Most featherbeds are sold without covers. You need to purchase the cover separately.
Yes, always clean the featherbed separately from its cover. Each piece requires different treatment - covers can often be machine-washed, but many featherbeds should be dry-cleaned.
Yes they do, but you have to go to their main webpage and prepare for paying a high price.
Yes, most featherbeds are even hypoallergenic.
Sealy makes some great featherbeds, but they can be very expensive. Pacific Coast and Land's End are two of the leading brands of featherbeds. Williams-Sonoma and Domestications also offer quality featherbeds.
Amazon is a great place to get featherbeds, but you can also ask your local mattress shop. Macy's, Bed, Bath and Beyond and Target all sell featherbeds. There are also numerous websites that offer featherbeds for sale and you can do comparison shopping.
Most featherbeds use synthetic features, but some also use down if you'd prefer that.
Featherbeds are made with duck and/or goose feathers. They are also filled with the down - the soft, fluffy area under the wings.
Most featherbeds don't come with protection. However, a duvet will cover your featherbed very well and isn't too costly.
Sheets are purchased separately from featherbeds, featherbeds are usually white and are placed on top of your fitted sheet. anonymous@oola.com
It has been estimated that 400,000 tonneau covers were sold in their peak year. With truck sales down, there are less sold each year.
Most mattress stores carry a selection of featherbeds as do many home furniture stores. Your yellow pages will have a list of these stores you can call to ask about what they have in stock
Goose down jackets, coats, featherbeds.