Down Guide
WHY BUY DOWN?
Down is a natural choice in more ways than one. Firstly, down is nature’s premiere fill and insulator; And, because down is so lightweight, it’s one of the most comfortable and most desired fills for a blanket or comforter. Down clusters look like little cotton balls with a round center called a plumule. Each plumule has thousands of tiny fibers emanating from its core. As these fibers link to others, they create air pockets, which keep you insulated by trapping the heat.
The air within the pockets warms you naturally, using minimal weight. Down also has the amazing ability to breathe, lifting moisture away from the sleeper. Far less down is needed in weight than other fillings, which means a much lighter, but warmer product.
WHAT IS FILL POWER?
All down is not the same. Down from larger, mature birds offer more insulating power and a better ability to loft. This means they will have a higher fill power. Fill power is measured by the amount of cubic inches that one ounce of down will fill once it expands. The higher the fill power, the better the quality and warmth. This means that a higher quality comforter will weigh less than a heavier, lower quality one; yet still provide more warmth, fluffiness, and lightweight comfort.
We are proud to offer high quality downs with a variety of fill powers.
WHITE GOOSE DOWN
920+ Fill Power – When nothing but the very best will do. 920+ Canadian White Goose Down is made up of the largest uniform clusters – hand selected from mature, specially bred Canadian geese – that will give you optimal warmth, minimal weight and utmost in comfort.
800+ Fill Power – 800+ Siberian White goose down is handpicked from the the choicest, premium, specially bred Siberian geese. This down will deliver incredible loft and insulating warmth.
700+ Fill Power – 700+ Polish White Goose Down is made from premium clusters that deliver superior loft and a higher degree of comfort compared to the top offerings of other leading brands.
650+ Fill Power – 650+ Hungarian White Goose Down comes from the finest of mature Hungarian geese. It is exceptionally soft and fluffy – guaranteed to yield pure warmth and pleasure.
600+ Fill Power – The fine down of European geese. This 600+ White Goose Down is the best in its grade. Soft, yet resilient, this down is a remarkable product that doesn’t compromise the warmth you crave.
WHITE DOWN
600+ Fill Power – This 600+ White Down is the best in its grade. Soft, yet resilient, this down is a remarkable product that doesn’t compromise the warmth you crave.
560+ Fill Power – Our most affordable choice for Down. This 560+ White Down has been carefully washed, making it one of the select few in this category that are also hypoallergenic. Its soft clusters, durability and light weight, make this down a favorite entry level into a world of luxury and warmth.
EIDERDOWN
Eiderdown is the finest, warmest, most rare down in the world. The down is hand collected from abandoned nests in Eider Duck sanctuaries. Eiderdown’s unique characteristics provide you with the utmost in luxurious comfort; and while the Eiderdown comforter provides you with the greatest warmth and insulation, it is extremely lightweight and will have you feel like you are sleeping on a cloud.
OXYD ® HYPOALLERGENIC PROCESS
OxyD ® is an exclusive Downright process that ensures that down products are 100% hypoallergenic. All our downs exceed government standards for purity, without compromising volume and uniformity. Our down goes through a unique double-wash and quadruple-rinse program so you can be assured you are getting the cleanest, highest quality down in the market.
FABRIC GUIDE
Downright searches all across the globe for the finest fabrics. They use only the most exquisite down proof cotton and silks. Close attention is paid every step of the way to ensure satisfaction. No matter which type of fabric or thread count you will choose, every downright fabric is synonymous with breath-ability, softness and quality.
BAFFLED BOX CONSTRUCTION
Baffled box design means an overall better product- with optimum lofting, even distribution, and greater durability. Three-dimensional baffle box design features interior walls (baffles) that connect the top and bottom fabrics along the stitching lines, for a better look, a better feel, and a longer life.
ECOFRIENDLY NATURALLY
Our fabrics conform to the widely accepted Oeko-Tex, Standard 100. This highly demanding testing process was developed as a standardized certification for textiles. All Downright fabrics have the Oeko-Tex 100-Confidence in Textiles label and are certified to be virtually free of all harmful chemicals.