Down Comforters- Icelandic Eider Down Luxury Comforters

There is a very limited world supply of Eiderdown each year, in the region of 2,000 kilos and it is diminishing yearly. An Eiderdown comforter, therefore is considered to be an heirloom. Eider down is the best insulator for regulating body temperature - no sweating, no freezing. The wild Eider duck is only found in the nethermost regions of the North Atlantic, principally in Iceland. The climatic condition under which these rare birds have survived, has given rise to a kind of down and subsequent insulating power which is off the scale in terms of what we usually think of in terms of "fill power", the usual measure of thermal insulating quality.

Fill power is usually determined by the size of the down clusters and the space of the air between them. The eider duck has very sticky and dense down clusters. Hard to describe because it is so different, but the result when it is put into a garment or comforter, is no bulk for incredible warmth. One nest provides about 15-20g of Eiderdown. The most unique and exquisite of all down!

This is a close up of Eiderdown

We have always been curious about Eiderdown. Is it as good as it is cracked up to be? What could possibly be worth that amount of money? Mary Jo, a true thrifty New Englander on our staff has been adamant. No comforter is worth that kind of money! She is also a fan of silk filled comforters and sleeps under our Imperial Silk Delight comforter. For around $300 or so, she is right, it is a luxury bargain and Mary Jo likes bargains. An Eiderdown is not a bargain, but it is something truly special! It is after all, considered to be one of the most sought after luxuries in the world.

When we first held Eiderdown in our hands we were astonished. Could anything actually be that light and actually keep you warm? Everyone had a hard time when we closed our eyes feeling any weight at all. When we were comparing the Eiderdown to other top grade, goose down comforters, it was clear that Eiderdown was simply in a class of its own. It seemed disconcertingly light to some of our staff who are use to being weighted down at night.

Summary:

These incredible Eiderdown comforters are a custom order, and are covered with a 300 plus thread count silk. This makes them down proof but with a nice luxury feel. Then we would reluctantly put the finest of silk duvet covers on the comforter to prolong the life of the Eiderdown. The manufacturer claims they are Hypoallergenic, but at this price if you have any doubt, ask about our sample program. For more information on what exactly is meant by Hypoallergenic click here.