Goose Down Duvets

All Seasons Siberian Goose Down Duvets

Carefully researching the Internet for a high quality All Seasons Siberian down duvet yielded little in the way of results. We believe this product to be the first of it’s kind on the market.

15 tog (10.5 tog + 4.5 tog) combination duvets are made with premium quality, new white natural Siberian goose down. Consisting of two natural down filled duvets that join together, which can be used combined or separately to suit the time of year. The 10.5 tog is designed for spring or autumn, whilst the 4.5 tog is ideally suited for the summer months. Fasten the two together to give a 15 tog duo duvet that will keep you warm during the coldest winter weather.

Also available in 13.5 tog and 10.5 tog All Seasons combinations which are (9 tog + 4.5 tog) which makes up the 13.5 tog and (6 tog + 4.5 tog) which makes up the 10.5 tog.

The fine grade pure Siberian down used, which has the highest fill power of any natural duvet type, has been specially selected for its superior insulating properties. This ultra light down provides the best warmth to weight ratio found in any make of duvet.

Each one has a downproof, 100% pure-cotton, 280 thread count percale cover and raised baffled wall box construction to keep the allergy free filling evenly distributed. Beautifully finished with a double piped edge.

Siberian duvets are regarded as the best duvets in the world. They’re very light, extremely soft and long lasting.

Available in four bed sizes

Single( 140cm x 200cm ) Double ( 200cm x 200cm ) King ( 225cm x 220cm ) Super King ( 260cm x 220cm )

Filling: 100% Natural

Cover: 100% pure cotton cambric

Care information for your natural duvet

You can expect your natural duvet to last a life time given proper care.

Regularly air your duvet. When new, it should be aired for 24 hours before use.

This ensures maximum warmth and helps warm air to flow inside it.

Shake it from time to time to fill it with air and maximise it’s loft insulation.

Designed to be washed at 40°C in home or commercial washing machines.

Use a duvet cover to protect the duvet.

Ideally suited for all the year round.

Lightweight and easy to maintain.

Non-allergenic. Ideal for people who suffer from house dust allergies.

Remember the days of blankets? Or rather the nights of blankets, when winter meant piling layers and layers of wool on the bed in order to keep out the winter chill. Well, if progress means anything, then the widespread acceptance and popularity of the duvet must be part of it. Blankets are heavy and awkward. By comparison duvets are light and easy to make up. Just throw one on the bed and the job is done. Making up the bed couldn’t be made any easier!

But now it comes to choosing which duvet, and the choice is far from narrow. The main choice is between natural filling and synthetic. many people think that natural fillings are warmer and opt for something like down. A down duvet is certainly warm. Down is also very light, holds in heat but allows moisture to escape, and is very soft.

The thing is, you might be allergic to goose or duck feathers and so have to bear that in mind. But you may still be able to own a down comforter if the down has been purified. The last thing you want is to be warm but sneezing!

Remember that a high fill count means a softer and warmer duvet. Goose feathers are softer than duck feathers. But make sure the thread count on the shell is high to prevent feathers from protruding.

If the idea of a natural filling doesn’t appeal to you, you can try a synthetic down duvet. These are hypoallergenic and simulate the feel and softness of real down. Synthetic down is laundering unlike real down it is low maintenance and easy to wash. Another alternative is a cotton duvet, which is a 100% cotton fill and shell. Cotton does not provide a light feeling. If you like something heavy then this could be for you. A cotton duvet breathes so they are good for warm weather.

Whichever duvet you choose, you can remember that you’ll never have to struggle in making up the bed.

White Siberian goose down is the most highly prized filling for goose comforters. But now the Down Association of Canada says that Siberian goose down is actually a trade name. The Down Association of Canada plus other bedding experts argue that the actual Siberian goose doesn’t look or quack like a duck, er, goose down comforter. The Siberian Goose is a protected species that, according to a Highlights Magazine picture, flaunts red and black plumage–hardly the pristine white color for a white goose down comforter.

