Watch the refluffing demonstration by Sleepopolis.
For polyester comforters, avoid high heat. The video is a general demonstration; follow your comforter's sewn-in care label if its instructions differ.
By Vireroom Editorial Team. Updated October 1, 2026.
Compression can leave a comforter flat, creased, or uneven when first opened. Start with gentle handling rather than immediately washing it. How much loft returns, and how quickly, can vary; these steps do not guarantee a particular thickness or complete recovery.
Unfold and redistribute the filling
- Open carefully. Keep scissors away from the fabric. Remove the packaging and unfold the comforter fully on a clean bed.
- Shake from different edges. Hold two corners, gently shake, then repeat from the other end. Use your hands to ease small bunches of filling within each stitched area; do not pull against the seams.
- Leave it spread out. Use a dry, ventilated space without heavy bedding stacked on top. Turn and gently fluff it again before judging the result.
Use a dryer only if the label allows
If tumble drying is permitted, use a roomy dryer on low heat or an unheated air-fluff setting. The comforter needs space to move. Check it regularly and stop if it feels too hot or the fabric or seams show damage. Do not increase the heat to speed up recovery.
Check the result before adding more heat
Spread the comforter flat and check for persistent empty areas, hard clumps, or damaged stitching. If these remain, contact info@vireroom.com with your order number and photos instead of repeatedly heating it.
When the comforter actually needs cleaning, follow our separate washing and drying guide.