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Down pillows are stuffed with soft down feathers, usually taken from geese or ducks. They are typically very soft warm, they tend to hold onto their supportive properties, called loft, over time. Products stuffed with down are often considered a symbol of luxury, as such, they can be more expensive than conventionally stuffed bedding.
A down pillow.
Down feathers are especially soft feathers found on the undersides of birds, beneath the outer layer of larger, more rugged, feathers. Their small, interlocking fibers serve to insulate the birds' bodies from cold temperatures moisture. When used in pillows, it interlocks with itself to hold warm air close to the user’s head. This acteristic provides a lot of warmth, making it ideal for those living in colder climates.
A bed with down pillows on it.
It is important to note that a down pillow is not the same as a feather pillow. While down is a type of feather, feather pillows are filled with feathers from the outer layer of a bird's body that help birds fly. As a result, these feathers are flat have a stiff quill in the dle. Pillows that are stuffed with regular feathers tend to lose their structure easily can poke out of the pillow case more often; down, by comparison, is three dimensional better holds its shape over time. Down feather blends are also available that provide some of the lift provided by down, but are less expensive.
A woman asleep on a down pillow.
Some people are allergic to feathers down, particularly the fine, powdery particles that some types of down can produce. Feathers that are not cleaned completely can also cause problems. For most people, it's more likely that dust mites or mold in a pillow will cause allergies. Hypoallergenic versions are available, as are covers designed to prevent particles from escaping from inside the pillow. People who are very sensitive, however, may sleep better on bedding filled with synthetic stuffing.
The best down comes from eider duck feathers.
Most of the down used in pillows comes from geese or ducks. Goose down is typically preferred over duck because it is usually larger, so fewer feathers are required to fill the same space. Age is also a factor in determining which type of down is best, since an older duck’s down will be bigger better than that of a younger goose. The best down is widely considered to come from the eider duck; the down from this species is collected from the birds' nesting areas in Icel, Scinavia, Siberia.
Down pillows, stuffed with feathers from ducks or geese, are considered softer better able to retain their shape than other pillows.
There is some controversy about where the feathers for down pillows originate. Like that from the eider duck, some is harvested when the birds molt. Most is taken from the bodies of birds that have been slaughtered for meat. Some may also come from live plucking; although this is illegal in the US Europe, most down comes from China, where the practice is permitted. Consumers who are concerned about the source of the down should consider where the feathers originate if the manufacturer offers any informaton about how the down is collected.
Goose down is preferred over duck down, because the feathers are larger therefore fewer feathers are needed to fill a pillow.
The most common pillow designs are single-shell dual-shell, which describes how many layers of fabric are between the filling the surface. Single-shell pillows are not as durable as dual-shell because oil from the user’s hair face can more easily penetrate the down degrade it, but they are also typically less expensive than other designs. Some pillows contain inner chambers of down or feathers, which may provide extra lift or better cradle the user's head.
No matter which type of filling is used, it's a good idea to use a pillow protector as well as a pillow case. These extra layers help keep the filling clean dry, they can be removed washed regularly.
Down stuffed pillows can generally hold their overall structure shape for longer than pillows stuffed with regular feathers.
Pillows in good condition with no rips or holes in the fabric can be safely machine washed using a mild detergent, or one formulated specifically for down products. Damaged or worn pillows can be spot cleaned using soap water along with a soft rag.
Drying down pillows properly is also important, since moisture can cause mold or mildew to grow very quickly. They can be air dried on a clothes line in the sun for an entire day or longer, until fully dry. They can also be dried in an electric dryer that has a cool tumble dry setting; this will require several hours of drying time. Tennis balls can be placed alongside the pillows to prevent bunching. It's important to use a low head when machine drying, as high temperatures can damage the feathers.
Down pillows are typically very soft warm.
People who cannot or prefer not to sleep on down bedding do have alternatives. Those looking for natural fillers can choose cotton or wool, which are generally found to support the head well. These stuffings tend to be relatively firm, which not all sleepers find comfortable, they also flatten down more quickly than other materials. Buckwheat is another option for very firm, cool support, but some people don't like the noise the hulls make.
A number of synthetic options are available as well, including polyester, latex, memory foam. Polyester pillows are usually inexpensive easy to clean, but don't always offer the support that sleepers need. Some are stuffed with a form of polyester that has been specially designed to have the same softness loft of down; these pillows tend to be more expensive, however.
Latex is considered one of the best materials for people who have allergies, these pillows offer good support, but they aren't as soft as down new pillows can have an unpleasant smell. Memory foam pillows also provide good head neck support, but the material is quite dense not all users find them comfortable. Both latex memory foam pillows tend to be relatively expensive, especially when compared to basic polyester.
