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Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Review and Giveaway: Comfy Snug Draw String Sheets

Boy have I been lucky!  Last year I posted a review of a set of sheets that I had bought through a internet coupon site.  You can read my review here.  They were quite disappointing.  Several month later I was contacted by email asking if I would like to try a newer companies sheets instead.  Of course, I couldn't refuse an offer for free sheets so I accepted.  They were Butterfly Dream Luxury sheets and boy were they luxurious!  See my review here.

 Recently, another sheet company read my review of the not so favorable sheets and offered me another set for review.  I still have and use my Butterfly Dream sheets but how could I refuse?  Besides, it's nice to have two sets of nice sheets, I'm sure you will all agree.

 The sheets I received this time for review are called Comfy Snug Draw String Sheets.  The difference with these sheets, is that the fitted sheet has a draw string, so is guaranteed to stay on the bed.   

 Here is how Comfy Snug describe their sheets on their website (you can read their full statement there):

 Since bed sheets have existed, the problem of keeping bed sheets on the bed has also existed. Early on there was the flat bed sheet and the term "hospital corner" became widely used. This term obviously adapted from sheet use in hospitals on hospital beds where tight bed sheets are a key requirement in the comfort of their patients. Then elastic was added to the edge of the bed sheet. This added convenience as hospital corners required that the bed sheet be tucked quite far under the mattress. Elastic bed sheets were acceptable for the most part but did not stay in place quite as well as a large bed sheet tucked under the mattress.

There have also been many drawstring bed sheet designs with more than 12 previous patents. The problem with the previous drawstring designs is that the hems that hold the drawstring are straight. Where the "Comfy-Snug" design is curved on the sides pre-loading the edge of the bed sheet, the previous straight designs do not provide this distribution of force along the sides. With the straight hems, the mattress gripping action of the fitted sheet is mostly concentrated at and near the corners of the mattress. Also the gathering of the corners causes the drawstring to be bound up in the corners, drastically increasing the friction within the hem of the bed sheet. With this extra friction in the corners, it becomes impossible to tighten the sheet all the way around the mattress. With the "ARC-EDGE" curved hem the drawstring avoids a sharp turn at the corner providing a smooth, unbound course around the mattress allowing the bed sheet to be much tighter than any other drawstring bed sheet design.
My Thoughts:

 I have always had problems with sheet corners coming up in my bed.  I turn a lot in my sleep and sheets don't always cooperate.  I have tried bed sheet suspenders but they haven't worked out very well and were a hassle.

 Comfy Snug Draw String Sheets solved that problem!  Bill and I have put these sheets through rigorous testing (blush) and the fitted sheet has not budged! 

 Before I received the sheets however, I did have a concern.  I could not find anything on the website that told about the quality and thread count of these sheets.  The are made of Egyptian cotton, which implies high quality however, in my experience, that does not always mean high quality.  Once I received the sheets, I could tell that the had a high thread count.  That is important because then I knew they would not fall apart on me or pill up any time soon.

 Egyptian cotton sheets are also suppose to have a satin like feel however, my experience is that they only feel that way until the first washing.  The Comfy Soft sheets were no exception to this.  They were satiny feeling out of the package but I always wash my sheets before their first use.  They felt like regular cotton sheets, once they made it to my bed.  No problem with that, really it what I expected.  However, comparing the comfort factor with the Butterfly Dream sheets there is little comparison.  The Butterfly Dream sheets are on usually soft on the skin. Where I can compare them is that the Comfy soft sheets stay on the bed.  There is a definite comfort factor in that too.  Waking up either tangled in your bottom sheet or on a bare mattress is certainly not comfortable.

 I would also be remiss if I did not mention price.  According to the Comfy Snug website, a set of queen size sheets is only $79.  While a set of queen size Butterfly Dream sheets will set you back $125.  Both U.S. currency.

 What I would love to see is the draw string technology from the Comfy Snug applied to the extra soft luxurious feel of the Butterfly Dream sheets.  However, until that happens, I will have to alternate between the two types of comfort.  I certainly do recommend Comfy Snug if you want a nice sheet that will stay snugly on your mattress!

 4/5

 I received this set of Comfy Snug Sheets for my honest review.  This is only my opinion, so why not try them out yourself?

 Thanks to Robert Briganti of New Visions Products (Comfy Soft), I am giving away one bottom fitted Comfy Snug Draw String Sheet, a value of $47 U.S.  This giveaway is open to the U.S. only and ends on December 16, 2013
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Posted by Teddy Rose at 6:00 AM 9 comments  

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Friday, July 27, 2012

Review and Giveaway: Butterfly Dreams Luxury Bed Linens

In January I reviewed a set of microfiber sheets that I had purchased on-line.  The review was not very favorable and in fact, if I were writing that review today, it would have been scathing!  They fell apart in just a few washes in cold water and on delicate cycle. 

