What makes down comforters such sought after bed attire? For one, down offers superb thermal properties because it traps small pockets of air very efficiently. These little pockets of air provide an effective thermal barrier and are the reason that people often comment on the perfect sleeping temperature that a down comforter provides.

Along with the temperature regulation that the air pockets around down feathers provide, is the enduring fluffiness of a nice down comforter. This feature of down is commonly referred to as its