Parachute Matelasse Coverlet Review
Parachute Coverlet Chic and Cozy
This coverlet by Parachute home is light-weight blanket that can be tucked-in or left to naturally drape on-top
Overall Score 9.8
OUR TAKE
We found the Parachute Home matelassé coverlet a perfect addition for a cozy bed for year-round comfort. Parachute coverlets are lightweight, soft, and cool to sleep on. Loomed from 100% premium combed cotton, the dual-sided Matelassé Coverlet has little raised vertical stripes, which add a subtle texture. The feel is soft and cozy without being heavy. The coverlet comes in 2 stunning colors dune and pebble grey that adds a statement to any bedroom and can be layered during the winter for extra warmth. The Parachute Matelassé coverlet is classic: chic and cozy as well as subtle, versatile, and comfortable.
What is a Coverlet?
For those not familiar with this bedding term Coverlets are single-sided blankets that are lightweight and made from a woven or quilted material. You can often find coverlets laying on top of your flat sheet, underneath the duvet, or folded at the foot of the bed. You may find one on top of your blanket during winter.
What is Matelassé?
Matelassé is a French word that refers to a cushioned textile. It’s a single layer of fabric with a raised pattern meant to mimic old hand-stitched Provençal quilts. The Parachute coverlet uses channel stitching – which is very linear and modern and creates attractive vertical stripes. Matelassé is a lighter alternative to quilts or blankets because it doesn’t have batting in between the layers of fabric.
Storm Blue Coverlet by Parachute being used under a quilt as a lightweight blanket
WHAT WE LOVE
Eco-Friendly • 100% Cotton • Lightweight • Gives Back
The matelassé coverlets are loom woven in Portugal by master craftsmen using 100% long-staple Egyptian cotton. The coverlets are lightweight, soft and add coziness to your bed.
By using Oeko-Tex-certified dyes with lasting, eco-friendly colors, Parachute makes high-quality products that look sophisticated at an affordable price.
Parachute partners with ‘Nothing But Nets’, an organization providing safe sleep to those in need as part of a United Nations Foundation campaign.
WHAT TO KNOW
You can buy the coverlet and shams in different colors so you can mix and match.
SIZES
The matelassé coverlet comes in two sizes, the full/queen or the king or Cal king. The dimensions of the two coverlet sizes are in the chart below.
Pebble Gray Coverlet available in two sizes
Coverlet Sizing
| COVERLET SIZE | DIMENSION |
|---|---|
| Full/Queen | 96" x 96" |
| King/Cal King | 114" x 96" |
The coverlet is a good size, not too big that you have to tuck under the mattress. You can leave it lying flat on top of your bed for a stylish look.
A queen coverlet is $209. The king or Cal king size is $229. You can purchase matching shams in the same color or contrasting color. There are two colors available dune, and pebble grey. The set of two shams is available in two sizes, standard and king, respectively $79 or $89. The sham dimensions are below.
MATELASSE SHAM SIZES
| SHAM SIZE | DIMENSION |
|---|---|
| Standard | 20.5" x 26.5" |
| King | 20.5" x 36.5" |
All Parachute Pillowcases and shams have a stylish envelope enclosure on the back for a clean look, not the standard one open end.
Parachute is committed to manufacturing products that surpass the most stringent safety and environmental protection standards. Their bedding is Oeko-Tex certified, meaning they’re free of synthetics and chemicals.
Sham Covers in Storm Blue comes in a set of 2
All Parachute pillow cases and shams all have an envelope closure for a clean look
GOOD TO KNOW
The Coverlet is large enough to comfortably fit on the mattress or can be folded and placed on the end. The coverlet is also good as a throw in the living or tv room.
Parachute offers a 60-night trial to see if the coverlet is right for you. Shipping and return fees are not refundable.
This Coverlet is easy to care for just machine wash cool using mild, liquid Laundry Detergent. We recommend the Laundress products available at Amazon. Do not bleach. Iron on low heat if desired. Tumble dry low. That’s it!
The matelassé coverlets and shams are sourced and handcrafted in Portugal.
Parachute coverlets are handcrafted by artisans who have been weaving world-class linens and bedding for over 80 years. The coverlets are made of the finest long-staple Egyptian cotton.
matelassé coverlet in Dune color mixed with white percale
The Feel + Under the Cover
The fabric is naturally soft and cooling.
Unlike other bedding brands, Parachute does not artificially soften its fabrics with silicon, formaldehyde, or toxic chemicals. The 100% long-staple Egyptian cotton is in its purest and most natural form.
You will find the Coverlet is cool and soft to the touch. The cotton coverlet is very breathable and will get softer with continued use.
POINTS OF DISTINCTION
Coverlet Features
Softness, texture, color, and comfort is incredible.
Light weight 100% cotton coverlet
Unique envelope closure on the shams for a clean look
Oeko-Tex-certified dyes and materials
PRICES
| SIZE | PRICE |
|---|---|
| Full/Queen | $209 |
| King/Cal King | $229 |
| SIZE | PRICE |
|---|---|
| Standard | $79 |
| King | $89 |
Who Should Buy a Parachute Matelassé Coverlet?
People who want quality a lightweight coverlet in beautiful colors
Those looking for a coverlet that will make a stylish addition to a bedroom.
Folks who want to turn their bedroom into a zen oasis with a lightweight, comfy, and cozy coverlet to do the trick.
White matelassé coverlets and white sham
AT THE END ─ Final thoughts
The Parachute Home Matelassé coverlet offers a high-quality eco-friendly option from a company that is committed to good design. The coverlet is sophisticated, easy, and classic.
We recommend Parachutes’ coverlet because they are so, SO soft, lightweight, and breathable. We love the colors and the styled looks on the site. If you want to make your bedroom in a conducing sleep haven, Parachute’s coverlet is a great first step or addition.
Parachute Home bedding is an excellent choice. Verified buyers routinely give the Matelassé Coverlet 5-star reviews.
| SCORE BREAKOUT | Points |
|---|---|
| OVERALL SCORE 1-10 | 9.8 |
| Softness (with 10 most soft) | 9.8 |
| Quality (10 high quality) | 9.9 |
| Ease of Care (10 easist) | 9.8 |
| Feel (10 most luxurious) | 9.9 |
| Sleeps Cool | 9.9 |
| Service level | 9.0 |
| Price | 9.8 |
Who is Parachute Home?
Parachute Home makes sheets, coverlets, duvet covers, and merino blankets in beautiful colors. Their bedding uses only eco-friendly materials and so is their best-seller mattress. Parachute Home is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA and is expanding its retail presence by opening its own stores and partnering with retailers like Crate and Barrel.
ECO COMFORT MATTRESS REVIEW
A New mattress from Parachute Home, but already gaining a solid reputation as a 5-star product, this natural eco-friendly mattress is designed and hand-crafted with attention to the details, like all Parachute Home products. Read our Full Review on the Eco Comfort Mattress by Parachute Home.
“The Parachute Eco Comfort Mattress is designed as a luxury eco-friendly mattress combining micro coils and pocketed coil springs with a combination of New Zealand wool and cotton layers. The benefits of this combination are a firmer mattress for spinal alignment and overall better support.”
The Eco Comfort Parachute Mattress is designed as a luxury eco-friendly mattress combining micro coils and pocketed coil springs with a combination of New Zealand wool and cotton layers. The benefit of this combination is a firmer mattress for spinal alignment and overall better support.
