Through the years, I’ve gotten a lot of questions about down. Here are some quick answers:
Is all down the same? Not at all. Look carefully at the label when you’re looking for a down comforter or pillow. Does it say 100% goose down? If not, your down may be a combination of goose down, duck down, and even feathers. 100% goose down will be on the label when the manufacturer has taken the time to separate the real down, with a fluffy, snowlike texture, from the feathers, resulting in a plush, luxurious feel.
How do I care for down? First, be sure to rotate your duvet from time to time--this will help ensure that the down is evenly distributed. As for washing down, contrary to popular belief, you should not dry clean down comforters or pillows. Be sure to take it to a laundromat with industrial-sized machines where the comforter can spread out, aerate, and be fully flushed with water and detergent. The hot air during the drying process will help reboot the comforter, ensure it is sterilized and help it regain its loft.
Ultimately when choosing down, your personal preference means a lot. Some people in colder climates might choose a comforter with higher fill power, made from geese in colder climates with better ability to insulate. Some with allergies may choose a down alternative. Ultimately, my best recommendation is to visit us in the store where you can feel different comforters for yourself.
$60.00
The right pillow is vital to a good night's sleep. Arcadia Down-Alternative pillows have a loft that is just right—not too full, not too flat—for supremely cushy and cozy slumber. A soft downy loft imbues our down alternative Arcadia duvets. Lightweight, hypoallergenic microfibers create a down-like loft that’s just as comfortably warm and cozy.
$110.00
Our Buxton duvet and pillow collection of 600+ European goose down fill power is perfect for those who enjoy the soft plushness of down enveloped in a lovely 350TC cotton ticking. Warm and inviting, Buxton is a true delight.
$481.00
Cardigan masterfully keeps you at the perfect sleeping temperature with its 800+ European white goose down fill power and its barely-there weight. Encased with lightweight cotton ticking, these heavenly duvets and pillows provide ideal warmth and plush comfort through all seasons.
$1,098.00
Chalet comforters use only premium-quality goose down from Europe's finest farms, with a minimum of 95% down with 800 fill power. Combine that with baffle box construction and a Swiss cotton batiste shell, and the resulting loft, warmth, and comfort are irresistible.
$34.00
Libero down-alternative pillows and comforters are handcrafted using a fine fiber that imitates the softness and warmth of down. Thinner and stronger than silk, this hypoallergenic, down-free fill adapts to body temperature ensuring a wonderful night of sleep and offering an unrivaled alternative to down.
$505.00
Once you've experienced the warm, cozy comfort of sleeping under a down duvet, you'll want the same premium amenities in a mattress pad. The plush cushioning of Monmouth adds an airy layer of softness to your mattress.
$39.00
Our Montreux pillows are comforters, made from some of the best quality down available worldwide, are designed to foster an outstanding sleep experience. Made using a minimum of 80% duck down that is meticulously selected from the finest farms in France, Montreux delivers remarkable all-night comfort.
$811.00
The coziest of nights call for the most premium level of down plumes. Our Snowdon duvet and pillows are filled with our highest fill-power down yet and offer unparalleled thermal insulation. Encased in a silky jacquard fabric, this soft and lofty down will define your sleeping experience.
$392.00
For light and airy bedding with perfect warmth, our Somerset collection is the ideal down to burrow between for restful sleep. Filled with Polish white goose down and encased in a pure cotton sateen, the Somerset duvet and pillows keep their dreamy loft night after night.
$424.00
For warmth under the covers, pure, natural white goose down is second to none. While Tilney functions as a down blanket, it can also serve as a an ultra-light duvet insert.
$198.00
Deluxe goose down from Europe's highest quality farms fills our luxuriant Valletto pillows and comforters. Handcrafted with a minimum of 85% down, our Valletto line delivers excellent loft and warmth for building a truly elegant bed.