Understanding Down

What is down?

Down is a natural substance - the soft plumule or cluster found under the breast feathers of geese and ducks. Down is nature's finest insulator, keeping these birds warm in the frozen climates from Northern Europe to Siberia. Scandia Down® uses only White Goose Down & Feathers in all our products.

High quality White Goose Down contains the largest clusters providing the greatest insulation value with the lightest weight possible. White Goose Down and Feathers are the preferred choice in white bedding for their clean appearance in our soft, light cotton tickings.

When the clusters loft in a comforter or garment, they interlock and overlap to trap a protective layer of air that insulates, keeping warmth in and cold out. Down does not produce warmth but it holds the warm air the body creates. The bigger a cluster is, the more still air it can trap to keep you warm. So, generally, the best down is formed by the bigger clusters found on larger, more mature birds.