Product Information:

1) Fills, blends and how they're measured. Down & Feather products are filled either all-down or a mixture of down and feathers called 'blends'.

25	/	75
Down Content	/	Feather Content

Down consists of light, fluffy "clusters". These clusters have a natural ability to trap air by interlocking and overlapping each other. These 'air pockets' help to maintain temperature and produce superior 'loft' or volume. As a result, all-down fill is the fluffiest and warmest of fills.

Fill 'blends' combine down and feathers to make a resilient and luxurious product. These fills are determined by weight and are represented with the 'down content' first. So, in a 25/75 fill (above), the number 25 indicates the product contains 25% down clusters while the second number 75, represents 75% feather content by weight.

When ordering down & feather products, keep in mind that down is a light, fluffy fill which retains maximum warmuth and volume. Feathers add to the firmness and help retain shape. Remeber that a 70/30 blend will make a fluffier and warmer product and a 25/75 blend will be firmer and more resilient.

2) Duck or Goose feathers? The choice depends on the application.

DUCK: Ducks, being smaller birds, produce smaller down clusters and feathers. The blends produced from duck are a cost effective choice for appilications like furniture, throw pillows and other uses where insulation is not a big factor.
GOOSE: Geese, being larger birds, produce larger clusters and feathers than those of similarly raised ducks. The larger the clusters of down produced from geese make for a higher insulation factor. To that point, goose blends are usually the choice for clothing and bedding - where the higher insulation factor is of primary importance.

3) White or Grey?

With variable factors like climate, age, feed, etc. being the same, there is really no difference between the fill and insulation qualities of white and grey down & feathers. The "only" distinct advantage of white is that it can be used to fill lighter, more sheer fabrics without showing through the fabric.