Archive for November 12th, 2009

Raw down needs to be washed clean

Thursday, November 12, 2009
posted by Spagar 12:59 PM

When down and feathers are purchased from farmers they are raw, which means they are unwashed. The processor will wash the down before a goose down pillow or comforter manufacturer can use it.

Many consumers are allergic to dust mites, or bacteria that are found in down and feathers in their raw state. Some manufacturers warrant their down against allergy causing organisms, which warranty will result in higher price.