The finest, largest and strongest down comes from geese and ducks that live in certain regions of the earth where there is a great variation in the day and night temperatures. The birds have developed the ability to keep warm when it is extremely cold, and also so to be comfortable when it is very hot; all with the same plumage.

The best down comes from fully-grown birds. The best possible treatment and nourishment of these birds ensures the best qualities with bearing capacities right up to 13 – from geese

Birds that come from warm regions are not treated so well and are also slaughtered at a very young age. This does not give very good down and feather strength. What little strength there might be in the product, disappears very quickly when in use. This poor quality down is mostly used in cheap products.

It is the very great differences in the quality of feathers and down that give the very great differences in price for the finished quilts and pillows.