The Art of Sourcing

Polish Countryside

Ever since our beginnings in the Polish countryside 200 years ago, we’ve dealt exclusively with knowledgable farmers in the finest down and feather-producing areas of the world — to obtain the finest, warmest down and feathers available. We’ve maintained relationships with the descendants of those original farmers so that we can continue to offer our customers only the best natural products.

About DownDown

Down is the soft fluffy undercoating that traps the body’s naturally warmth. The down grows next to the body of the goose or duck underneath the protective layer of feathers. Each down cluster is made up of thousands of soft fibers radiating in all directions from a central point. The down cluster is three dimensional and does not contain a quill shaft. Because of this structure down clusters can loft without matting together. Lofting or filling up space is what creates trapped air and keeps us warm. Synthetic fibers are homogeneous and often mold together and clump.

Down clusters allow our natural body heat to keep us warm while allowing moisture to escape, therefore providing a level of comfort that is unsurpassed.

About FeathersFeather

Feathers provide a protective layer over the down. Feathers are structurally different and therefore functionally different than down. Feathers are two dimensional and have a shaft. While the structure of down provides for greater lofting and insulating value, the structure of feathers provide for a greater support. Feathers still have the soft natural fluffy feeling while having a spring-like quality to provide resilience and support. Feathers are ideal for cushions in upholstery, featherbeds, and for those who prefer firmer pillows.

 

The Best Alternatives

We are proud to offer a complete line of hypoallergenic down alternatives — PrimaLoft™ and Nature's Touch™, Sensuelle, Down Essence Supreme and Prestige Natural.

Perfect for sensitive sleepers, they offer a similar level of comfort and warmth as down and are treated to be extremely easy to care for – and also to inhibit the growth and presence of bacteria and other allergy-causing agents.

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