What is a  Goose Down Comforter?

The small feathers on the breast of the Goose are known as the “Down”. These are the softest feathers on the bird and also the warmest. In fact their main purpose is to keep the bird well insulated and warm. Wing feathers are more important for flight. A Goose Down Comforter is a comforter filled with Goose Down.

What then is a Siberian Goose Down Comforter ?

Siberian Goose Down Comforter is a comforter that is filled with the Down of a Siberian Goose. Siberian Geese are their own specific breed of geese and not just Geese that live in Siberia.

And what’s so special about the Siberian Goose ?

Think about Climate for a minute, especially the Climate in Siberia. It’s one of the harshest in the world. So for a Goose to survive that cold it needs to be very well insulated indeed. A bird needs to fly and in order to do that weight needs to be kept to a minimum.

Therefore, the Siberian Goose has evolved with feathers and down that is exceptionally warm and light, hence the expression, Warmth Without Weight. A Siberian Goose Down Comforter  is thus a comforter that is light and warm, and, when encased in top quality Egyptian Cotton, the result is a Comforter of Total Luxury.

Goose down used in duvets and comforters and name brand comforters is collected from geese raised all around the world. Among the finest is Hutterite goose down from Alberta, Canada. Siberia produces another excellent, very dense variety of goose down. Poor to high quality down is collected in Asia. Luxury down comforters boasting high quality goose down can be found at a discount online.

Siberian White Goose Down a Fake?

White Siberian goose down is the most highly prized filling for goose comforters. But now the Down Association of Canada says that Siberian goose down is actually a trade name. The Down Association of Canada plus other bedding experts argue that the actual Siberian goose doesn’t look or quack like a duck, er, goose down comforter. The Siberian Goose is a protected species that, according to a Highlights Magazine picture, flaunts red and black plumage–hardly the pristine white color for a white goose down comforter.

If you order a Siberian goose comforter, see if it has a zipper and unzip it to look at the down. Or do the “squeeze” test to verify that the down is high quality. Perhaps you’re better off avoiding the risk of fake products and choosing Hungarian or Canadian goose comforters. Marketing hype is everywhere–look at the way talentless William Hung achieved dubious fame after a spectacular failure and Simon Cowell excoriation on “American Idol.” But unlike William Hung, Siberian white goose down comforters are everywhere and in demand.

There is a white-fronted goose with grey plumage that breeds in Siberia, but that type of goose would be suited to a grey goose down comforter. The Down Association of Canada published an anonymous statement from “a major supplier of ‘Siberian Down‘” in which the supplier admitted the trade name is specious. “Siberian Down” may come from a variety of countries. The Down Association of Canada’s conclusion: No one can verify actual Siberian Down, so the term is an empty marketing label any seller of white goose down comforters can use.

There are various kinds of goose down, and Siberian down is considered to be the top of the ladder. A Siberian down comforter is considered to have, ounce for ounce, better thermal properties than its competitors. What does this mean to you? A Siberian down comforter will be lighter and warmer and will appear “puffier”.

When we first viewed the Siberian down comforters they immediately went on all our staff’s wish list. They are divinely light, puffy and luxurious, and our reaction was they belong in a starlet’s bedroom. There is something about Siberian down, which is just reeking of luxury! If you want an impressive gift to give a loved one or pamper yourself, this could be the one for you.

These ultra luxurious Siberian down comforters have a 356 thread count 100% cotton sateen cover woven in Germany. The comforter features a true baffle box stitch and smooth exterior satin piping. They are filled with 90% – 95% White Siberian Goose Down and have a 750 fill power.

Siberian White Goose Down is a trade name used to represent high quality goose down that is known for its extreme warmth. Siberian White Goose Down does not mean that the goose down is from Siberia. Siberia’s climate is far too severe to farm geese in. The majority of goose down originates from China, and much smaller quantities originate from Europe, United States and Canada.

The Venus Siberian down comforters are covered with an extraordinarily high twisted 644 thread count silk shantung and cotton mixture. The Venus comforter comes in a solid pattern.

Amongst the various kinds of goose down, Siberian down is considered to be the top of the ladder followed by Canadian and European (Hungarian or Polish) down. A Siberian down comforter, even at the same fill power, is considered to have better thermal properties ounce for ounce than its competitors. What does this mean to you? A Siberian down comforter will be lighter and warmer and will appear “puffier”.

Siberian White Goose Down is a trade name used to represent high quality goose down that is known for its extreme warmth. Siberian White Goose Down does not mean that the goose down is from Siberia. Siberia’s climate is far too severe to farm geese in. The majority of goose down originates from China, and much smaller quantities originate from Europe, United States and Canada.

As with all our comforters, the Venus Siberian down comforters are subjected to the most stringent washing standards, resulting in healthy, hypoallergenic comforters. A few people still react to hypoallergenic comforters. If you have any doubt as to your potential re-activity please consider trying our sample program. If you have a tendency towards Eczema, we find our silk filled comforters or wool comforters seem to be the answer.