AmazonBasics Down Alternative Bed Comforter Reviews Summary

Comfort and Quality

Pros:

• "This comforter really surprised me by how upscale it is."
• "It's the perfect weight for me and stays cool even with a cover on."
• "It's the most comfortable I had. Light weight not heavy, soft and not too warm and not cold, it's just perfectly right."
• "It’s soft, comfortable, keeps you warm, but feels incredibly snuggly."
• "It's like being wrapped in a cloud!"
• "The quality on this is much better than expected."
• "It is very fluffy and fits nicely in our full/queen duvet."

Cons:

• "After I washed it according to the directions on the tag, the stuffing material turned lumpy."
• "After 2 washes, the polyester fill started seeping out."
• "The stuffing that comes out of the comforter is INFURIATING."
• "This started shedding big tufts of white fluff everywhere after the first time I washed it."
• "After only a week on the bed, the cotton is shifting from the squares."
• "The filling is all crumpled up in the corners and there are white fluffs everywhere."
• "Ever since I first washed this and the fibers are everywhere."

Temperature Regulation

Pros:

• "This is not a heavy comforter but it is plenty warm without being too hot."
• "I couldn’t be happier. It’s super soft, not too bulky with the right amount of fluff & I'm not over heated at all."
• "Perfect for winter in coastal Southern California. Soft and light."
• "Love the white, it’s fluffy & light."
• "Perfect weight for Florida temperatures."
• "We use this in winter and actually started lowering our house temperature at night because this comforter is so effective at keeping in body heat."
• "It also light weight but still keeps us very warm at nite even during the winter months."

Cons:

• "Please don't buy it otherwise you will feel cold during the night."
• "It’s extremely hot.i couldn’t keep my body under it for more than a couple of minutes without getting over heated."
• "I should have listened to the reviews saying this comforter was way too warm."
• "Pretty disappointed in this purchase. This blanket would be perfect if we lived somewhere with harsh winters… But we live in Florida and this thing is way too hot."
• "It might get too hot."
• "There's something in the material/ filling my body does not like it, it's extremely warm and find it uncomfortable."
• "Very soft and cozy but incredibly hot!!"

Value for Money

Pros:

• "The price is just a plus."
• "It's a great product for a great value."
• "This is a good product if you don’t have much money to spend on a comforter."
• "This is worth the money. Very nice bedding for a great price."
• "Considering the price point, I'd definitely recommend it."
• "A very good value."
• "For the price, these are absolutely worth it."

Cons:

• "I guess u get what you pay for."
• "I would not purchase again and would rather spend a little more money on something with better quality."
• "This is the cheapest comforter I have ever, ever seen in my in all of my 51 yrs."
• "Total waste of money because now I need to buy 2 more which I’m sure will be at least the cost of both of these for just 1 quality item."
• "It’s a good year-round comforter and the price was reasonable, but it sheds soooo much stuffing I’m considering replacing it after just over 1 year."
• "Trying to save some money and buy a cheap comforter has literally wasted so much of my time cleaning."
• "So upsetting, I’ve never had anything fall apart like this."

Material and Design

Pros:

• "The quilted finish looks nice."
• "I also liked that it’s oeco certified."
• "It feels like real down and fluffs up well after opening."
• "I love this alternative down comforter. The king size is perfect. Hangs down on each side long enough."
• "It's nice and fluffy and makes my bed look an feel like a hotel bed."
• "It’s fluffy and looks beautiful in a duvet cover. Just overall comfort."
• "It's as warm as my feather down comforter."

Cons:

• "I feel a bit misled about these sheets…they are not very silky and they wrinkle badly."
• "I wouldn’t recommend this."
• "I am disappointed due to being misled."
• "It’s okay, but not super nice looking, and not the highest quality thing."
• "The one thing I don't like about it is that the shell is polyester. While it's soft and has a nice hand, it's polyester and so it's not super breathable. If I get over-warm at night I can wake up sweaty."
• "While the cloth has various certifications for safety and environment standards, it's somewhat difficult to take them seriously as this is made in China, where pretty much anything goes."
• "It might not be a bad product but it's definitely not for me."

Odor and Smell

Pros:

• "No smell at all when I unwrapped it."
• "It has no weird smell to it, the stitching looks excellent, and it’s soft."
• "I was pleasantly surprised with this comforter. Very soft and super each to wash."
• "I slept under it and it was so warm! I felt like in a five star hotel."

Cons:

• "Husband said it smelled funny so I sprayed it with vinegar/water and turned on the fan. I came back and it STANK."
• "However, it has a “chemical” smell to it."
• "It kinda smelled funny when it came out of the packaging."
• "Package arrived fine... but it has a terrible musty smell."
• "The smell is so bad. I can’t decide if it smells like burnt plastic or cat pee."
• "Mine has a smell and I can't get rid of it, I'm on the second washing and it still smells like a wet dog?"
• "Once we opened the bag, a smell like vomit came out."

Washing and Maintenance

Pros:

• "Washed this product right away and placed in the dryer. Hels up well, very soft and fluffy."
• "They are soft, light in weight and wash well in the washing machine."
• "I've washed it twice with no issues so far (queen size)."
• "It didn't really take much 'expand' time like the instructions say - it washed up well."
• "I’ve washed it several times on the bedding setting on the washer with no problem, dried on low heat."
• "We also throw it in the washing machine and it survives - just a good tip to know!"
• "It washes great in the washer and doesn’t bunch up at all."

Cons:

• "Based on the mess, I can't really recommend it."
• "After washing twice (cold delicate) and drying (delicate/finish with air dry) there have been no loose threads, pulled stitching, or compromise in quality."
• "If you plan on washing your bedding this is not the product for you."
• "However, I washed it today (following instructions) and it came out brown."
• "This comforter is not suitable for cleaning in a washing machine."
• "After washing according to the directions there are several large holes in it."
• "No matter how many times we washed the comforter it smelled like burned plastic."