There are down alternatives. Some synthetic fibers are very similar to down. The more similar to down the costlier. Any bedding department of a department store should have several types in stock
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.
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.
One can purchase a Down Alternative Comforter from various websites. The product can be found on Kohls, Macy's, TheCompanyStore, BonTon, Amazon and eBay.
A Primaloft Comforter is hypoallergenic microfibre bedding that mimics goose down. This provides a good alternative to those that are allergic to down.
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.
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.
Dry cleaning a down comforter is the practical method. Attempting to wash one at home will lead to the down bunching up in corners or forming lumps elsewhere. The comforter will never thoroughly dry and will smell musty. The damp down can mildew leading to allergies.
If you are refering to nasal congestion. If you have pets in the bed you could be allergic to them. It could also be due to feather pillow and allergies. Make sure you do not have a feather comforter or a goose down pillow or comforter,or wool blanket. Some people also have allergies to the dust mite that live in our beds. These are the most common reasons but certainly not all. Barney9
Blue Ridge Home makes a microfiber down alternative comforter that is resistant to stains but is also very lightweight and comfortable.
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.
A black down comforter will do all the things that any other down comforter will do. A down comforter is a large bed covering that is stuffed with down feathers, making it heavy and warm, especially for cold winters.
It is fine for toddler to use a down comforter. You do not want to let a baby use a down comforter though.