Down is nature's finest insulator. Down keeps you cozy in winter and also provides a light breathable layer in warmer weather. Unlike feathers, which are flat and 2-dimensional, down clusters are structured somewhat like snowflakes with dozens of soft, fine filaments. High quality manufacturer's such as Scandia Down, St. Geneve and SFERRA only use premium down from mature birds that have superior down clusters. As the filaments "loft" (expand and fluff), they create thousands of tiny warmth pockets, trapping air and body heat, keeping you comfortable and making our down so luxuriously lightweight.

What distinguishes some qualities of down from others?

All down is not the same. Down from larger, more mature birds offers a higher "fill power" which simply means more insulation and more warmth with much less weight. So, when comparing down comforters, fill power is a good measure of quality.   Read  more about down in our links to the lower right.