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What’s the big deal about higher fill power?

Fill power measures the number of cubic inches that a single ounce of goose or duck down occupies before placement in a comforter or pillow. Clients often want the puffy, billowy look that the high fill power down provides, but may be hesitant about the higher prices. Higher fill power down is scarcer and more coveted than lower fill power down so the price is higher. The cost of a single ounce of 800 fill power premium down can easily be many times more than a single ounce of low grade 500 fill power down.

So besides the look of the down, why should anyone pay more for higher fill power down? First, it’s more durable and longer lasting as higher fill power down has larger and stronger clusters of down. Over time, they’ll retain their loft and fluffiness better than lower grade down. If down loses its loft, it loses its insulation value. Also, higher fill power down is more breathable and thus is more comfortable. Low grade 500 fill power down tends to compress more, and that’s bad for your body’s circulation and for keeping your at a comfortable temperature. High grade 700-800 fill power down lofts up more, and allows for better air circulation and it feels lighter. Thus you can be more comfortable at a wider range of temperatures with high grade down. Great examples of high grade down can be found at our Luxury & Hungarian Goose Down Comforters section.
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