Why not sell the "under-layer" 1/2 blanket as a kit that comes with a strip of velcro that attach to the underside of the top blanket. The velcro would have adhesive on one side ( perhaps activated with a hot iron). The "under-layer" blanket would come with velcro already attached along the long edge of one side. The second strip of velcro can then be adhered to the underside of any blanket and thus making the second layer removable. An alternative to the velcro strip could be a long flat strip with snaps.
Why not sell the "under-layer" 1/2 blanket as a kit that comes with a strip of velcro that attach to the underside of the top blanket. The velcro would have adhesive on one side ( perhaps activated with a hot iron). The "under-layer" blanket would come with velcro already attached along the long edge of one side. The second strip of velcro can then be adhered to the underside of any blanket and thus making the second layer removable. An alternative to the velcro strip could be a long flat strip with snaps.
Some solutions mention a fan that blows under the covers, maybe install a dual temperature control system, but it might get windy under the covers... maybe noisy too...
More on the two layer idea. Top layer looks like any other blanket. Bottom layer has four removable sections (or quadrants). Can be removed via zippers, snaps, or velcro (one option only). Use examples: One person needs to be cooler from head to toe, therefore entire half (two quadrants) of bottom layer is removed. Another person likes to have warm feet and legs but less cover on torso so they only remove bottom layer - upper quadrant. If bottom layer is light enough, weight imbalance shouldn't be an issue.
I would go with the blanket vs. a decorative comforter. Soft, breathable fabrics that will move easily with both parties during the course of the night. Maybe larger dimensions for the person who tends to wrap up and take all the covers, but nothing too long that would make the bed appear untidy when made.
Just keep it really cold at night. That way everybody wants a warm blanket. Side benefits: everybody wants to cuddle too (to keep warm). It great for the environment, great for the wallet, and can result in couple affectionate activity.
Another alternative is to keep it way too hot that nobody wants a blanket. They hardly want to wear anything at all. Of course this alternative is a environmental disaster, and not so easy on the wallet, but also can result in couples getting frisky.
For others though, this may be useful. So many couples are hot/cold imbalanced in many situations (including in bed) sadly in more ways than one. Thanks for the idea submission. I'm sure there are some couples that can use such a product. Stacy seems to like it. Plus there are other uses like keeping toes warm, etc.
Sophia, how about 4 modules (sections or quadrants) with two Thinsulate (or similar material) layers per section using a horizontal dual track zippering system? When unzipped, the layer(s)are folded back towards the outer edge of the blanket and secured by velcro, snaps, or short ties. If the layers are light enough, the weight imbalance shouldn't be a problem.
Usually the first thing that gets flipped/tossed off in my bed is the beatiful comforter, so were down to the blanket. I would like my blanket to breath, sort of like the nike golf shirts, or running jersey type material. Perhaps make the blanket fitted with a bit more of the bed included in the fit so it doesn't affect the weight difference.......
Re existing button-together half-comforters: I haven't found the weight difference to cause slippage during the night, and we don't even tuck in the comforter. (Maybe our weight difference is not extreme enough.) Same for the appearance: with the cover, you can tell that the sides are different if you look closely, but at a glance you don't notice it. The point is that uniform weight & bulk might be arguably better, but how many people would find it compelling enough to seek these out?
We looked at some sewn-together solutions before finding the button-together comforters. The colors were pretty homely. I think that a solution that assumes a cover is the way to go.
I wouldn't sleep with anything that had weights in the perimeter. It would probably give me nightmares of being tied down.
Why not sew a seam down the middle of layers of blankets and have slide in weights (curtain or tablecloth weights) that you add to fitted pockets on the lighter side. Then, fold the layers over to the freeze baby and weight the warmer side. Insert in the duvet.
Cotton, fleece and poly blends can be washed on warm or cold, but blending wool or down will get you into dry cleaning expense.
Fleece was made to mimic wool and traps heat in a layer around your body, so one person becomes a furnace. Cotton breathes. Man made fibers absorb oil and odor from sweat and need more frequent cleaning. People sweat something like 12 oz of water a night, so these get rank and so does the mattress or pad.
