Down, Feather & Alternative Fillings From DOWNLITE
What is Down?
Down is the light fluffy coating clustered beneath the feathers of waterfowl that protect them from the elements. Most down can be found on the belly of geese and ducks, as this is the part that is exposed to water and must keep the bird warm. Down is a three dimensional cluster with thousands of tiny fibers, but no quill. In every pound of feathers, there are only four to five ounces of down. As nature's most efficient insulator, down is warm, yet light and lofty. It takes 14 wool blankets to equal the temperature control of one down comforter. Additionally, down has the marvelous ability to breathe, lifting away perspiration so you don't experience the clamminess which often occurs with synthetics.
What Are Feathers?
Feathers have quills and are two-dimensional. They are the rigid plumage found on the outside of waterfowl, and can range in size from 5 cm to several inches. Smaller feathers are often used in bedding products such as feather beds, decorative pillows, and various feather and down blends. In bedding, feathers do provide some insulation, but are mostly used for support.
Down & Feather Extra Information
DOWNLITE gathers the highest quality down and feathers from geese and ducks. We classify all of our raw materials by the specie. So, if the materials came from a grey goose, they won't be mixed with a duck or a white goose. This allows us to ensure customers are getting exactly what they want and the highest quality of that material.
Everything is processed by our facilities in the United States, Taiwan, and China. The feathers and down ensure total comfort and warmth for the products that are made from them. Whether it be a jacket or a comforter, you can RestAssured® that you have the comfort and warmth of down and feathers.
To learn more detailed information about Down & Feathers you can visit some of our additional websites including:
- DownBuyingGuide.com
- DustMiteFacts.org
- BeddingCare.com
- EnergyEfficientBedding.com
What Is PrimaLoft®?
PrimaLoft is known as The Luxury Down Alternative™ and is used in Outerwear, Sleeping Bags, Bedding, Shoes and even used in woven fabrics (throw blankets, socks). PrimaLoft is a special microfiber polyester blend that features a permanent Antimicrobial treatment. PrimaLoft does not get wet and is a great filling choice due to the way it behaves like Down. Both machine washable and dryable PrimaLoft is an eco friendly choice due to the way it does not absorb water and hence launders much faster than other synthetics.
