WHAT IS DOWN?
Down is the soft, airy layer that lies beneath the outer feathers of ducks and geese. Unlike feathers, down clusters have a delicate, three-dimensional structure with fine filaments radiating in every direction without any stiff quills. This intricate design allows down to trap air in countless tiny pockets, creating an exceptionally efficient natural insulator. In fact, a single ounce of high-quality down can contain up to two million filaments, each working together to retain warmth and provide extraordinary comfort.
WHAT IS FILL POWER?
“Fill power” measures the loft of down, in other words, its fluffiness and ability to trap air. The higher the fill power, the greater the volume of air that a given weight of down can hold, resulting in lighter, loftier, and more efficient insulation. High fill power down delivers luxurious warmth without unnecessary weight, offering the perfect balance of comfort and performance.
Your Next Perfect Sleep
Exceptionally soft, breathable and warm, down provides year-round comfort like no other natural material. Certified high-quality down is also hypoallergenic, ensuring a healthy and restful night’s sleep.
The Breathability Qualities of Down
Down’s natural breathability allows water vapour to pass through while retaining warmth. This unique property keeps you comfortably dry and at an ideal temperature in every season.
Lightweight Insulation in Premium Down
Each down cluster interlocks to create tiny air pockets that trap warmth while keeping cold air out. The result is nature’s most effective and lightest form of insulation.
Your Downs Resilience is an Indicator of Quality
Down is both remarkably compressible and naturally resilient. It gently conforms to your body as you sleep, then effortlessly springs back to its full, lofty shape by morning. No other material recovers its softness and volume quite like down.
Downs Longevity
With proper care, a well-made down duvet can last for generations. In fact, duvets over a century old have been found with down still in remarkable condition, proof of its lasting quality.
Quality Counts with Down
These remarkable qualities are most pronounced in premium down. Choosing the finest down within your budget ensures superior comfort, performance, and longevity which is an investment in lasting luxury and better sleep.
Sustainability is Important
DownHaus is deeply committed to ethical and sustainable sourcing. St Genève Eiderdown is hand-collected from the Duvetnor sanctuary in Quebec, while James Bay down is gathered by First Nations communities in Canada. Other collections such as our Lajord come from free-range, family-run farms that uphold the highest standards of animal welfare.
We care deeply where the down we sell comes from. As proud members of the Down Association of Canada, St Genève down is fully traceable and subject to regular audits to ensure it meets rigorous ethical and quality standards.
