You could be thinking that a comforter is such a individualized item and it would be difficult to purchase one as a gift and fit the recipients taste.  However, a down comforter is usually plain white fabric covering that benefits largely when paired with a duvet cover ( Duvets come in many color and very easy to keep clean… its like a giant pillow case… read on!).

One of the most frustrating things you can encounter after receiving an invitation to a house warming, wedding or any sort of event is what do you get for a gift?

The idea of giving the perfect gift is usually in the heart of everyone but it is always out of reach no matter how much you strain trying to discover THE Best Gift.

Here is an gift that everyone can enjoy and love: a luxury down comforter!  It makes for a instant hit as a wedding gift or an amazing house warming gift.

Why not try get one for this coming Mother’s day ( May 9th 2010)?

But I don’t Know What Color to Get?

First, never purchase a down comforter in a colored fabric.

Why? Because the manufacturer can hide the quality of the down under the colored fabric. Always purchase a down comforter in a plain white fabric.

The duvet cover is where the individualized touch would come in and you can leave that step up to the recipient. For example, this down comforter was placed inside our Carrington Duvet Cover.

The down comforter is the luxurious and most pricey part.  In fact, many people do not purchase  them because they feel they can do without.  So you would actually be giving a seriously generous and hearty gift by giving the comforter as a gift.

Got Allergies?

There are some important facts you should understand before you run out to buy your amazing gift. Some people are allergic to down. Usually its thier previous experience with the down from inferior products that are in the market.  Regardless, You may ask the person you want to give a gift to covertly if they are allergic to down

armed with that information you can go ahead and purchase one or take a look at our beautiful down alternatives: Silk, Lyocell. Polyester.

Down comforters are made from goose down and feathers.

How Much Should I Spend?

It is possible to break the bank when purchasing these cozy comforters full of down so depending on your budget you should do your research.

Siberian goose down which is considered to actually be the highest quality available for providing warmth. It’s a marketing term really. It’s simply the largest cluster down possible…the best available in the market at that time harvested and used for our purposes. Tests have shown that this down is The Best Quality.

Comparable and more affordable to that, is White Hungarian Goose Down. Hungarian? Yes, White Geese that live in the country of Hungary where this is actually an industry. The birds are breed for their feathers and down. As compared to the bottom budget version of down comforters: Anything that has Chinese down or Duck down in it. Chinese down is notorious for having a smell to it. As Chinese down is an after thought, the meat of the bird is more important. So the quality is very lacking. Canadian Goose Down is at the same uninspiring quality level. Duck down offers barely any warmth and is the cheapest of all.

So to make this clear to you, in rank of Quality in down products: Siberian down-> Hungarian down-> Chinese/Canadian Down-> then last is Duck Down.

Luxury comforters will be easy to identify and not just by the price.  High thread count and fill power ratings will also clue you in that you are looking at a high quality gift.  Fill power ratings will tell you how “fluffy” or filled a comforter is and typically fall in the 300-600 range.  A luxury down will have a rating of 750 or higher.  Thread calculate will typically range from 250-300 and the higher the better for a luxury down.  A higher thread calculate will offer better stitching so there is little chance of the down leaking out.

Did you know that manufacturers can “Claim” to have Hungarian down but actually have chinese down.

Our down products have law tags that clearly state MADE IN HUNGARY, valid proof that our down comforters have nothing but pure White Hungarian Goose Down inside.

We hope you found this gift giving idea informative. Don’t be afraid to give a down comforter as a gift. It truly is a wonderful idea!

In our “about our bedding” section we have a brief video that explains what to look for in a down comforter. Or simply.. trust that you are buying THE BEST, from us!

Be Well!

Please review all steps before beginning this project of cleaning your down pillows!

1. Probably the safest route is to use a professional cleaner who is experienced in cleaning down.
2. They are listed in phone directories and on the Internet.
3. Using a Pillow Protector and high thread count linen sets to protect your down pillows is essential, it is much easier to clean bedding sheets then a huge down pillow.
4. Can your Washer Machine and dryer support your down pillows?
5. Most home units cannot support a King size pillow some cant even handle a queen size pillow inside.
6. So please check.
7. This is not a quick fix, this project will potentially take all day!
8. The drying process will take a long time.
9. Washing the down pillow: mild detergents that have already began to sud up… then add your comforter into the lukewarm water.
10. Two spin cycles to dry if your washer machine can do this.. to help suck out the water out of the comforter.
11. It’s best to place the pillow outside to naturally dry from the sun for a long time… protect  it from the elements with another sheet.
12. Why? Because most home dryers are not strong enough to dry this on the first try.. so why raise your electricity bill trying again…use mother nature.
13. massage the down clusters free with your fingers. Yes they will be clumps.

If your down pillows has seen better days, if its ripped, torn, or shows other signs of old age… fold it in half..and it doesnt flip back correctly.

maybe it’s time to upgrade that down pillow

to one that will last a lifetime.

Please review all steps before beginning this project of cleaning your down comforter!

1. Probably the safest route is to use a professional cleaner who is experienced in cleaning down.
   
2. They are listed in phone directories and on the Internet.
3. Using a Duvet Cover to protect your down comforter is essential, it is much easier to clean bedding sheets then a huge down comforter.
4. Can your Washer Machine and dryer support your down comforter?
   
