Goose Down Vs Synthetic Comforters

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Many people do not know what would be better for them when purchasing a new comforter. Many think that down is not good for those with allergies, but studies have shown that is it not normally the down that creates the allergy problem and most downs are washed throughouly to avoid any allergic reactions to them. Most believe that down insulation is made of feathers. Actually, down is the fluffy undercoating of a bird's plumage (geese, ducks) and looks like dandelion fluff when you blow on them. There are many different geese that provide for goose down comforters including Canadian Geese, Hungarian Geese, Siberian Geese and Eiderdown just to name a few. Down works for you just like it works for the bird; it keeps you warm by trapping body heat within its tiny clusters. Because it is also breathable, down allows unwanted moisture to escape. Most comforters that are made with goose down are white so matching any decor is a snap and it is cost effective if you only have to buy a duvet cover to change the look. A duvet cover keeps the comforter clean and is much easier to wash yourself rather than the entire comforter.

Down is rated according to fill power. This means the number of cubic inches one ounce of down will occupy. For example, if one ounce of down takes up 650 cubic inches, it is given a 650 fill power rating. Loft refers to the thickness of the insulating material in a sleeping bag, duvet or comforter. High quality down has a high fill power and is much loftier than down of a lower quality, requiring fewer ounces of down to create insulating warmth. Down comforters however, are normally more expensive then its alternative.

Synthetics or Alternative Downs are water resistant and provide insulation when wet. Many actually will shed water rather than absorb it making it much more resistant to moisture. Alternative downs or synthetics also dry very quickly because moisture gets trapped in the air pockets between fibers rather than in the fibers themselves. Alternative Down or Synthetic Comforters are generally less expensive then down and are normally machine washable and dryable making care for them easier. Because synthetics or alternative down are man made, they are for the most part, hypoallergenic. Alternative or synthetic down comforters are less expensive than real goose down and can come in a variety of colors since they are not from the real goose. Many can be purchased colored and reversible leaving it unnecessary for a duvet cover.

When you have decided to shop for a comforter for yourself, you should ask yourself what you intend it to do. If you want the warmth, light weight and fluffiness, you will want to consider the Goose Down comforter. If you are looking for semi thick, warm but thin, you will look at the synthetic filled or alternative down comforter. Either will fulfill the warmth requirement and the soft, plump look of your bed. Whatever your choice, you will be happy with it.



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