Purchasing a down comforter is an investment in your quality of life. Like any other investment, it pays to get it right the first time.

Why are some down comforters so expensive and others so cheap? How do you buy a good down comforter without paying too much? Probably the best way to defend against this is to arm yourself with some facts, shop around and ask questions!

Lower quality down comforters are made with inferior materials: Low grade cotton ( even some "Egyptian" cottons can be inferior) is used for the yarns and the fabric is usually woven in China.

These less expensive fabrics are usually made "down proof" by starching the fabric, vs. using a specialized down proof weave. If the care instructions state "Dry Clean Only" that comforter has probably been starched to make it down proof. Once the starch wears or is washed off, the fabric will likely leak down. There are some exceptions to this rule, such as our Lyocell fabric, which due to it's ability to absorb large amounts of moisture, responds best to dry cleaning.

The lower quality down fills will usually be from China. These fills are often of questionable cleanliness and purity, resulting in unpleasant odors. Definitely not a pleasure to own and far from what a down comforter "should" be. Cheap down comforters tend to be poorly made and will tend to leak their down, or shift all the down to the corners or sides - making the comforter useless in a short amount of time.

These poorly made comforters are widely available, both on the internet and in reputable department stores. If you are interested in quality, we ask that you save yourself some time and money and avoid those too good to be true "bargains" like the plague. In the long run, cheap can become pretty expensive!

What to look for in a quality down proof fabric: The weave of a down proof fabric is at least as important as Thread Count. The weave of a quality down proof fabric is what makes the fabric down proof! Please don't be dazzled by down comforters with extremely high thread counts. The very best down proof fabrics have a thread count ranging between 265 to 380. Any higher and the fabric becomes too fine (prone to leaks) and heavy (reduces the loftiness and insulating ability of the down). You may also want to look for the Confidence in Textiles certification.

What to look for in quality down: It may seem obvious, but make sure you're getting Goose Down! It is also very important that the down is properly cleaned, like ours, without the use of harsh chemicals. A "Fill Power" of 650 or better is desirable, resulting in a lighter yet warmer down comforter.

Most department store down comforters have a Fill Power of between 550 to 600. Fill Power is a term that describes the size (and quality) of the down cluster. A larger down cluster will insulate better (more warmth with less weight) and last longer. Beware of so-called down comforters that use duck down or mostly feathers!

Baffled Box construction is a method that keeps the goose down from shifting within the comforter, eliminating cold spots while allowing the down to reach its fullest loft. We use this construction exclusively in our down comforters. Beware of potentially misleading descriptions such as "Baffled Box and Cross Stitched". With "cross stitching" it must be even better, right? Wrong! This is basically a hybrid (and less expensive) style of construction, where the "cross stitching" results in "sewn through" or "quilted" down comforter!

Beware of companies that do not offer a reasonable warranty, and read the warranty carefully! We stand behind our products. All of our down comforters offer a 10 Year Warranty and a 30 Day Satisfaction Guarantee.

If you can, get another persons opinion about the product you are considering. We are honored by what our customers say about our products and service.