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What Is Down?
Simply put, it's nature's finest insulator. Down is light, fluffy clusters from
the breasts and underbellies of geese, ducks and fowl. These customers trap air
into pockets, which is what makes down so warm and light.
What Is Fill Power?
All down is not the same. Down from larger, mature birds offers more insulating
power and a better ability to loft. These features are reflected in a down's
fill power, which measures the volume an ounce of down takes up. The higher the
fill power, the better the insulating ability of the down, therefore fewer
ounces provide greater warmth. When comparing down products, fill power is a
good measure of warmth and quality. The Company Store® offers six types of
down with varying fill powers.
TCS® Down
500-550 Fill Power |
Our most affordable down choice. It provides
soft, light warmth, yet it's superior to many manufacturers' more expensive
down. |
Goose Down
500-550 Fill Power |
This down is preferred for its
large clusters and high loft. It offers superior warmth that's wonderfully
lightweight. |
Goose Down
600-650 Fill Power |
A higher-quality goose down with
plump, resilient down clusters for exceptional loft and warmth. |
Hungarian White Goose
Down
600-650 Fill Power |
This outstanding white goose down
has the largest, most resilient clusters that provide maximum warmth with
minimal weight. The resiliency of this down gives it superior longevity. |
Ultimate Hungarian White
Goose Down
800 Fill Power |
Our loftiest, most luxurious goose
down used for our finest comforters and pillows. This rare large-cluster white
down comes from select cold climate geese. Ounce-for-ounce, it's the warmest
and lightest. |
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What If I'm Allergic To Down?
Our down is meticulously cleaned to assure that it is hypoallergenic and free
of dust and odor. Or try our selection of TCS® down-free and
Primaloft®, found only the The Company Store®. These
hypoallergenic solutions to down offer the ultimate in comfort, warmth
and loftiness.
How Do I Choose A Warmth Level?
Personal sleeping preference is the primary factor in selecting the right
comforter warmth level, but use these general guidelines to help you choose a
comforter.
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Super Light |
For warm climates, summer or if
you prefer a room temperature 74°F or above. |
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Light |
For warmer seasons and climates,
or when the room is 69°F to 74°F. |
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Medium |
A good year round choice or if you
keep the room at 65°F to 69°F |
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Extra |
A cozy choice from late fall to early spring
and for rooms kept between 62°F to 65°F |
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Ultra |
For people who love toasty warmth
during cold winters or if the room temperature is below 62°F.
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What Is The Significance Of The Various Comforter Stitches?
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Traditional vs. Supersize: What's The Difference?
Traditional size comforters are just that, made to the traditional size
standards. Our supersize comforter is cut 4" wider and 10" longer on a Queen
size compared to our traditional size, and a generous 15" drop. This is ideal
for deep or pillow-top mattresses. Our oversize comforters provide a solution
for today's extra deep luxury mattresses. These comforters are 8" longer on
Queen and 10" longer on supersize King.
How Do I Care For My Down Comforter And Pillow?
When you first unpack your down comforter or pillow, it may appear wrinkled and
flat. You can restore the natural loft by vigorously shaking or fluffing in
your dryer on LOW.
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Hand wash or machine wash your down comforter separately, in a large front load
tumble washer
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Use WARM water and mild detergent on DELICATE. We suggest using our
Down Fluffer and Down Cleaner
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Do not bleach or iron
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Thread counts that are 300 sateen and above are dry clean only
Pillow cleaning
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Dry clean only
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Take your down and feather pillow to a reputable dry cleaner experienced in
cleaning such items
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