Why is 100 percent goose down the best fill for your duvet? Well, before we discover the reason, let’s take in a bit of history to get the story going. Back in 1749, English writer Thomas Nugent, while on his Grand Tour of Europe was introduced to feather-filled blankets being used atop the bed. Later in Victorian England, Eiderdown quilts filled with the down of the Eider duck gained popularity. It wasn’t until the 1900s that goose down became the filler of choice. Goose down was the more luxurious selection – warmer and plusher – and quickly gained popularity.
Now granted we have all heard of down, what makes it so special? Down is the light coating found on the underbelly of ducks and geese. Down is light and fluffy, the insulator for the fowl’s body. Down is thousands of tiny fibres clustered together with no quill (unlike a feather). Geese, larger birds than ducks, have larger clusters and higher fill power. Goose down filaments are much like human hair. One ounce of goose down actually contains approximately two million filaments working together to keep out the cold air and maintain the warm air.
Once you try a goose down filled duvet, there will be no going back to synthetically filled duvets. All natural goose down is the ideal filler and when paired with all natural hypoallergenic cotton covering delivers superior warmth while remaining light weight and comfortable. Naturally breathable goose down filler wicks away moisture while adapting to your body’s ideal temperature and comfort.
Victoria Linen is pleased to offer samples, brochures and expert advice to ensure that you find the ideal goose down filled duvet to create the perfect bedroom retreat for your family and your guests. 
