What are feathers?
Feathers are structurally different and therefore functionally different than down. Feathers are two dimensional and have a shaft. While the structure of down provides for greater lofting and insulating value, the structure of feathers provide for greater support. Feathers still have a soft natural fluffy feeling while having a spring-like quality to provide resilience and support. Feathers are ideal for cushions in Feather Beds, and for those who prefer firmer pillows. Simply put, feathers are light, hollow-shafted growths forming the plumage of birds. Both springy and soft, feathers appear alongside down on ducks and geese. Feathers are the plumage or out-growth forming the contour and external covering of fowl. Where Do Feathers and Down Come From? Feathers and down are commercially obtained from ducks and geese which are primarily raised for their meat. Thus the feathers become a byproduct from the processing of the fowl.
Feathers are the plumage or out-growth forming the contour and external covering of fowl. Feathers are characterized by a horny central shaft or quill. Where do feathers and down come from? Feathers and down are commercially obtained from ducks and geese which are primarily raised for the meat. The feathers are a by-product of the processing of the fowl. What is fill power? Fill power is the number of cubic inches per ounce of down. Fill power ranges from 300-750 cubic inches per ounce. Phoenix Down uses a fill power of 650 or higher. Our fill power insures that our products are soft, light resilient, warm and fluffy. What is thread count? Thread count equals the number of threads per square inch. Phoenix Down uses thread counts from 230-720 threads per square inch. The higher thread signifies a tighter weave for a softer feel to the fabric. How is the down cleaned? Phoenix Down washes our feathers and down 8-10 times with special antibacterial agents before they are used in any of our
