Goose or duck down duvet, how to choose?

What if you trusted traditional recipes to sleep well? A goose or duck down duvet is then a logical choice, and Dumas, your sleep expert, helps you make the right decision.

Goose or duck down duvet, the comfort and quality of nature for peaceful nights

Choosing between a goose or duck down duvet means, above all, choosing the unrivaled quality of a natural duvet .

Down, whether goose or duck, is characterized by its very puffy effect and ensures perfect air circulation. Thermal comfort that is also combined with incomparable softness. In short, it brings you freshness in summer and warmth in winter , for always pleasant and cozy nights.

Natural protection of goose or duck , down will therefore be your best ally to allow you to have a good night's sleep. From the choice of down to the creation of the quilting and the cover of your duvet, Dumas guarantees you creations of impeccable quality, ensuring that you take full advantage of all the benefits of these natural duvets. Now all you have to do is choose between goose or duck down.

Goose or duck down duvet, the criteria to take into account

So what about a duck down duvet or a 90% goose down duvet ?

First of all, you should know that in principle, the higher the percentage of down, the warmer and lighter your duvet will be. Now, what are the fundamental differences between duck and goose down?

Larger than the duck, the goose requires a longer breeding time for more developed down flakes. This results in down with more intense swelling properties but also warmer. For an equivalent weight, the goose down duvet will therefore be warmer than the duck down duvet, but it will also be lighter.

But be careful, if there is also a criterion to remember for the choice of your duvet, it is the origin of the down, duck or goose. The place where the animal is raised, its diet and its environment will be determining factors in the quality of the down. Well-developed down flakes will allow good interconnection and therefore ensure optimal thermal heat .

In any case, the good air circulation that guarantees you comfort and thermal regulation is equivalent between the goose and the duck.

So goose or duck? If the question is worth asking, the main thing is not there but in choosing a very high quality natural duvet. Make sure, thanks to Dumas' advice on maintaining your down duvet , to take care of the quality of your sleep for the next 10 or 20 years. The normal longevity for a natural duvet.
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