Down Education

Down Feathers

Down- Feathers are for flying, down is for warmth. Down clusters are the soft fluff under feathers that keep birds comfortable no matter what the climate. In order to measure nature's performance, down is rated by two distinct values, Percent Down Cluster and Fill Power. Together they'll help you make an educated decision when you purchase a down pillow, comforter or featherbed.

Hypodown 800 is the finest down available with 95% Goose Down Cluster and only 5% Small Feathers.

Hypodown 700 is our premium down with 85% Goose Down Clusters and 15% small feathers.

Hypodown 600 is 75% Goose Down Clusters and 25% small feathers, it is our lowest quality, but still higher than the average department store products.

When you choose a down product, be sure to check out the down cluster content, it is required by law and gives you a way to compare apples to apples.

Hypodown

The stuff dreams are made of. Some say it's like being wrapped in warm whipped cream. Others say it's like sleeping on a cloud. Everyone agrees that Hypodown assures a cozy night's sleep in lightweight, billowy luxury. Hypodown is ingenious and creative, yet purely natural. It combines two of nature's most unique fibers to give you a tranquil, restful night's sleep. Our Hypodown blend is four parts white goose down and one part Syriaca clusters, a fiber from the milkweed plant. The two work hand in hand to give you the best of their natural abilities: warmth and comfort.