Hi, sorry if this isn't the right place to go, I am completely clueless on Reddit and never post here, lol.

My duvet (cover AND insert together) has twisted itself from the corners in into some unholy tangle that is quite literally impossible to get out. And no, it wasn't in the dryer, and it wasn't because it wasn't secured on the corners. Actually, it's probably in part BECAUSE it was secured on the corners. My roommate originally tied the inside corners for me, and it's possible when they did the blanket was twisted, but they don't remember and I didn't see of course.

Over the course of the past few months (please don't judge me for not washing that frequently, I am disabled lol) it went from a tight twist on one or two corners to two hard knots that have eaten half the blanket and are twisted inside to the core. I can only describe it as it slowly imploding, or eating itself, or possibly being sucked into a 4th dimension beyond human understanding. The current shape of the blanket is quite frankly incomprehensible, as the original corners are completely gone inside the knot, and it is impossible to lay it out flat.

I thought I could unzip the cover it and tackle the tangle from the inside, but to my dismay found that both sides of the zipper seam are wrapped around and trapped in the SAME KNOT. So I can't even get it open to begin with. I sat there for an hour using a carpenter's nail to shove into the hole and use as a tension lever to unwrap it, but I'm not sure if I made any real progress, and the moment I took a break (with the nail still stuck in there), the NAIL got swallowed up into the knot too. I can feel it in there at least two inches deep.

Unfortunately I'm not a bedding nerd so I don't remember the brand or know all the "specs" of my duvet, but for what it's worth: The cover is a bamboo rayon, relatively cheap (but still significantly pricey to me) from Target, the insert is cotton from the same brand, both are full/queen. It has strings in the internal corners and halfway along the long sides to keep it from shifting during sleep, and while those were done up tight, it shifted internally a lot, even and especially before the twisting became a huge problem. Again, I believe the ties may have been done while the insert was a little twisted, and that's what's causing this problem. I guess the insert is desperately trying to reform back to its flat state with the ferocity of elastic?? Somehow???

I attached photos and described as best I can, but I don't know if anyone will understand anyway 😭 The appearances of the knots can only be described as "butthole-like" but you can feel they have a hard shaft that goes down into the center, and if I carelessly toss my blanket over myself sometimes it feels like getting hit with a softball. I genuinely don't know what to do about this. I'm mostly just baffled and curious if anyone has had anything like this happen before and/or has any insight on how this could happen?? I'm close to just cutting it open tbh.

Lately I've realized how much fabric quality affects everyday comfort. It started when I was shopping for cotton sheets, and now I'm even searching for a simple cotton handkerchief.

It seems like a lot of products focus on thread count or marketing buzzwords instead of the actual feel and durability of the fabric. For people who really pay attention to textiles, what brands or stores do you trust for genuinely high-quality cotton products? I'm looking for places where I can actually see and feel the fabric instead of ordering online and hoping for the best.

Idk what to do at this point. I purchased Tencel Brooklinen sheets, along with a percale duvet cover. Idk why I didn’t think to go on Reddit prior to ordering, now that it’s already at my house and reading the god awful things about it on Reddit I’m bummed out. Is there anyone that likes them at all on here? I honestly can’t afford expensive ones, and the only reason I got these is because they were offered on the shop app so I could make payments.

I am looking for linen bed linens but as the title suggests, googling this is a bit difficult.

Quince obviously exists but I have heard a lot of negative things about their quality.

This is the best pillow I’ve ever had, and it has very clearly been used for 5+ years. I’m thinking I bought it at a department store but I’m not sure. I’m desperate!

https://everlastingfabric.com/products/royal-ruffle-bedding-set-with-ties-white?variant=43838759174385

I love this bedding but it's so expensive, I'm wondering if theres a cheaper alternative - I know that there's a lot of ruched bedding online but I really like how this bedding isn't too ruched (like this bedding has four cinches while most ruched bedding has like 10-15 cinches)

Hi everyone. Does anyone know where I can get bedding that looks similar to this? Originally from Kip&Co but they don’t sell/ship this style to USA unfortunately. Thanks for any recs given! :)

A lot of 100% cotton percale sheets are very smooth to the touch, but I love when sheets have a more "natural", slightly textured feel.

My favorite sheet set in this regard was made of 200 thread count garment-washed organic cotton from Portugal, but it's no longer sold.

I just ordered some of West Elm's washed organic percale (same thread count) but it's disappointingly smooth. Just feels like regular percale to me.

Any suggestions? Price is no issue. It does have to be cotton percale; I like crunchiness.

Hi,

I started my Airbnb in Australia and looking for reliable and affordable bedding and homeware items,

As what I found some local suppliers but their prices are no less then retail.

Thank you

I keep waking up with a stiff neck and tightness at the base of my skull. I’ve tried standard memory foam, but they either flatten out after a week or are so tall they bend my neck all night.

I sleep mostly on my side, occasionally on my back. I need something supportive that won't push my head forward when I roll over, and it needs to sleep cool.

Also, are those cervical/contour pillows actually legit or just a gimmick?

If you've dealt with neck pain and found a pillow you’d buy again, what was it and why?

Hey all. I’m looking for a mattress protector that’s 100% cotton - just a thin layer without any plastics as liquids aren’t an issue. I’m not seeing the point of a natural latex mattress with cotton and linen bedding if you’re going to sandwich them with plastic? Guest room in progress. Thanks!

It seems like a lot of the cooling comforters are very lightweight. I like the feeling of a heavy comforter on me but I don’t want to boil. Can I find both in one comforter? And if so, what comforters do you recommend?

I am overwhelmed, I just want someone to point to something and say "This is good" and I will do it blindly, I want a nice looking place.

I am thinking more zen + subtle fire.

Help me please - this gives me so much anxiety!

I am in **Canada**, so anything being shipped here or in Canada is ideal

I can find a down alternative blanket that makes noise when you move it and is crispy like.
I bought several just at Walmart because they were my favorite. Now everything is microfiber or brushed cotton!!

I have jersey sheets that I really because I don’t wake up hot. They don’t sell them anymore so I’m trying to find a replacement for them. These are 100% cotton but I’m not sure if I’ll wake up hot with them. Or does anyone have any recommendation for jersey sheets for hot sleepers?

Okay so 2021 I bought some sheets for college from Bed Bath & Beyond. They are the pure beech jersey modal sheets. At the time they were like $20, now they are going for $80-$90 for a queen. Does anyone have any really good jersey sheet recs? They are my favorite, but I don’t want to spend that much since my college ones had tons of holes in them after a while. 🙏