Goose down used in duvets and comforters and name brand comforters is collected from geese raised all around the world. Among the finest is Hutterite goose down from Alberta, Canada. Siberia produces another excellent, very dense variety of goose down. Poor to high quality down is collected in Asia. Luxury down comforters boasting high quality goose down can be found at a discount online.

If you order a Siberian goose comforter, see if it has a zipper and unzip it to look at the down. Or do the “squeeze” test to verify that the down is high quality. Perhaps you’re better off avoiding the risk of fake products and choosing Hungarian or Canadian goose comforters. Marketing hype is everywhere–look at the way talentless William Hung achieved dubious fame after a spectacular failure and Simon Cowell excoriation on “American Idol.” But unlike William Hung, Siberian white goose down comforters are everywhere and in demand.

The Down Association of Canada published an anonymous statement from “a major supplier of ‘Siberian Down‘” in which the supplier admitted the trade name is specious. “Siberian Down” may come from a variety of countries. The Down Association of Canada’s conclusion: No one can verify actual Siberian Down, so the term is an empty marketing label any seller of white goose down comforters can use.

You will find that you may not even need anything other than a sheet on your bed when you are using a comforter that is made from goose down on your bed. However, you will want to pay special attention to the way that your comforter should be cleaned.

Goose Down Comforters are great for the winter time, when you are needing heavy bedding to sleep under and stay warm. For some reason, the goose down comforter are great for this, and will keep you warmer than a regular comforter.

Comforters such as this, will need to have a duvet, and the couple will be able to pick out the colors and style of the duvet to match their bedroom. Any new or old couple that receives a comforter made from goose down is bound to love it. You will find that goose down comforters make great wedding gifts.

Even if the comforter can be machine washed, you will not want to use your home machine. You should make a special trip to your local laundry mat for washing all of your comforters in a washing machine. You will want to read the care instructions that come with your goose down comforter before you go and try to stuff it in the washing machine. Doing this will help you from damaging your washing machine, as well as your comforter. Be sure that you read the care label that is attached to the comforter before you do this.

You will need to go to your favorite department store, because your local Wal mart will not carry such a comforter. However, you will not have a problem finding a comforter of goose down in any size that you may need. If you do not own a goose down comforter, you really should consider purchasing one. You will end up loving it, and you will hate to put it away for storage during the summer months.

When you buy a comforter for that new couple, you can be assured that they will love it. Because most comforters that are made with goose down are white, you will not have to worry about not matching the decor of the newlyweds bedroom. You will find that you can purchase a goose down comforter anywhere that fine comforters are sold.

Natural duvets contain either duck or goose feather or down, or a combination of the two. Down holds more air than feather, but feathers curl, which helps to hold air too. It is the trapped air that warms the duvet.

Goose feathers are larger than duck feathers, so they can trap more air. This usually means that a goose down or feather duvet with a similar tog to a duck one will be lighter.

Natural fillings help to make your sleep a more comfortable one too. During sleep, the average person will lose 0.142 litres of body moisture. Natural filling helps to absorb this and, when aired during the day, will release it, leaving the duvet feeling fresher for the following night’s sleep.

Synthetic fibres are made from polyester in a range of fibre types, including hollow and spiral fibre. Polyester is often lighter than natural fillings, and spreads more uniformly throughout the duvet, preventing the filling from ‘clumping up’ at one end or the other. Polyester is also non-allergenic, as dust mites cannot survive on it and therefore is better for allergy sufferers. It can be washed at a lower temperature too, and is easier for home washing.

Pillow fillings also come in natural and synthetic fillings, and can be bought as soft, medium and firm. Down will plump up better, but synthetic is, as mentioned, non-allergenic and better for allergy sufferers. For serious allergy sufferers, you can also buy pillows with specially treated filling against all allergens.

It is very important to choose a pillow that will keep the neck aligned with the spine. The neck curves slightly forward to support the head and this should be considered when choosing a pillow. Incorrect support may result in neck strain and obstructed breathing passages, which in turn could cause snoring.

