what is "down alternative"?
937982
Don't know what it is exactly, but it gives the same feel as down and is much cheaper. Down comforters have to be dry-cleaned and can be quite costly. Also once they have been cleaned they are never the same
937983
I'm allergic to natural down, so I buy a down alternative, which is just a synthetic filler that is simalar to keeping you as warm as down. I'm really happy with this one that I bought.
937984
It's either a rayon or polyester synthetic fill that has a similar feel to down. These comforters are great for people who are allergic to down but want that soft, comfy feeling. I have two of them for our guest rooms and have been happy with them.
1402042
I, personally, am not aware of a down side. I use it as recommended. It may be years before it can rate it's effectiveness. I'm did look into my tank this past summer and it was clean and appeared to be empty. But that was only 6 months after it was pumped.
1964041
I think it is Down, but i'm not sure. It looks and feels expensive, if that's what you are asking (?)I've had it for about ~2 years, still looks and feels good.
543756
i didnt try this but this snaps together and you may be able to try it to make it lower.
1363796
I can't find anything definitive that says either way. My recommendation would be to call directly and ask. Contact information is here: http://www.downy.com/en-US/contact.jspx
604254
As far as I know the downspout has to be rectangular. Maybe you can bend a round one.
1958347
I never did get the down force I wanted. To some extent you can crank it down but ultimately it will bounce along a hard dirt road. Over a softer surface, going very slowly, it is OK. I also have a small York rake with a drop down blade. It is much more effective. It is also much more expensive.
211781
We always use the soft side down. Its more comfortable against the body and it's more stable when on a hard surface. I picked this up for my Mother so that it would be a solid platform for her laptop and it has worked great!
363349
It works as a smaller alternative, but packs more punch than one would think. So it doesn't replace a large, but it is honestly a great alternative.
1433183
I have not used alternative comforter, but I recommend you that never buy this down comforter from this seller. It is VERY bad and poor quality.
1778104
It is soft but not as soft as down since it is a down alternative. Probably would not work for what you are seeking.
671481
As most others, UP is probably the true way to install, but my contractor said it could face downward! I really like it!
1659620
I believe it was regular. I returned it. The down came through the ticking.
487995
Sorry, I don't know, but I suggest you use something with more power if you would like descent results !
762642
"Anti-shock" sounds good at first, is a very bad idea. Going uphill it takes energy to compress them, which is returned when you don't need it. Total loss. Going downhill they only do what your elbow does, with less energy, and the compression takes away from control over the pole. One is not sure when it will bottom out, and that's an insecure feeling. They bring nothing to the party except added weight.
854049
yes, it can be down and put back up. however, I don't recommend daily. It will ware on the hardware.
1143147
I've read about doing that. Not something I would have thought of but I've heard it's a good alternative to other liquids.