Comforter

A comforter is a type of bedding - a soft flat bag used on a bed as a type of bed cover. It is filled with either an artificial material (such as polyester batting) or a natural material.

A comforter usually doesn't cover the pillows or box spring of the bed. It is basically a thick, fluffy blanket that people put on their bed to achieve a much higher level of comfort and warmth.

A duvet is sometimes confused with a comforter, although comforters go on top of the traditional sheets and blankets and are primarily decorative while duvets are used alone.

A comforter does not come in direct contact with the body and therefore does not need frequent cleaning.

A comforter is usually dry cleaned.

No cover is required for a comforter as it is a bed cover itself.

Being used as a bed cover, a comforter is made of bright attractive material, often with a quilt pattern.