Blog — channel quilt
Understanding the Difference Between Baffle Boxed and Channel Walled Quilts
When shopping for hand made quilts, you might encounter terms like baffle boxed and channel walled. These describe the structure of the quilt’s internal chambers, which affect everything from warmth to longevity. Both designs have their strengths, and understanding the difference can help you choose the best quilt for your needs. Let’s explore the key differences, their cleaning instructions, and how long you can expect each to last with proper care. What is a Baffle Boxed Quilt? A baffle boxed quilt uses vertical fabric walls inside the quilt that create individual compartments for the filling, usually down or feather. These...
Which Style Of Quilt Is Best, boxed or channel?
We get asked which style of quilt is best, channel or boxed? We recommend channel style quilts. Why? Channel style quilts were some of the first feather and down quilts sold in Australia and for good reason. With Australia's diverse weather a quilt needs to be multi purpose. It needs to be ideal for Winter and Summer use. A channel quilt allows the user to adjust the warmth as needed all year round. Simply push or shake filling down for Summer and push or shake the filling back up again for Winter. The other benefit is if the quilt is...
