Difference Between Hungarian Down Duvet and Alternate Down Duvet

Many people do not know what would be better for them to sleep comfortably when purchasing a new duvet. Many of us think that down is not good for those with allergies, but recent studies have shown that is it not normally the down that creates the allergy problem and most of downs are washed, sterilized, steamed and processed thoroughly to avoid any allergic reactions. Most believe that down insulation is made up feathers which would be uncomfortable. But actually, down is the fluffy undercoating of a bird’s (whether geese or duck) plumage and looks like dandelion fluff when you blow them. Down is a three-dimensional cluster. Down is the much softer than feathers as it does not have the quill which may feel hard on you. There are many different types of goose down duvets including Canadian goose down, Hungarian goose down, Siberian goose down are a few but there are more. These are the most famous downs and Hungarian goose down is most popular one around the world. The down works for you just like it works for the bird; it keeps you warm and cosy by trapping body heat within its tiny clusters. Because it is also breathable, down allows unwanted moisture to escape easily.

Fill power is important

Hungarian goose down or any other type of down is rated according to fill power. This means the number of cubic inches one ounce of down will occupy. The fill power of Hungarian down duvets is usually 500 and above sometimes even 900 which means an extra loft duvet with a great fluff and warmth. Loft refers to the thickness of the insulating material in a duvet. High quality down duvets has a high fill power and is much loftier than down of a poorer quality. Down duvets are normally expensive than the alternate down or synthetic duvets.

Effective insulation

The sole objective of any duvet is to protect you from the harshest conditions of any climate around the year. Hungarian goose down duvets gives you cooling and refreshing effect in the scorching summers and at the same time shields you from the chills of the freezing winter season and is only possible due to the inherent insulation features of the down. They have the most sought-after duvets due to its exclusive insulating properties and a gentle feel soft.

Enduring and long lasting

The goose down duvet is the best when it comes to the value for money and long-term use. There are many duvets in the market which are cheaper than the ultimate Hungarian goose down duvet but they wear out in really short time. But it is wise to invest in an enduring duvet that gives you a cosy comfort for a longer period of time. And another good thing about its longevity is you can fluff them easily at home just by shaking them on regular basis.

Comparing to down alternate duvets

Synthetics or alternate downs are water resistant and provide insulation when wet. Alternate down or synthetic duvets dry very quickly because moisture gets trapped in the air pockets between fibres rather than in the fibres themselves. They are generally less expensive then down and are normally machine washable and dryable making care for them easier. Whereas the real 100 % Goose down duvets are expensive and they take a lot of time to dry and some of them are machine washable but they are to be washed with utmost care so that the down is not broken. If the down is once damaged in the duvet it lost its insulation power.

Synthetic duvets are heavier in weight than the natural goose down duvets. Hungarian goose down duvets is very famous in UK because of their softness, breath ability, lighter in weight and their durability. When you have decided to shop for a comforter for yourself, you should ask yourself what you intend it to do. If you want the warmth, lightness and fluffiness, you will want to consider the Goose Down comforter. If you are looking for semi thick, warm but thin, you should look down at the synthetic filled or alternative down comforter. Whatever your choice, you should be happy with it.