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Goose Down Duvet: Hypoallergenic and Luxurious Bed Cover
Are you looking for a hypoallergenic cover for your bed? If so, a white goose down duvet is a top choice for many people.
A goose down duvet is an absolutely natural, hypoallergenic bed covering that will keep your body
temperature regulated throughout the night no matter the season. Plus, you will sleep enfolded in
a luxurious cover that is neither too heavy nor too light...but just right! You will be surprised at how
well you will sleep underneath a duvet that is goose down filled.
There are many types of fills on the market used for duvets, but some of the very best fill material are Siberian goose down, Hungarian and Canadian down. The best down starts on the farm where geese are fed healthy food such as barley and wheat. They are often raised on large farms where they are allowed to freely roam. These geese can grow quite large and are able to produce quality feathers and down that supply quality fill material for the market.
Using down to fill such bedding accessories as toppers, featherbeds, pads, coverlets, quilts, pillows and duvets is a very old tradition and time honored because of the unique durability and comfort that down fill has provided for more than two centuries. The best down duvets are filled with white goose down with absolutely no duck feathers thrown in which would compromise the quality and feel of the end product. In order to choose your best goose down duvet, it's good to know your down!
It's also helpful to understand the "fill power" that makes the difference in quality and superior temperature regulation. The amount of fill power that a duvet has also affects the price, since
lower fill usually means a cheaper price, whereas a higher fill power will usually be more expensive.
Here are a few tips on how to choose your fill power for a goose down duvet.
Typical Fill Powers
- 500+ - Cheaper quality. This fill is almost always duck down and cheaper bedding accessories are usually very loosely filled. It does not have the durability that a higher fill power offers.
- 600+ - Average quality. This is the most commonly used fill power in moderately priced duvets. The quality is better and will last much longer than the 500+ fill power. Check to make sure duck down fill is not used so as to protect your investment.
- 700+ - Good quality. A goose down duvet with this fill power will provide years and years of use as well as very good lofting and fill breathabilityl. No other down but goose is used in good quality duvets.
- 800+ - Excellent quality. If you're looking for the absolute best quality goose down duvet, then you won't go wrong when you choose one that has a fill power of 800+. This fill power is more rarely found in bedding accessories and most often produced in Canada. Bedding accessories made with this quality will last for more than a generation. In fact, it is heirloom quality.
One of the best and sometimes most misunderstood facts about goose down is the fact that it is
hypoallergenic. Sometimes there is a misconception that because someone has allergies to feathers or other materials, they most likely could not tolerate goose down fill.
Not so! In fact, the reason some people may react to 'goose down' is because the particular fill they sleep with is not truly processed to be allergen-free down fill. In order to insure that pure, hypoallergenic goose down is used, be sure to check manufacturer's claims about how it is washed and processed. Removing all dust, dirt, and residue by washing it away is important. If it has been sterilized by cleansing and proper drying, you will most likely be guaranteed a hypoallergenic product.
There are many variables in finding the right duvet including quality, comfort, durability, if it has been hypoallergenically processed or not and price. Be sure to compare duvets before you make your best choice of a luxurious goose down duvet.
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