Down Comforters You have heard that down comforters offer an unparalleled sleep experience - and now you want one of your own. But what exactly should you look for as you search for a new down comforter? Advertisements are touting white feathers over grey feathers, goose down versus duck down. Fill power and thread count are foreign, and who knew there was such a thing as warmth preference? People who think they suffer from feather or down allergies are usually reacting to the dust, dirt and allergens in their bedding. Look at a down comforter with an extensive cleaning process like hyperclean. The down and feathers should be washed, rinsed and dried several times before becoming a down comforter. Down comes from the underbelly of waterfowl like ducks and geese. Down has a three-dimensional structure that allows each cluster of down to trap air and keep you warm - something that synthetic materials cannot duplicate. Warmth. Choosing a warmth level that is right for you is important to a great night's sleep. Down comforters come in different weights designed for different conditions and climates. Fill power can then be used to fine tune the warmth level. A light warmth comforter will not be as warm as an extra warmth comforter, even if the light warmth comforter has a higher fill power. The amount of down plays a larger role in warmth than fill power. Down comforters are available in all varieties of warmth, from light ones for tropical locations to extra heavy ones for freezing warm months. Enjoy wrapping yourself in the luxurious softness of a Pacific Coast® down comforter. Each Pacific Coast® down comforter is designed with 300 or 500 thread count 100% cotton fabrics. Only the Pacific Coast Feather Company makes comforters with Barrier Weave™ fabric: a down-proof fabric that prevents the down from leaking. Every Pacific Coast® comforter is manufactured to maintain even distribution of down to keep you warm and comfortable where you need it most.