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About our Duvets & Pillows

What is a duvet tog, and how do I choose?

A tog is a British measurement of warmth. The lower the tog, the cooler the duvet, the higher, the warmer. The tog you choose will only relate to the warmth, and has nothing to do with the quality of the duvet. The filling is the most important facto

What is 'fill power'?

You will hear us referring to fill power on our down duvets. It is the measurement of the amount of space that one ounce of down will occupy, when it's allowed to reach its maximum loft (or fluffiness as we like to call it). The higher the fill power

I'm an allergy sufferer, what kind of filling should I choose?

Some believe that they're allergic to the feathers inside the duvet. It is actually the dust mites that are attracted to the feathers that cause the allergic reactions. All our bedding is hypoallergenic. We use Nomite certified covers on all of our n

What is the difference between feather and down?

Feathers come from the outer covering of the bird, and make up 90% of their feathery coat. They are larger, have quills, and are heavier. Goose feathers are naturally softer than duck feathers, but still have quills. They have a more defined curl, fo

What's the best filling for hot sleepers?

There's nothing worse than waking up hot and sweaty in the night. If you're a sufferer, we would recommend you opt for a down or synthetic duvet and pillow. Down is an excellent insulator, and can retain heat for longer, to give you an even climate c

How do I know if I need a medium or firm pillow?

If you tend to sleep on your front, we would suggest a medium fill pillow. You want something slightly softer if you are resting your face on the pillow. If you prefer to sleep on your back, choose a firm pillow to support your neck and head. A flopp

Should I go for duck or goose fillings, what is the difference?

Ducks are consumed at a younger age than geese, so the feather and down isn't as mature. Duck feather and down will always be smaller than goose, as the birds are smaller themselves. geese tend to live longer, so the feather and down is more mature,