Pillow Shams Covers

Which washing machine cycle should I clean a 70% cotton, 30% rayon duvet cover?

I recently purchased a velvet duvet cover and pillow shams at Z Gallerie and the care directions say Dry Clean Only. I usually wash most items that say dry clean only in the gentle cycle without any problems but I have never had velvet before. I read somewhere that velvet with cotton mixes should not be washed in the machine but it was not a reliable source. Anyone know for sure?

I wouldn't. You may regret it if you do.They put dry clean only for a reason. Most velvets are dry clean only.

some Bedding questions:?

1) is there much difference between goose down compared to feathered pillows and duvet? and?
2) is there much difference between cotton compared to wall-mart's pillow cases and duvet cover? oh in case you need to know, this is how i will be laying it out:
mattress
fitted sheet
flat sheet
wool blanket
flat sheet
duvet
duvet cover
pillows
pillow covers
pillow sham (bottom pillow)
pillow case (top pillow)

Goose down is better for duvet and pillows. Down is fluffier and finer and a better insulator than feathers. Feathers also tend to stick into you if they are not in a thick enough wrapper. Goose down is the most expensive and you also need to check the fill level 600 fill does not keep you as warm as 800fill but for inside use 600 is probably ok.
100% cotton is the best it just feels better and I like it.. 100% wool blanket is also better than synthetic. Your lay is the same as mine.

4 Borders and pillows covers

7 PC MODERN BLUE / BROWN /BEIGE COMFORTER SET / BED IN BAG - QUEEN SIZE BEDDING $45.99 Bring a touch of class into your home with this Luxurious, 7 Piece Bold Stripe, Classic Pintuck Design Faux Silk Bedding Set. This bed in a bag set will add a touch of warmth and it will create a calm and relaxed atmosphere for your bedroom.... This set includes 1 Queen Size 86" x 86'' Comforter, 2 Standard Shams 21 x 27'', 1 Bed skirt 60 x 80 + 14", 3 Decorative Pillows 1 Square 17" x 17'' 1 Brea...

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Red Decorative Flower Pillow Sham $25.99 Red Decorative Flower Pillow Sham...

Aloha Green Flower Pillow Sham $15.99 Aloha Green Flower Pillow Sham...

Emerald Green with Gold Flower Pattern Pillow Sham $25.99 Emerald Green with Gold Flower Pattern Pillow Sham...

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Sports Coverage NHL Sideline Sham $27.99 Dress up your pillow with this officially licensed NHL® team pillow sham from Sports Coverage. The soft and comfy cotton jersey design displays features contrast-color mesh stripes and the team logo printed on the front. This team-colored sham fits a standard-sized pillow....

Set of 2 Cotton 'Thai Forest' Batik Cushion Covers (Thailand) $35.99 Thailand's Nareenat casts a spell of zesty elegance with the exclusive design of these cushion covers. The verdant cushion covers are sewn of cotton and decorated with hand-printed batik techniques featuring leafy vines.

Decorative Green and Blue Sunflower Cushion Cover $17.99 Give your home decor an infusion of color with an Asian cushion cover Throw pillow features a beautiful sunflower designThis fine decorative accessory adds Eastern flair to your sofa, chair or bed

Chinese Bamboo Leaves Silky Green Cushion Cover $17.99 Embellish your home decor with a traditional Far East cushion cover Exotic decorative pillow cover features embroidered Oriental bamboo leaf designThrow pillow cover boasts luxurious and silky polyester composition

Set of 2 Silk and Cotton 'Starflowers' Cushion Covers (Thailand) $33.49 Thanyarat Sananpanich shows delight in her Thai heritage with this pair of handcrafted cushion covers. Made of cotton and silk, the Starflowers design glows in a radiant red sky.

Decorative Diamond Burgundy Red Cushion Cover $17.99 Accentuate the beauty of your home with this classy cushion cover from exotic East AsiaThrow pillow is adorned with a sophisticated diamond-patterned stitchingDecorative accessory is an ideal way to update your home decor

Set of 2 Cotton 'Lanna Ladies Charm' Cushion Covers (Thailand) $51.99 Crafted of cotton, these decorative cushion covers feature three women with a parasol. Beautifully handcrafted, these cushion covers will accent any home decor.

Set of 2 Cotton 'Grace and Power' Cushion Covers (Thailand) $51.99 Charming and original, these cushion covers are the perfect accent piece for any decorDecorative accessory depicts a young northern Thai womanPillow cases boast 100-percent cotton construction

Chinese Good Fortune Blue Lotus Cushion Cover $17.99 Embellish your home decor with a traditional Far East cushion cover Exotic decorative pillow cover features embroidered Oriental lucky lotus designThrow pillow cover boasts luxurious and fluffy cotton feel

Set of 2 Cotton 'Bubbly Orange' Batik Cushion Covers (Thailand) $35.99 Colorful bubbles are destined to bring bright elegance to any setting with these cushion covers, handmade by Thailand's Nareenat. The bubbles are printed with traditional batik techniques on a pair of lush orange cotton cushion covers.

Red/ Black Swirl Design Cushion Cover $14.19 Add a touch of handmade beauty to your home decor with a red and black cushion coverTurns an ordinary throw pillow into a striking decorative accessorySilky cushion cover is adorned with a geometric swirl pattern