The Comfort of Down

Down is nature's own best insulating material. It consists of light fluffy clusters from the underplumage of waterfowl. The filaments of each cluster contain tiny air pockets of warm still air which expand as the body generates heat. Down also has the wonderful ability to breathe thereby forming a blanket of warmth and comfort while lifting away perspiration. You feel none of the clamminess that often occurs with synthetics. An ounce of down will keep you warmer than any synthetic fiber and is a natural choice for luxurious comfort.

This image shows a cluster of down.  It resembles more of what you are likely to see inside a pillow filled with down.

This image shows a single down cluster.  Notice the interweaved filaments that trap air packets for maximum comfort.

Feather, which is less comfortable than down, is often used as well.