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Choosing pillows and duvet inners can be so perplexing! There are so many products available in stores and online, that it has become a tough task to choose the best product for yourself.
At Linen Drawer they believe that customers need to know what exactly is on the market and what is best suited for their needs. Discernment and knowledge equals super shoppers
So what exactly is the difference between feather and down? Down and feathers come from the same place, a duck or a goose, the difference between the two is the part of the body that they come from. Feathers are from the wings or back of the bird while down is the fluffy coating found underneath the feathers, generally on the underbelly or the breast of the bird.
Feathers are denser and therefore a feather pillow is heavier than a down pillow. Down is malleable and soft and traps air making at a wonderful insulator. Down pillows are much softer than feather pillows. Both feather and down pillows offer good neck support unlike other synthetic pillows.
Whether you buy your down pillows and duvet inners from Linen Drawer or another reliable supplier, you need to keep the following in mind:
· Know your size – know your preferred pillow and duvet inner sizes and also the thickness or weight of your pillows and duvet inner. Ask yourself do you prefer a heavy duvet or light duvet?
· Smell the product you are looking at – this might sound weird, but down and feathers need to be sterilized therefore should not smell at all.
· Feel the product – do you feel feathers, as opposed to down, through the casing? If you feel feather quills, the down might be mixed with chicken or other feathers to ‘bulk’ out the product. A good quality down product should state what the feather/down percentage is
· Examine the outer casing – good quality casings will not ‘leak’ feathers or down as they are tightly woven and smooth.
· Down is a natural fibre so it is better for your skin and breathes better making it better for sleep as apposed to synthetic materials
· Down and Feather don’t bunch up and don’t become lumpy unlike other fillings
· You can wash down pillows and duvets but it is essential to ensure that they are completely dry before use. (Do not sleep with wet hair on a down pillow)
· Buy ethically sourced down and feather products. Look for the certification on the products. These can be found on the labels, as certificates on the shop walls, or on the website. Only products which carry certification are guaranteed ‘cruelty free’.
Armed with these basic guidelines you are now ready to shop! If you need assistance Linen Drawer their trained staff can help you.
Should you have any questions regarding down pillows and duvet inners please contact info@linendrawer.co.za
website at https://linendrawer.co.za/bedroom-shop/duvets-and-pillows