Down vs. Feather Pillows and Comforters

Differences between Down & Feather

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Down and feather are sometimes mentioned in the same breath, although they are not the same. Both Down or Feather sleeping pillows are long-lasting and offer years of comfort. However, there are differences between the two and here’s a closer look at what differentiates down and feather: 

There is a difference between down and feather  

 
 
  • The location of feathers on a bird are obvious, but down is more concealed. Down is found under a bird’s breast feathers, and is actually a cluster that is unstructured. 
  • Down is similar to some of the fibers you might notice floating around in the spring, which come from Cottonwood trees. 
  • Down is a wonderful filler used in down comforters, coats and sleeping pillows. 
    • Feather is not well suited for comforters but does make an excellent firm sleeping pillow.
  • Down has a quill, but that quill is pretty much undetectable. Meanwhile, feather quills are much more noticeable. 
  • Down is considered to be among nature’s best insulators. It provides excellent warmth to weight ratio, which has yet to be replicated by bedding suitable synthetic materials. 
  • Both down and feather will not bunch up or develop knots the way some other pillow fillings do. Down and feather both hold their shape extremely well.   

Shop for down pillows & comforters hereWhen you are ready to bring down or feather into your bedroom, contact the professionals at Vero Linens. We offer a vast supply of soft down sleeping pillowsfeather sleeping pillows , our compartment pillow and many fine bed linens. Check out the most elegant linens online as Vero Linens is ready to makeover your bedroom in luxury.  

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