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Why not sell the "under-layer" 1/2 blanket as a kit that comes with a strip of velcro that attach to the underside of the top blanket. The velcro would have adhesive on one side ( perhaps activated with a hot iron). The "under-layer" blanket would come with velcro already attached along the long edge of one side. The second strip of velcro can then be adhered to the underside of any blanket and thus making the second layer removable. An alternative to the velcro strip could be a long flat strip with snaps.
Why not sell the "under-layer" 1/2 blanket as a kit that comes with a strip of velcro that attach to the underside of the top blanket. The velcro would have adhesive on one side ( perhaps activated with a hot iron). The "under-layer" blanket would come with velcro already attached along the long edge of one side. The second strip of velcro can then be adhered to the underside of any blanket and thus making the second layer removable. An alternative to the velcro strip could be a long flat strip with snaps.
Some solutions mention a fan that blows under the covers, maybe install a dual temperature control system, but it might get windy under the covers... maybe noisy too...
More on the two layer idea. Top layer looks like any other blanket. Bottom layer has four removable sections (or quadrants). Can be removed via zippers, snaps, or velcro (one option only). Use examples: One person needs to be cooler from head to toe, therefore entire half (two quadrants) of bottom layer is removed. Another person likes to have warm feet and legs but less cover on torso so they only remove bottom layer - upper quadrant. If bottom layer is light enough, weight imbalance shouldn't be an issue.
I would go with the blanket vs. a decorative comforter. Soft, breathable fabrics that will move easily with both parties during the course of the night. Maybe larger dimensions for the person who tends to wrap up and take all the covers, but nothing too long that would make the bed appear untidy when made.
Just keep it really cold at night. That way everybody wants a warm blanket. Side benefits: everybody wants to cuddle too (to keep warm). It great for the environment, great for the wallet, and can result in couple affectionate activity.
Another alternative is to keep it way too hot that nobody wants a blanket. They hardly want to wear anything at all. Of course this alternative is a environmental disaster, and not so easy on the wallet, but also can result in couples getting frisky.
For others though, this may be useful. So many couples are hot/cold imbalanced in many situations (including in bed) sadly in more ways than one. Thanks for the idea submission. I'm sure there are some couples that can use such a product. Stacy seems to like it. Plus there are other uses like keeping toes warm, etc.
Sophia, how about 4 modules (sections or quadrants) with two Thinsulate (or similar material) layers per section using a horizontal dual track zippering system? When unzipped, the layer(s)are folded back towards the outer edge of the blanket and secured by velcro, snaps, or short ties. If the layers are light enough, the weight imbalance shouldn't be a problem.
Usually the first thing that gets flipped/tossed off in my bed is the beatiful comforter, so were down to the blanket. I would like my blanket to breath, sort of like the nike golf shirts, or running jersey type material. Perhaps make the blanket fitted with a bit more of the bed included in the fit so it doesn't affect the weight difference.......
Re existing button-together half-comforters: I haven't found the weight difference to cause slippage during the night, and we don't even tuck in the comforter. (Maybe our weight difference is not extreme enough.) Same for the appearance: with the cover, you can tell that the sides are different if you look closely, but at a glance you don't notice it. The point is that uniform weight & bulk might be arguably better, but how many people would find it compelling enough to seek these out?
We looked at some sewn-together solutions before finding the button-together comforters. The colors were pretty homely. I think that a solution that assumes a cover is the way to go.
I wouldn't sleep with anything that had weights in the perimeter. It would probably give me nightmares of being tied down.
Why not sew a seam down the middle of layers of blankets and have slide in weights (curtain or tablecloth weights) that you add to fitted pockets on the lighter side. Then, fold the layers over to the freeze baby and weight the warmer side. Insert in the duvet.
Cotton, fleece and poly blends can be washed on warm or cold, but blending wool or down will get you into dry cleaning expense.
Fleece was made to mimic wool and traps heat in a layer around your body, so one person becomes a furnace. Cotton breathes. Man made fibers absorb oil and odor from sweat and need more frequent cleaning. People sweat something like 12 oz of water a night, so these get rank and so does the mattress or pad.
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