WE GIVE YOU ADVICE: HOW TO CHOOSE A GOOD FEATHER PILLOW

The reason is actually very simple – the price depends on what the pillow is filled with. Two important factors and their combination also determine the price and quality – firstly, whether regular or down feathers are used, and secondly, whether goose or duck feathers are used.

Good and high-quality sleep is important for a person. Waking up in the morning refreshed and rested – who among us does not know how good it feels. However, quality sleep is ensured by correctly selected and properly maintained bedding. Pillows and blankets are an important component in order for us to sleep comfortably and rest properly. There are many choices and each of us has our own preferences, but today we are talking about the good old feather pillow.

Feathers or down – what's the difference?

Feathers cover the body of birds and give them the ability to fly, and come from the feathers on the wings and back of the bird. Down feathers are located under the protective coverts, usually most abundant on the bird's belly, where they keep it warm.

CLOSE – Feather-filled pillows are stronger and more decorative. However, the sharp feather tips can penetrate the pillow and cause pricking, so they are better suited as sofa cushions. It should also be taken into account that regular feathers scratch more than down. Over time, the feather tips soften and the pillow scratches and pricks less;

DOWN – Down feathers are light and fluffy and have no down. That is why down is considered the best pillow filling. The light and airy fibers are easy to shape, and pillows made from them are soft and comfortable. A down pillow is comfortable and temperature-regulating, i.e. it adapts to the sleeper's body temperature, providing both the necessary cooling in summer and warmth in winter.
A mixture of feathers and down is usually used as pillow filling – regular feathers give the pillow a strong shape and down adds softness.

Are they duck or goose feathers?

Duck and goose feathers are used as filling for feather pillows because waterfowl feathers maintain body temperature well and do not cause sweating.

So what should you choose, a pillow filled with duck or goose feathers?

The rule of thumb is that the larger and fuller the bird, and the colder the climate it lives in, the thicker its down feathers will be. Here, we will clarify the difference between duck and goose feathers.

DUCK FEATHERS – If you are looking for a high-quality down pillow that costs less, then duck is the right choice. Duck feather pillows are cheaper on the market because they are generally more widely available and the feathers are slightly smaller;

GOOSE FEATHERS – Goose down pillows are a bit more expensive. Geese tend to live in colder climates and are larger, which means their feathers and down are also larger. Pillows filled with these feathers are better shaped and more comfortable, and goose down is generally considered the highest quality pillow filling material.
Coming back to the price of pillows, goose feathers and down are of higher quality than duck feathers and therefore more expensive.

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