Naturally, down and feathers are inextricably linked, and together they create the perfect duo, ensuring the highest level of comfort. The most important factor when choosing a duvet is the type of filling. It has the greatest impact on the comfort of our sleep and the weight of the duvet. What types of filling are best and which one to choose? You will find the answer to this question in this article.
Type of filling
It is definitely the most important because it has the greatest impact on the comfort of our sleep and the weight of the duvet. The filling also determines whether the duvet will be warm enough and whether it will allow air to pass through well. There are two types of filling available on the market: natural or synthetic. Natural fillings include goose or duck down and feathers, cotton, various types of wool and silk. Of all these materials, down and feathers are definitely ahead in terms of warmth and lightness.
Down and feathers - the main advantages
The many advantages of down and feathers include the fact that they are breathable materials . They are perfectly air-permeable and have a thermoregulatory effect, preventing overheating . That's why down duvets score the best in sleep comfort rankings. By choosing a duvet with down filling, we guarantee the perfect temperature during sleep that will last all night long . Feathers and down perfectly wick away moisture , which also prevents overheating and keeps the bedding fresh for a long time. These are extremely durable and elastic materials, which means that once a duvet is purchased, it will stay with us for years, especially if it is properly cared for. The weight of down duvets also has a huge impact on the comfort of their use. The down is extremely light , and its unique thermoregulatory properties mean that only a small amount is enough for the duvet to provide a lot of warmth. We cannot ignore the important issue of the impact on our natural environment and the health of the planet. The extraction of down and feathers leaves a much smaller carbon footprint compared to the production of synthetic materials, and they are also biodegradable , which cannot be said about artificial fillings, which contribute to excess garbage and an overwhelming amount of microplastics in the seas and oceans. It is worth knowing that down and feathers are not products for which animals are bred, but only a by-product left after meat production.
Down content
When choosing the perfect duvet, be sure to pay attention to the composition of the filling, and above all, the down content . Understanding this factor will allow you to choose a duvet that will perfectly meet your expectations.
The highest quality duvets are characterized by, among other things , the highest down content . This is why? Since it is extremely light and elastic compared to feathers, it means that only a small amount of down is enough for the duvet to properly warm us at night. Therefore, if you like light duvets and care about high quality, choose a duvet containing the highest percentage of down , for example our all-season duvet in the Royal version.
Goose or duck down - what to choose?
Goose down is of higher quality than duck down. This is due to the fact that geese are bred up to three times longer than ducks, and also because geese are simply larger than ducks. When collected, goose down and feathers have higher elasticity and are much larger than duck feathers, which in practice translates into greater heat insulation capacity . The high quality of feathers and goose down translates into its price. Therefore, you will pay much more for a duvet with goose filling than if you choose down or duck or mixed feathers.
Heat scale
When choosing a duvet for your bedroom, it is worth considering the temperature usually prevailing in the room. Our preferences regarding heat will also be important - are we usually cold at night, or maybe we most often expose ourselves because we are too warm? It is also worth paying attention to how the temperature of our bedroom changes throughout the year.
Quilt stores and manufacturers in Poland usually use a heat scale based on seasonality, distinguishing summer, winter and year-round duvets. If we are often warm at night, or if our bedroom heats up quickly in the summer, e.g. due to windows facing east or south, it is worth choosing a summer duvet that will gently wrap us up without feeling overheated. If, on the other hand, the situation is the opposite and we usually get cold at night and our bedroom windows look north - then a duvet dedicated for winter comes to the rescue, providing enough warmth to make us sleep comfortably. If you are among the majority of people who need an average amount of warmth for a pleasant sleep, and the temperature in your bedroom is optimal all year round, choose an all-season duvet that will be perfect both in summer and winter.
Sleep is one of the basic activities that has a direct impact on our health. It takes up as much as one third of our lives! To make the most of this time and allow our body to properly regenerate, it is worth ensuring comfortable conditions in the bedroom. Therefore, a good quality duvet is a long-term investment that is worth affording.