The Ogallala Comfort Company in Ogallala, Nebraska, makes a series of fine down comforters filled with Hypodown, which is a patented blend of four parts white goose down and one part Syriaca clusters from the locally grown Syriaca milkweed plant. "Achoo Allergy" reports that Hypodown duvets are allergy-free due to the ability of the Syriaca clusters to trap and suppress allergens found in standard goose down. Ogallala guarantees its comforters to be allergy free, or the company will give you your money back. Ogallala duvets range from the ultrathin Southernlite Hypodown 600 twin size for warm weather at $257 to the Empress Hypodown 800 Arctic Super King size for $2,309. These prices are current as of July 2010.
Ogallala Comfort Company
218 Prospector Dr.
Ogallala, NE
308-284-8403
ogallalacomfortcompany.com
Smartsilk in Montreal, Quebec, makes silk-filled bedding products certified as asthma- and allergy-friendly by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Smartsilk duvets consist of a 100-percent-cotton shell filled with silk floss. The comforters provide a barrier to dust mites, pet dander and other allergens and are mold- and mildew-resistant. Smartsilk guarantees its duvets are allergen-free and offers a money-back guarantee for 30 days. Duvets are available in a range from crib size for $125 to king size for $400. Prices are current as of July 2010.
SmartSilk
Montreal Show Room
4286 Chemin Cote de Liesse
Montréal, Québec, Canada H4N 2P7
514-735-3030
877-678-7455
smartsilk.com
The Pacific Coast Feather Company in Seattle, Washington, makes an AllerRest down comforter with a 300-thread-count shell to prevent dust mites and other allergens from getting into the fill and to keep the fill from getting out. Pacific Coast uses Hyperclean down fill consisting of down and feathers that have been washed and rinsed up to eight times to remove dust, allergens and dirt. The company offers a 30-day allergy-free warranty on all of its AllerRest products. Down comforters range from $199 for twin size to $249 for king size. Prices are current as of July 2010.
Pacific Coast Feather Company
1964 4th Ave. S.
Seattle, WA 98134
888-297-1778
pacificcoast.com