Have you ever wonder what made goose down comforters so warm and lightweight. There made with the thick fluff that grows on the underside of the geese. This is how geese keep warm in the coldest of waters.

There are several different types of geese that the down comes from. The Siberian goose down is one of the best for excellent thermal qualities. Eiderdown comes from the Eider ducks of Iceland. Hungarian goose down is also another popular choice. People with allergies, hypoallergenic goose down are available.

When shopping for a goose down comforter there are a few things to consider. The first is the fill power rating, which refers to the comforter’s fluffiness, the higher the rating the better. Rating over 550 is considered good, luxurious down comforters have a rating of over 800.Don’t for get the thread count which is important when buying. The thread count refers to the number of threads per square inch. The higher the thread counts the better quality of the goose down comforter. Most comforters are cover usually with a duvet cover which is easier to take off and wash.