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The best of these covers are made from the down of eider ducks, Less expensive ones are stuffed with the down and feathers of domestic geese.

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Featherbed feathers usually come from geese or ducks.

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What material is featherbed covers usually made of?

Most featherbed covers are made from 100% cotton, but many come in a 50/50 cotton/polyester blend.


What is the best place to buy featherbed covers?

Featherbed covers can always be bought at Bed, Bath & Beyond or at your local mattress store. You can find featherbed covers anywhere that you can purchase a featherbed. Many shopping websites carry featherbed covers in a variety of sizes and prices.


What colors does the Down Inc. Featherbed Cover come in?

The Down, Inc. featherbed covers come in red, white, navy blue, yellow, black and cherry red.


do featherbed ever smell like birds?

No, the feathers are cleaned before being use to make the featherbed.


How can I reposition the feathers in my featherbed They've collected in one corner.?

Grab the featherbed by the end where the feathers have collected and shake it vigorously. This will loosen the feathers and shift them away from you. You may need to repeat this from the other end to redistribute the feathers evenly.


Is the Down Inc. Featherbed Covers in Classic White machine washable?

The Down, Inc. featherbed covers are indeed machine washable but must be dried by hand.


Are featherbed environmentally friendly?

They are environmentally friendly because its only feathers and cloth.


How does featherbed fill correlate with warmth?

The greater the amount of filling, the warmer the featherbed will be. In general, a given amount of down will be warmer than the same amount of feathers.


Can I add more feathers to my featherbed if its starts to go flat?

Unfortunately, featherbeds can't take on additional feathers. However, a high thread count will prevent feathers from falling out.


What is the difference between box quilting and baffle boxes?

The way the featherbed is constructed and the feathers inside will be distributed,


Is there a protective cover I can use for my featherbed?

Yes, there are many different protective covers to choose from and they are recommended.


Do featherbeds exacerbate dust allergy symptoms?

Not if they are well made. A featherbed filled with properly cleaned feathers will not exacerbate dust allergies. For extra security, use a featherbed cover with a membrane to block feather particles from leaking out.