I had a Down comforter as a kid, and I hated the smell and the little feathers that poked me..Is a down alternative the same with the "feathers in it?
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No feathers and we washed it on cold and light dry with some deft baby deregent and it smells amazing
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No feathers, just th softest cloud like product inside. No smell that I have noticed.
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No Katrina there aren't any feathers in it at all. It's filled with like a polyester material.
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Nope. Nothing smelly or pokey. It's just filled with something light and fluffy that looks and feels like goose down...but better.
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It doesn't poke me, nor does it have the hard pieces like the real down does. I also have a cover on it. Hope this helps.
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No it is not going to poke you and it is lighter than down, ie: avery good plroduct!
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Hello, the comforter we have has been washed at least once and no feathers have come out of it. It really is comfortable and keeps us worm.
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Did you read my comments about the smell? buy a down comforter or one of the new cooling pads -trust me.
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NO feathers here, is a Down ALTERNATIVE comforter , is comfy,it keeps its shape after wash , dries really fast this is a good choice the price is exc.
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None you have to buy all the pillows and shams. Don't wash the comforter it will never be the same
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Its alternative to feathers. There is nothing poking at all. I will say that it is extremley warm almost too warm. but these last few days when we had the winter snow storm I was glad to have this cozy comforter. When we get too warm, I open the window and it is fine. I am pretty satisfied with this comforter. It covers my king nicely.
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Here's what it seems to me (my 7 yr old son has this in his room). The top of the comforter (patterned side) feels like polyester but the underside feels very soft like cotton. Hope this helps. No tags on the comforter (maybe we pulled them off)?
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I don't think it would be effective. In fact, I would look into washing your comforter. Every down comforter I have owned can be washed.
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No, not to me! Down toppers are way less hot than memory foam toppers which really can hold the heat. I agree with the other responder that it may be somewhat related to the climate you live in as well, but in most areas feather toppers should be fine.
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You need a thicker type cover on real down/feather comforters to keep the feathers from poking through. Polyester is usually preferred on cheaper ones. It can be noisy, but comforters are supposed to be placed inside a duvet which muffles the sound and keeps them cleaner. Machine wash, do not dry clean as the chemicals will damage the feathers/down.
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Thank you for your inquiry. We recommend dry clean only or spot cleaning on the entire line of feather and down items we offer. Please refer to the care instructions on the item tag. Please let us know if you have any questions. Thank you, Beyond Bedding Customer Service Toll-Free: 1-866-999-6255
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No. It is not made of down. It is a down alternative. Much better for my allergies and I couldn't be happier with the softness and comfort! :) Hope this helps!
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It is a little warm. I have a difficult time getting sheets or mattress pads that will cover both the mattress and the feather bed. You are better off using a separate cover made just for the feather bed. I do not have a problem getting stuck by feathers at all. Very comfortable.
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I've never used a wool comforter so I can't compare to that, but I did get rid of a down one after getting my first silk comforter. Down is way too hot and smothering for me. Silk breathes wonderfully. I just got this one in fall to replace my old (different brand) one which fell apart after 15 years of constant use. Like the last one, this will be in use year round, adding or subtracting a blanket depending on the season.
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Hi Debbie, Yes , the comforter is very well made and down doesn't shift. Don't forget to shake it 2 times a week to fluff up down, just like down pillows. windchimes
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I have one and I am not a big fan of dry cleaning down. The chemicals are not good for the feathers. I have a large capacity front load washer that I used with a mild detergent and it came out beautiful. I would not use the sanitize setting on the washer. I also dried it at home on a gentle setting. Next time I will have it professionally laundered, ensuring a mild detergent is used. The feathers get brittle a break from dry cleaning. These comforters last for years if taken care of properly. Just think of the detergent used to clean ducks and shore birds after an oil spill ;-)
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A feather bed is heavy - you sleep on top of it. A cotton stuffed comforter is bulky, heavy, and not so warm. This down comforter is light, airy, incredibly warm. It breathes well and is not clumpy like cotton.