception
that a mattress has to be thick to be
comfortable, but thickness in many
mattresses can just mean layers and
layers of PU foam, chemicals, metal
spring coils, and lots of gaps and
space, so the chances of sagging are
higher.” With his mattresses, Sylvestian
promises a comfortable, cool sleep on a
mattress that naturally conforms to your
body shape.
The latex pillows are crafted in
different sizes and densities for men
and women, taking into account that
women tend to be narrower than men.
But with all this choice, how can
shoppers decide on the option that’s
best for them? Here, Chrystal breaks
down how some of the materials they
use differ, and the benefits of each.
• Down: “This is the light, fluffy coating
foundbeneath the feathers of waterfowl,
which protect them from the elements.
Asnature’smostefficient insulator,down
is warm yet light, allowing unrestricted
movement. Unlike synthetics, natural
fillers absorb moisture while you sleep,
and the layers of air pockets help air
circulate, lifting away perspiration for
all-night comfort. Also, a down duvet
provides warmth and comfort over a
wider range of temperatures than a
synthetic one does.”
• Feathers: “The rigid exterior plumage
of waterfowl is used to provide support
in our bedding items. We use whole,
small feathers, thereby helping to
avoid dust build-up from broken
feathers, which you’ll often find in
low-quality bedding. We use a special
construction and combination of down
and feathers in our Classic pillows.”
• Ticking: “This is the fabric covering for
bedding items. Ploh bedding uses soft,
absorbent, breathable, 100 percent
cotton down-proof ticking, which has
an inherently tighter weave to prevent
clusters and to stop feathers from
leaking out. Cotton is also a breathable
material, which helps to keep bedding
in good condition.”
Ploh’s Limited Edition pillows and
duvets are filled with rare eiderdown
and encased in fine German silk.
Choosing 100 percent natural material
products for your bedding may not be
the cheapest option, but, as with most
things in life, you get what you pay for.
“Ploh has always offered just a limited
selection of items because we want to
focus on doing only a few things very,
very well,” says Chrystal. “What we offer
won’t suit everyone, but our objective is
always to deliver quality and an inviting
experience. Ploh is essentially about
understated luxury.”
Your bedroom environment
should be:
• Non-toxic
• Able to withstand moisture and to dry
out without attracting dust or mould
• Electrically non-conductive
• Ergonomic
The
customer
can adjust
the hardness
and softness
of European
Bedding’s
bed bases