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Why choose feather or down pillows and comforters? Feathers and especially down have highly insulating properties and are extremely comfortable and pleasant to the touch, considerably increasing your sleeping comfort. Down warms the body more efficiently than synthetic polyester fibers, and is certainly more durable. When complemented by 100% cotton fabric, down permits the bedding to truly "breathe," easily absorbing and shedding moisture for the ideal insulating effect. Some people claim that feathers cause allergic reactions. Is this true? An allergic reaction depends on two factors: 1) The initial sterilization process: feathers and down are cleaned and sterilized to remove the dirt, dust, dander and invisible skin residues that adhere to them. The highest quality products undergo between seven and ten cleaning procedures, which naturally results in a higher price. 2) Day-to-day maintenance: it is important to shake out and air feather and down pillows and comforters, hanging them in the shade to eliminate dust and moisture. Direct sunlight should be avoided, as it can affect the quality of the product. Very few people are allergic to the bird proteins that make up the actual feathers or down. How do I evaluate and select a feather or down duvet? a) Is the duvet filled with feathers or down? Down is much smaller, finer and more expensive than feathers. It does not have a shaft (central stem). Down provides true insulation, while feathers trap and retain body heat, resulting in an uncomfortably warm bed climate. b) What is the percentage of down in the filling? According to U.S. law, a duvet must contain 80% down in order to be sold as a "down duvet." The remaining percentage may be made up of feathers, cotton or any other material. Confort Suizo duvets contain 100% goose down of the highest quality. c) Is the down natural or synthetic? For insulating effect, it is important that the down be 100% natural. Like feathers, synthetic down traps body heat, raising the temperature and causing excessive perspiration. The fabric used for the pillow or comforter shell is also important; if it is 100% cotton, it will be pleasant to the touch and permit the down to function properly. d) Is the duvet filled with down or pure down? Down can be found at the base of each feather or on the birds' breast, while pure down comes only from the breast and is of higher quality. It is denser, increasing its ability to absorb air and therefore regulate temperature. Confort Suizo duvets are filled with pure down. e) Where does the down come from? The highest quality down comes from mature birds in cold climates. The best is the white down from the breast of adult geese in Hungary, Poland and France. f) How clean is the down? Down that is not processed properly before use may be contaminated and can cause allergic reactions and even unpleasant odors. Of course, the more exhaustive and thorough the cleaning process, the more expensive the final product. Confort Suizo pillows and duvets meet strict standards of sterility and cleanliness. g) How heavy is the duvet? A duvet should not feel heavy or bulky. The higher the quality, the lighter the duvet. A heavy duvet indicates a higher proportion of feathers or other materials, meaning a lower quality product. The lighter and more flexible the duvet, the greater its capacity to retain air and maintain a comfortable bed climate. Pillows, on the other hand, normally contain feathers in order to provide the required bulk. h)
What is the covering made of? The most appropriate material for
the shell of a down duvet is 100% cotton, which repels dust and
"breathes," permitting air to flow through it easily to
keep the duvet fresher and cooler. Confort Suizo's duvet shells
are made of sarcenet, a silky smooth cotton fabric that is very
comfortable and pleasant to the touch. Confort Suizo's pillows, duvets and comforters are made in Switzerland by the prestigious Billerbeck company, and comply with the highest Swiss standards of workmanship, materials and fillers. Our comforters are made of synthetic materials, and come in two styles. Our duvets are filled with pure goose down. Our feather pillows contain 70% goose feathers and 30% goose down. Both the duvets and feather pillows contain pure, 100% natural down and/or feathers that have been painstakingly cleaned and hygienically sterilized for household use. The pillows come in two sizes: standard (50 x 70 cm) and king (60 x 90 cm). Comforters and duvets are available in twin/full (160 x 200 cm) and queen/king (240 x 240 cm) sizes. We offer a selection of quality and styles of pillows, duvets and comforters:
Synthetic pillows
Comforters (synthetic)
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Pillows,
Duvets and Comforters
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down duvets