What kind of feathers are used to make feather pillows?

Answer 1

usually duck down, but some cheaper pillows have 'unknown' feathers, so be sure to get good down if your buying.

Answer 2

Two Types of Feather Pillow By Gregory Roger Feather pillows are known to be luxury pillows mainly because of its price. It is usually more expensive than other common pillows such as, cotton pillows. However, they do bring a more level of comfort because of its softness. An important thing to note before buying feather pillows is your sensitivity to it. There are people who can be allergic to feathers in which case, feather pillows would prove to be more a discomfort. There are two types of feather pillows the duck feather pillow and the goose feather pillow. Duck Feather Pillow Of course, these come from ducks. This is usually cheaper than goose feather pillows because it is easier to manufacture. Duck feather pillows give off a soft yet firm feel because duck feathers are firmer and a bit bigger than goose. This is great for people that want something firm to support their head, neck and back while they sleep. Although quill (the spine in the middle of a feather) is a common problem with feather pillows, this is more evident with duck feather pillows because the quill of duck feathers is bigger. So, one might need to use a thicker pillow case for this one. Goose Feather Pillow Again, as the name suggests, this comes from geese. This is definitely more expensive than duck feathers because it is harder to manufacture. The price difference can be as much as 5 to 10 times more. Geese feather are smaller and softer which makes goose feather pillows softer. Although softer, it can still hold up a sturdy structure but not as much as duck feather pillows. This is great for people that prefer extra soft pillows more than firmness. The main advantage of the goose feather pillow is its smaller quills. This makes it more comfortable because since it’s smaller, it is less bothersome. Both types of feather pillows are durable which can last for at least 10 years, if taken care of properly. There are some feather pillows that can be machine washable while there are some that can’t. So before washing the pillow, make sure to check the care label. Both feather pillow types as well tend to be deformed upon usage. This is normal and all you have to do is re-fluff it every morning. When purchasing a feather pillow, make sure to check the fill power. This is the measurement used to determine the pillow’s fluffiness. The higher the fill power the better. Also, check if the case used is thick enough to secure the feathers inside and the quill. Also remember to purchase thick and sturdy pillowcases.

Answer 3

Traditionally, they were made from goose or duck feathers. Today, they are most likely made from chicken feathers. They don't waste all those feathers from all those chickens that end up in the grocery store. Expensive down products may still use goose or duck, but wispy feathers are wispy feathers, so it doesn't matter.

In the old days, they used whatever they had; goose, duck, chicken.

Answer 4

goose feathers called down i think down is spelled different but the feathers are from a goose they are the under feathers not the ones we see looking at the goose.

Answer 5

Down Feathers, they are the feathers under the primary flight feathers that birds have mostly for insulation.

Answer 6

When we lived in the country, we used chicken feathers.

Answer 7

Eider feathers and duck feathers. These are the best kind.

Some use Goose, but they are not as soft.

Others use chicken, but they are not as soft.

And it is usually the 'down' they use. Eiderdown, is defiantly the best.

Answer 8

goose feathers are used for pillows and featherbeds, quills were used for writing, the eggs were good for baking, the fat was needed for baking and could be eaten on bread, the bird made a great "Braten," and even the wing could be used for dusting.

Answer 9

Generally, goose down. But it can be anything including artificial.

Answer 10

Geese