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Now that you know how to recognize and look for a quality silk comforter, what are your choices to choose from and how do you decide which type of silk comforter to buy?

A comforter is considered to be a silk comforter when the filling consist of silk. Although there are different types of silk filling and silk filling qualities they are all called silk comforters. The outer shell or covering determines the name of the silk comforter. There may be different retailers selling products with the same name but with a different silk filling and outer shell covering.

Common Types Of Silk Comforters:

		Habutai Silk Comforter: This silk comforter is the most popular type of silk comforter in the U.S. market. It is also known as a Habotai Silk Comforter or a Habutoi Silk Comforter (Pronunciation [hah-buh-tahy]). This silk comforter is filled with silk and wrapped in a Habutai silk shell. The type and quality of silk filling may vary from each retailer.

		Cotton-Covered Silk Comforter: This silk comforter is the second most popular type of silk comforter in the U.S. market. It is also known as a Silk-Filled Silk Comforter or just plain Silk Comforter. This silk comforter is filled with silk and wrapped in a Cotton shell. The grade and color of cotton as well as the type and quality of silk filling may vary from each retailer.

		Jacquard Silk Comforter: This silk comforter is one of the most luxurious types of silk comforters. It is filled with silk and wrapped in a Jacquard silk shell. The woven pattern on the Jacquard silk shell as well as the type and quality of silk filling may vary from each retailer.

CHOOSE A HABUTAI SILK COMFORTER IF ...
* your comforter needs to be filled with silk
* your comforter needs to have a silk shell
* your comforter needs to be light weight

CHOOSE A COTTON COVERED SILK COMFORTER IF...
* your comforter needs to be filled with silk
* you want a silk comforter but you are on a budget
* a difference of a few pounds in net weight from a habutai or jacquard silk comforter does not bother you

CHOOSE A JACQUARD SILK COMFORTER IF...
* your comforter needs to be filled with silk
* your comforter needs to have a silk shell
* your comforter needs to be light weight
* a plain, smooth shell covering bothers you
* you need the best of everything

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