Choosing Down Comforter Alternatives

Many alternatives contain a synthetic filling that simulates the look and feel of down.

Luxury down comforters become appealing when the frigid winter winds begin to blow. Their unbeatable warmth and soft feel make them a popular choice. However, down comforters contain the down feathers of ducks or geese, to which many people have allergic reactions. Luckily, you can find comforters with alternative fillings.

Many alternatives contain a synthetic filling that simulates the look and feel of down. For example, Primaloft Comforters are made from a hypoallergenic synthetic that is a near match to down in both warmth and comfort. You can find Primaloft Comforters at The Company Store, Eddie Bauer’s, and Land's End. Wool comforters, such as Euphoria Organic Wool Comforters, are also luxurious alternative comforters for people with allergies. This comforter is warm, lightweight, and elegant like a down comforter, but without the risk of an allergic response. The Euphoria Comforter, made from lamb’s wool, repels dust mites naturally. You can find it at the Allergy Buyers Club.

Other options include comforters made from alpaca or llama wool. The wool of these animals is softer and lighter than the wool from sheep, resulting in a lighter comforter. Alpaca comforters are available at the Allergy Buyers Club. People who are not actually allergic to down, but rather to the dust mites and particles in down, might try Hypodown Comforters, an excellent alternative. It contains a fill combining white goose down and milkweed. Hypoallergenic Hypodown traps the dust to keep it from being inhaled. Hyperclean, TempraKON, and silk comforters are yet other alternatives recommended by the Allergy Buyers Club. Even those who suffer from allergies can enjoy the soft, light warmth of a high-quality comforter!

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