Awhile after I posted that review, I received an email from Edith Coronacion McCosker of Butterfly Dreams asking if I would like a set of their sheets to review.  Of course, I accepted, I needed new sheets, after all!
Wow, what a difference! 

The Queen sheet set included one fitted sheet, one flat sheet and two pillow cases.  The fitted sheet and pillow cases are made of microfiber and are incredibly soft and luxurious feeling!  The fitted sheet is a nice texture of cotton.  I asked Edith what the two different texture and she said the top sheet is for better temperature control and also that the underside of the microfiber sheet "is not as smooth, so it won’t feel good on top of you."  That makes sense to me.
I have now had the opportunity to wash these sheets several times and they are still as luxurious feeling as the first time I used them.  There are no runs and they have not balled up at all.  I love them so much that I am buying 2 more of the pillow cases.  I use lots of pillows!

I have to give these Butterfly Dreams sheets a 5/5, they are the most luxurious sheets I have ever had.  They make me feel like a queen!
Now is your chance to own a queen set!  Edith is offering two queen sets in Serene Green to two of my readers!  This giveaway is for Canada and the U.S. and ends on August 10, 2012.  Please use Rafflecopter to enter.  I bet you will agree that Butterfly Dreams sheets are incredible!
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Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Product Review: Bamboo Microfiber Sheet Set with Negative Ion Technology

New for 2012, I thought I would try out writing some product reviews. They will be limited because my primary focus is still books.  I am hoping to do a product review every now and then with some giveaways, hopefully. 

However, I would love to know your opinion.  If the majority of you are totally against product reviews, I wont do them.  To find out how you all feel about this, I have developed a poll on the side bar.  Please give me your opinion by filling out the poll and comment.

Thank you!

Product Description: (taken from the website)

Now you can enjoy luxury of bamboo microfiber bedding with brand new negative ion technology for better sleep.  The organic bamboo fibers used in the sheet production have been scientifically proven to produce 1,500 CC's of Negative Ions and above.  This Negative Ion output is higher than most ultra expensive air Ionizers.  

Here are the sleep benefits of Negative Ions:

Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have found that levels of negative ions that exceed 1,000 CC's are directly related to levels of serotonin in the brain.  Negative Ions balance serotonin levels in much the same way that natural sunlight suppresses melatonin.  Balanced serotonin means better and deeper sleep. 

Additional Bed Sheet Benefits:
  • Wrinkle Free Design
  • Stain and Odor Resistant
  • Lightweight and Breathable
  • Shrink Proof, fade proof and form fitting
  • Open Stitched Hem
  • Temperature Regulating Design
  • Naturally Hypoallergenic and resistant to dust mites
This bedding is perfect for those who are looking for a soft, lightweight sheet set.  Bamboo microfiber has the feel of silk without the associated slip.  

6 Piece Set Includes:  (Fits up to a 16 inch mattress)
  • 1 Flat Sheet
  • 1 Fitted Sheet
  • 4 Pillow Cases
My Review:

I bought this sheet set through a online coupon program, so I did not pay full price.  I was expecting full price quality however. 

The sheet set arrived as promised with a flat sheet, fitted sheet, and four pillow cases.  I was right away taken by the luxurious feel of these sheets.  They were the softest, smoothest sheets I've ever encountered.  I could hardly wait to wash them and put them on my bed.

I followed the care instructions exactly how they were written.  When I took them out of the washer I thought I saw a bit of a run in a pillow case but thought perhaps drying them would take care of that.  However it didn't, there was a run in the pillow case.  Just to clarify, I mean a run, like you get in nylon stockings!

When I got into bed my first night with the new sheets on, I felt like I was reading and then sleeping in luxury.  Like I said, they felt so good!  However after the first night I noticed snags and more runs in them.  I have had them for about 2 months now and they aren't feeling quite as luxurious as they fist did. 

 After a few washes, I noticed they started balling up, like a sweater does and there are also more snags in them.  We just bought a new washer and dryer this summer, front load, so I know they are not deteriorating due to those.  I also keep my finger nails and toe nails trimmed and smooth, so they shouldn't be the culprit either.

I do love it when sheet sets come with extra pillow cases, the four included were a really nice touch.  They also fit on my bed very nicely and are still stain free and wrinkle free.  As for their claim of a better and deeper sleep, I haven't noticed a difference.  I'm a pretty good sleeper these days, as it is.  

2/5

Posted by Teddy Rose at 3:51 PM 3 comments  

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