Hypodown Comforters

Made from a combination of traditional goose down and natural syriaca clusters from the milkweed plant, Hypodown is considered a allergy free alternative down comforter.  A process that bonds the syriaca clusters to the down suppresses the dust and dander from the goose down, and enhances the warmth and breathability of the product.  Syriaca clusters are hollow and therefore have superior wicking ability, whisking moisture away from the body and into the air.  Hypodown is approximately four times warmer than other synthetics and many times more durable.

Down Alternative Comforter from Miller Home Fashions

A “White Cloud” down alternative comforter from Miller Home Fashions made from polyester fiber fill is truly unique. It is covered in 100% pure cotton in a 230 thread count for superior smoothness and softness. This comforter may be used alone or placed inside a duvet cover.  Those that suffer from allergies but love the feel of down will find this comforter particularly appealing.  “White Cloud” Fill is softer, loftier, and cleaner than down and holds up well to machine washing.

Llama and Alpaca Wool Alternative Down Comforter

Made from 70% llama and Alpaca and 30% sheep’s wool, these comforters are lighter, stronger and warmer than 100% sheep’s wool comforters.  They are warm and cozy but less fill is needed so you won’t get hot and sweaty underneath them.  These alternative down comforters will absorb up to 35% of its weight in moisture allowing you to be dry and comfortable while you sleep.  The organically grown wool does not harbor dust mites, a primary cause of allergies, as they are naturally hypoallergenic.  Their main drawback is that they are not machine washable.

Silk Comforter

Silk comforters are increasing in popularity due to their light weight, thermal properties and natural hypoallergenic properties.  Silk alternative down comforters have higher warmth to weight ration than synthetic, wool or down fillers with a superior drapeability that is luxurious and supple.   Silk also has a wicking and self-regulating quality that allows the comforter to adjust to the heat of the body and wicks away moisture for a very comfortable sleeping environment.  Generally these alternative down comforters are covered with a 100% cotton cover providing strength, durability and protection for the silk filling.  With proper care a good silk comforter can last 5-10 years.  Silk down alternative comforters are not machine washable and must be dry cleaned.

They are well known for being extraordinarily light, soft, warm and luxurious. That is why aside from them being hyper allergenic, this type of bedding is so popular. You will be amazed how good you feel while you sleep with this type of bedding.

The feathers in this bed covering are laid flat with central quill. The feathers fill it up and make it soft and plush and extremely comfortable. The feathers also give it the ability to hold in body heat while at the same time allowing moisture to escape. This is very unique to this kind of bedding and is often referred to as wicking.

As the more feathers the more wicking will occur and the better the type of bed covering. So these are rated by how much filling they have inside.  The way they measure the rating is they are washed ahead of time. Then they are sterilized. Then the different manufacturers take an ounce of the beddings space and measure it in cubic inches. You will find that very expensive ones might have a fill rating of over 700 cubic inches, while a cheaper and lesser quality one will be closer to 300. If you just want an average then most people choose a rating of about 500.You will find the higher the rating, the fluffier and the more warmth it will provide for you as you sleep.

Although they are very washable most brands recommend they be professionally cleaned in an industrial washer. Always make sure you follow any and all instructions that come with your bedding.