What Is Stuffed in a Comforter?

Down-Filled

• There are different grades of down-filled comforters, from those designed to keep you comfortable in a warm room to ones that keep you toasty even in the chilliest home.

  Real down comforters are filled only with goose down, the soft inner plumage of the bird, not a combination of down and feathers.

Eco Fibers

• Comforters stuffed with natural fibers like cotton and wool are good choices for those with allergies and asthma. Wool comforters absorb a person's smell and some feel this makes them a good choice for babies because their blanket smells familiar.

Silk

• Comforters stuffed with silk are quite expensive. They are luxurious and perfect for warm-weather use. Silk comforters are fragile and are not a good choice for children or homes where pets share the bed with their owners

Polyester

• Down alternative comforters are often stuffed with polyester. They are as warm as down comforters with the added bonus of being machine-washable. Down alternative comforters are a popular choice of people allergic to feathers.

Batting

• Comforters designed for very warm sleeping conditions are stuffed with batting, usually a thin cotton or cotton blend piece of fabric between the top of the comforter and the bottom.