All About our Down & Feather Products

F.A.Q.'s: Down & Feather

1. What is Down? Down is the soft undercoating of waterfowl,  consisting of numerous, light, fluffy filaments growing from a quill point, but without the quill shaft.

2. What are Feathers? Feathers are the plumage or out-growth forming the contour and external covering of the fowl. Feathers are characterized by a horny central shaft or quill from which filaments seminate.

3. Where do Down & Feathers come from? Down & Feathers come from ducks and geese which are primarily raised for their meat. Thus the down & feathers become a by-product from the processing of the fowl, and obtained for commercial use.

4. What is a thread count? Thread count equals the number of threads per square inch. Amerex / Naco uses only 100% cotton, down & feather proof ticking with a high thread count of 180 p.s.i.(per square inch). The higher thread count signifies a tighter weave, which makes for a softer feeling fabric.

5. What is a Baffle? A Baffled box construction - the stitching pattern of the comforter, seat cushion or bolster is not sewn directly through the fabric. A perpendicular wall of fabric, or a baffle is sewn inside the item from the top to the bottom. This baffled wall allows the down to expand to its fullest potential for the highest loft with no cold spots.