Ultimate Goose Down Comforters

Goose down comforters are the most luxurious of them all. Goose down grows in thicker and bigger clusters than duck down, resulting in the highest quality comforters.

It's safe to bet you've never heard a goose complain about the cold! Geese have insulating feathers called down, a thick fluff that grows on their undersides. Down keeps them safe and warm in the coldest weather. It is incredibly insulating yet also lightweight and breathable. Bedding made from goose down is a popular choice.

Down comforters range from those made with duck down and feathers to those made with synthetic down alternatives. Goose down comforters are the most luxurious of them all. Goose down grows in thicker and bigger clusters than duck down, resulting in the highest quality comforters. Also, unlike duck down, goose down does not have an unpleasant odor. It has virtually no smell at all.

Goose down comforters vary in quality. At the low end, down and feathers are mixed. While it is impossible to completely separate all the feathers from the down, the fewer the feathers, the better. Feathers are harder and heavier than down, resulting in a firmer comforter, and have sharp quills that can poke through the cover and prick skin. Down is very lightweight and fluffy.

Different types of geese produce different types of down. Siberian goose down is the best, with excellent thermal properties. Eiderdown, from the eider ducks of Iceland, produce the warmest and most exquisite down in keeping with their extremely cold native land. It is very rare and expensive. Hungarian goose down is another high-quality choice. Hypoallergenic goose down comforters are available for people with allergies. Hypodown comforters contain a mix of Hungarian goose down and milkweed. You can explore the world of goose down comforters at fine linen and department stores as well as at the many outlets available online.

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