Your sleeping position should also be taken into account: when sleeping on your back, the pillow should be low to support the shoulders, neck and head; for the side, a higher pillow should be used to align the neck and spine; for the front, a very low pillow should be used, or the head should be resting directly on the mattress.

Eventually, any pillow will lose its firmness. When this occurs and the pillow is no longer comfortable, it should be replaced.

It can be difficult to get excited about choosing a new duvet when one has so much to consider…. tog ratings, fill power, the pros and cons of goose down, feathers, silk, cotton or wool; and then there’s the various hypoallergenic fillings such as ‘hollowfibre’ and ‘microfibre’. Are bedding manufacturers trying to confuse us?

What I have learnt is that nothing beats the best. Opting for superior quality bedding is certainly an investment. After all, whilst polyester-filled products lose much of their lofting and insulating ability after a relatively short time, a well-cared-for down or silk duvet may last a lifetime. So let’s pitch the “Rolls Royce” against the “Aston Martin” of duvet fillings, the private jets of the duvet world – sumptuous silk versus blissful down. Which is better?

On the face of it, this isn’t an entirely easy task as they do have quite a few features in common. Both silk and down are extremely luxurious bedding fillings and ultimately must be treated with a degree of care. Down is a three dimensional cluster found on the belly of geese and ducks and is what protects them from the elements. These clusters have thousands of tiny fibers, but do not contain quills, so they’re literally bundles of fluff. It is this fluff which traps large pockets of air making down an extremely efficient insulator, yet light and lofty. Down duvets are available in a variety of weights, qualities and sizes for either a cool sleep or one that will keep you warm and comfortable on the chilliest of winter nights.

Then again, what could be more luxurious than 100% Mulberry silk as a filling for a duvet? Silk duvets are available in two weights, firstly the 200g summer weight (equivalent to a 4 tog) which is perfect for hot summer nights or for those who prefer to be kept cool. Secondly there is the ‘all seasons’ 400g weight (equivalent to an 8 tog) which is ideal for most people all year round, light enough for summer and warm enough for winter in a centrally heated home. For versatility, the light silk duvet may be buttoned together with the ‘all seasons’ weight silk duvet, for added warmth in winter. Mulberry silk duvets even come complete with a little inspection zip, discretely stitched into them, simply so the purchaser may inspect the long white silk fibres!

Both types of filling are wonderfully light-weight, appearing to float on your bed. The silk duvet displays all the stiffness of barely whipped cream, whilst the down duvet is more of a fully whipped version. After all, Mulberry silk duvets are created in a different way to down duvets as silk does not require box stitching in order to be kept evenly distributed and eliminate cold spots. This means that silk duvets probably drape that bit better than down duvets. Finally, and by no means least of all, as natural fibres both down and silk have the marvellous ability to breathe, lifting away perspiration so you don’t experience the clamminess which often occurs when sleeping under a synthetic duvet.

All in all, it’s still not easy to decide between the two. There is, however, one main benefit of a silk-filled duvet over a down-filled duvet. Silk is naturally hypoallergenic and resistant to dust mites, so a Mulberry silk duvet won’t make you sneeze! Could this be the deciding factor between silk and down duvets? Certainly as far as those sensitive to traditional feather and down fillings are concerned, at least. The Mulberry silk duvet has proven to be an anti allergy duvet which allows your body to breathe, ultimately providing an extremely comfortable night’s sleep.

When searching the major search engines for 100% Hungarian down filled duvets the results can often show, “100% down duvets Hungarian” or “down filled 100%”. Once clicked, the website may actually refer to the casing which is 100% cotton and the Hungarian duvet having a 90% down fill with 10% feathers.

Genuine 100% Hungarian down filled duvets do exist. Most are very expensive indeed though a bargain can be had if a little time is spent researching the various websites offering 100% goose down products.

What you should look for when deciding which Hungarian down duvet to buy

1. Percentage of down fill.

2. Fill power. Preferably offering over 600+ fill power.

3. Thread count. Over 280 threads per square inch is a sign of a decent casing (cover).

4. Box construction.

5. Guarantee. A 10 year guarantee is probably the minimum.