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Feather pillow have fairly long lives and to get the very most out of them, try to protect them from three pillow foes: oil, moisture, and compression. There is not a lot that can be done about compression; after all, the pillow is designed as the place to lay the head down, hopefully for seven or eight hours at a stretch. Giving the pillow a fluff up each day may at least improve its appearance. Oil from skin and moisture can be somewhat controlled. While feather pillow can be washed, they need to be dried for a very long period of time, like three to four hours in the dryer
Unfortunately, the feather pillow may be luxurious, but it is not meant for everyone. For one thing, this pillow type is attractive to dust mites who feast on organic materials such as dead skin from the head that is mixed together with the down feathers. Besides dust mites, some pillow users may also be allergic to the downing itself so it’s best to avoid using a feather pillow if you are hypersensitive. If you suffer from no allergy, the feather pillow would otherwise be a great bedroom accessory.
Feather Pillow
Not all feather pillow is equal just as not all construction and materials for the pillow cases are the same either, and that means there can be huge difference in prices for the feather pillow.
- A high quality white goose pillow for example might cost as much as £130 and upwards for a pair. Don't let the above put you off though, because a quality department store might offer something like an 85% Siberian goose with a 15% goose feather pillow mix for around £50 a pair. Going down either further, you may well be able to get hold of a pair of
- Duck Feather Pillows for a little as £10 a set, and still you come away with a filling that's far superior to many of the Hollow fibre stuffing that's used in economical bedding.
Feather pillow have a several types can used
- Down feathers: are those fluffy clusters that are found under the contour feathers (see below) and are situated closest to the bird to provide insulation and warmth. Down clusters have a tiny quill point as opposed to a quill shaft.
- Semi plume feathers: these are the feathers which are a cross between a down and contour feather . They are more mature and controlled in structure than down. Semi plume feathers are the in-between feather and commonly used with a blend of down feather for improved insulation in down bedding items.
- Contour feathers: typically cover most of the bird's body. They are well structured and give a bird its defining shape and general appearance. They fit to the body in varying sizes ranging from tiny to large depending on the waterfowl specifies. The contour feathers are also typically blended with the down feather to add additional support and structure in down bedding items.
If you intend on using your feather pillow for a very long time, it is best to also purchase a slipcover along with a pillow cover in order to prevent accidentally staining your pillow. You should also keep in mind that the more expensive the feather pillow, the longer its shelf life will be. A good rule of thumb would be to purchase a feather pillow with a density range of 600 to 800 large clusters of down in order to achieve better insulation and comfort.
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