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I like them, I have both.. they don't quite feel the same in weight, and are usually a polyester fill... so it doesn't absorb moisture as good but a really good bonus is that you can usually wash them in machines... down filled ones you need to dry clean and that costs big bucks!
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It depends on your individual need for temperature control and how the material breathes. My down comforter was washable, but needed an extra large machine and drying time.
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Where can one purchase down alternative comforters?
Down Alternative Comforters can be purchased from all major retailers. Examples of retailers that carry Down Alternative Comforters include Amazon, Walmart and Overstock.
What materials are down alternative comforters made of?
Down alternative comforters are usually made of polyester or nylon. They usually have a guarantee of no alergic reaction.
What is the best alternative to down bedding?
The best alternative to down bedding depends upon personal opinion. Some alternatives to down bedding are wool and synthetic comforters.
What is a good alternative to a down comforter?
There are some great "alternative" down comforters on the market. Ikea makes a nice one. They work just as well as down but their won't bother anyone's allergies.
Is a down alternative comforter offered at major department stores?
There are a number of alternatives to down comforters currently available in major department stores. All manufactures of comforters now offer down alternatives to appeal to a broader segment of the market and offer down like comforters to those who suffer from allergies and are unable to purchase real down products.
What materials are specific to a down comforter?
Down comforters are filled with the soft feathers underneath the top feathers of geese. Down alternative comforters are filled with synthetic material such as polyester blends, which allow allergy sufferers to experience a "down" comforter without the plague of allergies.
What is the difference between down alternative and white down comforter?
Down comforter is a fabric shell filled with goose or duck down whereas the Down alternative is synthetic or natural filling material used in comforters and duvets, with insulating and warming properties similar to down.
What is a good website for hypoallergenic comforters?
Here's a company that will sell you a hypoallergenic comforter, also called an alternative comforter: http://www.allergybuyersclubshopping.com/micromax-down-alternative-comforters.html You can buy these types of comforters at places like Walmart or their website. A good allergy product website is www.allergybuyersclubshopping.com for many items.
Can you wash a down comforter?
That all depends on the comforter. There should be a tag on the one you have (or will purchase) that lets you know if it is washable. Down Alternative comforters for the most part are washable.
Which kind of materials down comforters and down pillows has?
down comforters and down pillows make in feather, cotton, fabrics, polyester
What stores sell cheap down comforters?
Overstock is the store online which sell cheap down comforters to experience true luxury sleeping. The price is dependable of the size of the down comforters.
Are there any comforters made with material other than down feathers?
There are comforters that are made with synthetic down.
