Quality of Pottery Barn (Teen) Fabrics

13 years ago

I recently ordered the black & white dottie duvet cover for my DD from PBteen. After washing it, I noticed a small 1/2" tear in the fabric so I sent it back. Today I received the replacement which I again washed and again I noticed a small tear in the fabric. While I didn't check before washing, I do have a fairly new washing machine and no other problems with other fabrics getting damaged--so can't really blame it on the washer/dryer. Between what I paid for the duvet cover and the insert, I expect a lot more in terms of quality and durability. It's not like it's a $30 comforter at Target or BBB for goodness sake! I'd be interested in hearing what others' experience has been with Pottery Barn fabrics.

At this point I'm trying to decide if I should exchange it yet again or just ask for a return and try to find something else in black & white. It's the Black & white dottie duvet which my DD really likes and which we paired with the black & white zebra sheets (which we've already used). I just painted DD's room turquoise a few weeks ago and planned her decor around using the PB dottie bedding.

Here is her room so far:

This is really irritating as DD and I have coordinated her whole room around this bedding and I hate the thought of trying to pick out something else. So, should I give it one more try or start searching for some other bedding? If so, any suggestions for a replacement? DD really likes the dots--is not interested in any florals, etc. and we want to stick to B&W.

Here is a link that might be useful: DD's Duvet Cover - except in B&W

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dilly_dally
13 years ago
Polka dots are very popular in decorating and you should be able to find something similar although you may have to make some concessions as to size or spacing of dots. Check out the usual supsects; Target, Pennys, Macys, Homegoods, ect. This one from Walmart is reversible:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Your-Zone-Reversible-Comforter-and-Sham-Set-Black-White-Polka-Dot/11026873?sourceid=1500000000000003260370&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=11026873

Here is a link that might be useful: Walmart Dots
mom2sethc
13 years ago
Hi!

In case you decide to replace the duvet with another style, there are a ton of options in B/W. I found so many online when I was searching for my perfect B/W. Here is what I ended up with. This was from an online source, the brand of the duvet is "Sin in Linen". I know, but I love it! I have it paired with b/W polka dot sheets, and zebra print accents.

Elaine
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dilly_dally
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I would consider really jazzing it up with a black and white polka dot patter that also brings in some other print. Here is one form Cosmo Girl as an example:

http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Dots-and-Pepper-Comforter-Set-by-Cosmo-Girl-Twin/2606660/product.html

If she really has her heart set on exactly that print form PB Teens there is a place that will make a twin bedding custom with black and white polka dot just like that one:

http://www.visionbedding.com/twin-bedspread-p-240287.html

Or:

http://www.whistlestopbedding.com/1762401.html

Dont forget to check eBay. this one looks like it would work:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Reversible-BLACK-WHITE-Polka-Dot-TWIN-COMFORTER-Set_W0QQitemZ270539257497QQcategoryZ66728QQcmdZViewItem

You can find lots of black and white polka dot bedding by using *parisian themed teen bedding*. Dots are a popular combo with this theme and so is the black and white combo. You may find one with pink dots that will work for your daughter too.
Valerie Noronha
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13 years ago
Thank you for all the excellent options. I didn't realize that the B&W dotted bedding was so popular among different brands!

One great thing about PT teen is their customer service I will say. They have a 30-day money back guarantee for any reason so I've decided to send back the duvet cover, sham and insert and they send a UPS truck out to my house to pick up their merchandise so no hassles for me--other than the hassles of receiving defective merchandise twice! DD likes the zebra sheets though so we are keeping them.

I went ahead and ordered similar bedding from JC Penneys. It's a comforter and not a duvet, but I think that may work better anyway since it's not a big deal to wash a twin comforter in the washing machine. And with the money I saved over the PBteen bedding, I ordered an extra pair of sheets. The dots on the JC Penneys bedding looked smaller than the dots on the Walgreens bedding, though that was nice as well.

And, mom2sethc, I love your room and bedding. That pattern was an earlier contender I had considered, but DD perferred the dots. Thanks for showing the pics of your lovely room.

Once it comes in and I get the valances hung, I'll post some pics of her completed room.

Thanks again everyone!

Here is a link that might be useful: JC Penney's dottie bedding
dilly_dally
13 years ago
Glad things worked out for you and you will get the room just as you wanted. Looking forward to photos.

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