Down pillows are pillows made from the soft plumage of ducks and geese. To qualify as down the plumage has to be extremely fine and sourced from the chest, back, or wings of the birds.
As such, down material is the fine fluff that covers the bird’s body underneath the tougher outer feathers.
If feathers are considered light then down is lighter. When used in a pillow, down creates a soft light pillow that provides a snuggly comfort only likened to sleeping on clouds.
As such down pillows are known for their extremely soft nature and comfort.
Down pillows are ideal for stomach sleepers who need a soft surface that allows their head to sink in preventing an awkward bend of the neck.
However, feathers can be added to down pillows to boost support. This creates much firmer varieties for back and side sleepers.
Down’s benefits in a brief:
The weight of down pillows is the basis for most of its benefits. Down pillows are rather light and malleable, perfect for many uses.
For example, down pillows are perfectly silent and good for people who are easily disturbed by noise.
These pillows are also natural insulators and help keep you warm on chilly nights.
Besides, down pillows are easy to maintain with some of them being machine washable.
Later in this guide, we will go into more detail about the benefits of down pillows.