Cushions are more or less an indispensable part of any home. They are usually found on the sofa (couch as others may refer to it).

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But cushions can go way beyond just the sofas. They are part of diwans, beds, carpets and even some chairs. These fluffy pieces are good to hold and often are used in the front than for the back support. Infact some of the cushions are oddly shaped which makes their usage for the back practically impossible.

Cushions come in a wide variety of shapes and colors. The color ofcourse is at the user’s discretion as cushion covers are easily available in the market. You could choose plain colors to go with your furniture or vibrant colors to change the mood for your home.

Seemingly, there are patterns available which give a whole new dimension to the cushions.

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Seen below are zebra pattern cushions! See with your imagination your home can look really different.

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The material inside the cushion is also important. Make sure you choose something which doesnt affect people in your home. Some people can be allergic to foam or other materials used to stuff the cushion. Make sure you buy branded ones which has some inert filling like recron inside.

Remember to periodically clean/vacuum these to avoid dust allergies. Washing the cushion covers along with other items such as curtains is not a bad idea either.

What is essential for a sound sleep apart from a mattress is a good quality pillow. Similarly, we need good quality cushions for back support on sofa sets and couches.  

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From the company’s website:

Recron Fibrefill is India’s only hollow Fibre specially designed for filling and insulation purpose. Made with technology from DuPont, USA, Recron Fibrefill adheres to world-class quality standards to provide maximum comfort, durability, and ease-of-use in a wide variety of applications like sleep products, garments and furniture.

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What is Recron^® Fibrefill?

Recron Fibrefill is a premium hollow polyester fibre, used for cushioning applications. Its special manufacturing technology ensures better filling power and greater softness than cotton and other fibres of equivalent weight.

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Recron Fibrefill is perfect for:

• Pillows
• Cushions
• Bolsters
• Quilts & comforters
• Mattresses
• Mattress toppers
• Mattress pads
• Sleeping bags
• Furniture cushions and backs
• Insulated Garments

Pillows and Cushions

Source : http://www.ril.com/downloads/pdf/fibrefillpillow.pdf

Pillows with Recron® Fibrefill give firm, plush, down-like feel helping you sleep and
relax in unbelievable comfort. Without any pressure and soreness put on your neck
and shoulders. 
Plus, you can wash and dry them easily with ordinary detergents ensuring greater
standards of hygiene unlike cotton and other fibres, which can never be washed. 
Pillows can be filled with two types of Recron® Fibrefill: 
-   6 Denier Hollow Siliconised (soft)
-   15 Denier Hollow Siliconised (firm) 
 
The common sizes are 17×27 inches with a filling quantity of 0.7 kgs and 16×24
inches with a filling quantity of 0.6 kgs.
 
Please Note:
Usually 51mm or 64mm fibres are used, except for machine blown filling, where
32mm fibres are recommended.
 
The filling weight required with Recron® Fibrefill is 70% of cotton filling. 

For complete details please visit:

http://www.ril.com/html/business/fibre_fill.html

Today’s article is on “mattresses”.

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It is said that an average humans spends close to 33 % of their lives at sleep. With other factors such as a lazy siesta , or ailment , this only goes up.

So why is choosing the right mattress so important?

- The bed is the most important piece of furniture at home where people spend the majority of their time on.

- A bed is incomplete without a mattress. So right decision has to be made if you are purchasing one.

- More investment in the mattress is a better option than on the bed itself.

Some facts about mattresses:

• Different people have different requirements , so a single mattress cannot do justice to all customers.
• People who have some back-problems should consult with specialist before going for a mattress.
• Some criteria which a mattress should fulfill are cost, comfort, warranty, size.
• A bad mattress does a lot of harm to one’s back and usually people tend to have a bad start to the day if previous night’s sleep was not adequate.

The various types of mattresses are:

> Latex

> Coir

> Spring

> Foam

There are some special types like

> Water mattress

> Air mattress

We do not know how good these are for your back.

The following are the various brands of mattresses available in the India

(This is imported mattress from USA.)

Prices in India start from 3000 odd rupees to even 15000 rupees. There is a wide variety out there, so choose wisely.

We will cover more on these lines. This is just an introduction. Keep reading and sleep well informed !