5. Most home units cannot support a King size comforter some cant even handle a queen size comforter inside.
   
6. So please check.
7. This is not a quick fix, this project will potentially take all day!
8. The drying process will take a long time.
9. Washing the down comforter: mild detergents that have already began to sud up… then add your comforter into the cold water.
10. Two spin cycles to dry if your washer machine can do this.. to help suck out the water out of the comforter.
11. It’s best to place the comforter outside to naturally dry from the sun for a long time… protect  it from the elements with another sheet.
12. Why? Because most home dryers are not strong enough to dry this on the first try.. so why raise your electricity bill trying…use mother nature.
13. massage the down clusters free with your fingers. Yes they will be clumps.

If your down comforter has seen better days, if its ripped, torn, or shows other signs of old age…

maybe it’s time to upgrade that down comforter

to one that will last a lifetime.

Chelsea Bedding Program

One of the most frustrating things you can encounter after receiving an invitation to a house warming, wedding or any sort of event is what do you get for a gift?  The idea of giving the perfect gift is usually in the heart of everyone but it is always out of reach no matter how much you strain trying to discover THE Best Gift.  Here is an gift that everyone can enjoy and love: a luxury down comforter!  It makes for a instant hit as a wedding gift or an amazing house warming gift.

Why not try get one for this coming Mother’s day ( May 9th 2010)?

But I don’t Know What Color to Get?

First, never purchase a down comforter in a colored fabric.

Why? Because the manufacturer can hide the quality of the down under the colored fabric. Always purchase a down comforter in a plain white fabric.

The duvet cover is where the individualized touch would come in and you can leave that step up to the recipient. For example, this down comforter was placed inside our Carrington Duvet Cover.

The down comforter is the luxurious and most pricey part.  In fact, many people do not purchase  them because they feel they can do without.  So you would actually be giving a seriously generous and hearty gift by giving the comforter as a gift.

Got Allergies?

There are some important facts you should understand before you run out to buy your amazing gift. Some people are allergic to down. Usually its thier previous experience with the down from inferior products that are in the market.  Regardless, You may ask the person you want to give a gift to covertly if they are allergic to down

armed with that information you can go ahead and purchase one or take a look at our beautiful down alternatives: Silk, Lyocell. Polyester.

Down comforters are made from goose down and feathers.

How Much Should I Spend?

It is possible to break the bank when purchasing these cozy comforters full of down so depending on your budget you should do your research.

Siberian goose down which is considered to actually be the highest quality available for providing warmth. It’s a marketing term really. It’s simply the largest cluster down possible…the best available in the market at that time harvested and used for our purposes. Tests have shown that this down is The Best Quality.

Comparable and more affordable to that, is White Hungarian Goose Down. Hungarian? Yes, White Geese that live in the country of Hungary where this is actually an industry. The birds are breed for their feathers and down. As compared to the bottom budget version of down comforters: Anything that has Chinese down or Duck down in it. Chinese down is notorious for having a smell to it. As Chinese down is an after thought, the meat of the bird is more important. So the quality is very lacking. Canadian Goose Down is at the same uninspiring quality level. Duck down offers barely any warmth and is the cheapest of all.

So to make this clear to you, in rank of Quality in down products: Siberian down-> Hungarian down-> Chinese/Canadian Down-> then last is Duck Down.

Luxury comforters will be easy to identify and not just by the price.  High thread count and fill power ratings will also clue you in that you are looking at a high quality gift.  Fill power ratings will tell you how “fluffy” or filled a comforter is and typically fall in the 300-600 range.  A luxury down will have a rating of 750 or higher.  Thread calculate will typically range from 250-300 and the higher the better for a luxury down.  A higher thread calculate will offer better stitching so there is little chance of the down leaking out.

Did you know that manufacturers can “Claim” to have Hungarian down but actually have chinese down.

Our down products have law tags that clearly state MADE IN HUNGARY, valid proof that our down comforters have nothing but pure White Hungarian Goose Down inside.

We hope you found this gift giving idea informative. Don’t be afraid to give a down comforter as a gift. It truly is a wonderful idea!

In our “about our bedding” section we have a brief video that explains what to look for in a down comforter. Or simply.. trust that you are buying THE BEST, from us!

Be Well!

The Willow Quilt is the answer for you. DownTown Company is proud to introduce the newest additions to our commitment in all natural products, The Willow Quilt – soft, soft, soft.

This unique combination of light fill weights of Siberian White Goose Down and the Sumptuous Silk Chameuse, made from Lyocell, make The Willow the perfect summer quilt.

Lyocell is the newest pure natural fiber, made from wood cellulose. Lyocell is eco-friendly, 100% biodegradeable. It is extracted from wood in an environmentally friendly process and sets new luxury standards of quality in all natural quilts. It is lightweight and is appropriate for the warmer climates.

Like all of our products, The Willow Quilt is hypoallergenic.

Trousseau Delicate Lace

Paula Matelasse Coverlets

Paula's Garden Bedding Program by DownTown Company

Duvet and Shams with a beautifully printed floral pattern that combines all the colors of the coordinating Paula’s Bedding Collection provides a most luxurious sleeping experience. Set includes duvet and sham(s). Made in Portugal.

Paula’s Garden Pillow Sham 2 Piece Set: