Feathers protect the down from strong winds and direct pollution. Therefore, each feather has a quill that gives it stability. Feathers have always been used where a certain amount of support is needed, namely in pillow fillings. Our pillows contain a wonderful blend of down and feathers to provide ideal support for the head and neck. In lower-quality duvets, the filling consists of a mixture of feathers and down, usually in a feather/down ratio of 60/40 or even 70/30. The result is rather heavy duvets that lack warmth but tend to clump due to the lack of elasticity of the feathers.
Down, like small "climate miracles," forms the inner workings of our duvets. Wonderfully designed by nature, the seemingly inconspicuous down reveals fantastic features upon closer inspection. Slightly curved, it forms an elastic, three-dimensional structure, like a snowflake, with approximately 2 million fluffy down feathers interlocking within each feather. This allows the down to trap a large amount of air relative to its weight, which acts as an insulator against both cold and heat. A property that makes down duvets the perfect companion for year-round comfort. Down can be returned to its original shape simply by fluffing it up, thus retaining its cozy lightness for years.
Cotton is perhaps nature's softest gift to humanity. Pure cotton pampers you with wonderful comfort and high breathability. It allows air to circulate around your body, keeping you dry and providing a healthy sleeping environment. Thanks to these benefits, you can fall asleep faster and stay in deep sleep longer. Humans breathe not only with their lungs but also through their skin. We have over seven million pores through which we breathe and expel toxins from our bodies. To stay dry, it's important to sleep in bedding that breathes and allows air to circulate around your body.
