Down Vs Down Alternative Comforters - How Can You Choose?!
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Күн бұрынHaving trouble deciding between #downcomforters and #downalternativecomforters? Don’t worry because we’re here to help! Let’s see what the differences are and who should choose one over the other.
✅ Our favorite down comforter pick - Brooklinen
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✅ Our favorite down alternative comforter pick - Buffy Comforter
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0:26 What’s The Difference Between Down And Down Alternative?
1:12 Warmth And Breathability
1:41 Fluff And Loft
2:18 Allergies
2:51 Cleaning The Comforter
3:29 Comforter Durability
3:54 Comforter Price
4:13 Who Should Get A Down Comforter?
4:49 Who Should Get A Down Alternative Comforter?
5:29 Is Down Warmer Than Down Alternative?
5:42 Is Down Or Down Alternative Better For Allergies?
5:57 Which Is Better, Down Or Down Alternative?
6:16 Is Down Fluffier Than Down Alternative?
6:30 Wrap-Up
So, who should choose a #downcomforter? Well, they are going to be a better match for those who want a #fluffycomforter with a good amount of loft. Also, anyone who prefers a #warmcomforter that is also breathable will prefer down. Finally, they are more #durablecomforters and should last for a good amount of time.
#downalternativecomforters are better for people who struggle with allergies and those who find down to be unethical. Also, they are usually the more #affordablecomforter.
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@Mattressclarity Жыл бұрын
✅Our favorite down comforter pick - Brooklinen mattressclarity.co/Brooklinen ✅Our favorite down alternative comforter pick - Buffy Comforter mattressclarity.co/Buffy
@robinweidner2402 4 жыл бұрын
The one I can Wash and Dry, is the one I will always choose, Or I will just stick with Cotton fill.
@richardgodshaw 4 жыл бұрын
This channel really has great reviews and talking about bed items that go beyond just the mattress. I've never seen a review comparing down alternatives to down comforters. Being someone who has allergies, I Now understand why my parents growing up never bought me a down comforter. I also love the idea of having a duvet! Great video keep up the good work and stay safe
@lenaeggler6304 2 жыл бұрын
Kind of sad that it seems like no one takes the animal cruelty aspect of down into consideration. Geese are often plucked alive and made to live in terrible conditions in the down industry. Please keep this in mind when making the decision as well. There are so many great options out there without paying someone to harm other living beings🙌
@brandi5730 4 жыл бұрын
I’m not peta but down is horrible for what they do to those birds live plucking
@d72bz Жыл бұрын
the down seems better then down alternative, but its not worth it since animals are killed for the down comforter, industries and people have no empathy, we live a world where a lot of evil is hidden from the public
@AndreaGarcia-qd2dc 4 жыл бұрын
Oh boy... you said allergies and that knocks down out for me. I am currently struggling with bronchitis. And get allergy shots regularly. This was some great info!!
@bbs32 8 ай бұрын
Thank you sir! Move in to a new place and I'm looking for some bedding upgrade. This video is exaclty what I need!
@Mattressclarity 8 ай бұрын
Glad I could help!
@Filthymutt 4 жыл бұрын
I got my first down comforter as a wedding gift ten years ago and I will never, ever look back! My husband sleeps hot and I do not, so it was a struggle trying to find a blanket that we could both use. One recommendation I'd use after washing your down comforters to keep that "fluff" you were talking about is throwing in a tennis ball and put it on medium heat. Of course, check to make sure your down comforter can handle being home washed, but mine came out like new and super fluffy before I had to replace it after 10 years! Great review as always, thanks!!
@alexgarside5940 4 жыл бұрын
i always seem to have a problem with finding something warm enough more me. I will always get cold so i have determined that i will get a down comforter. Thanks!
@dalalalewees4740 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing demo 💯 thanks
@roxannecaiolino9509 4 жыл бұрын
I've had my down comforter for 30 years. Love it for winter
@staind3235 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, what brand of down comforter lasted 30 years?
@rm-dc6tx 4 жыл бұрын
Aside from the actual fill, I have found that the method of sonstruction is almost more imporatnt. Opt for baffle square designs rather than channel baffles if you trulyb want and overall even fill.
@maryanna71701 4 жыл бұрын
I will take the down alternative for the allergy part of the equation (I have many allergies) also I like that it can be easily washed!
@buneface 4 жыл бұрын
Down alternative is the only thing that I will use. I am extremely concerned about the abuse of animals in the down production industry.
@007martini 4 жыл бұрын
I love down, but it is so difficult to wash and maintain. I have down coats. Those I deal with. The down alternative is great for a comforter.
@mehjewl7028 4 жыл бұрын
i think down alternative is safer and easier to take care of personally. Also, im a big animal lover so i dont use or eat anything animal
@vivianpham9675 2 жыл бұрын
Technically everything contains animal products or byproducts. Even electronics. The feathers from down comforters are often just picked up from the ground. So it doesn’t go to waste when animals shed
@lenaeggler6304 2 жыл бұрын
@@vivianpham9675 that’s simply not true, the majority of down products come from down farms. Lots of undercover video footage shows employees on goose farms pulling fistfuls of feathers out of live birds, often causing bloody wounds as the animals shriek in terror. The frightened animals are often squeezed upside down between workers’ knees during the painful procedure-in one instance, an investigator photographed a worker who was sitting on a goose’s neck in order to prevent her from escaping. Live plucking causes birds considerable pain and distress. Once their feathers are ripped out, many of the birds, paralyzed with fear, are left with gaping wounds-some even die as a result of the procedure. Workers often sew the birds’ skin back together without using any anesthetics. Please don’t spew lies about such things.
@AndreaGarcia-qd2dc 4 жыл бұрын
Btw... side note, I bought a Bearaby weighted blanket because of you and a video you did on weighted blankets. My husband is supper happy with his anniversary gift. And I'm thinking about getting one for myself! 😁
@Mattressclarity 4 жыл бұрын
That is awesome!
@AndreaGarcia-qd2dc 4 жыл бұрын
@@Mattressclarity yeah it is! Lol
@serkjen 4 жыл бұрын
I've used both and I'm happy with either - I guess I don't really have a preference.
@craigdorler3616 4 жыл бұрын
I definitely prefer down alternative. I wouldn't buy a down comforter for all the reasons you listed like allergies and easier cleaning. I also find I dont like a thick fluffy comforter anyways, even in winter.
@shroomgod1990 3 жыл бұрын
what is the most fluffy puffy poufy cloud like comforter you know of?
@gabrielarosado7195 4 жыл бұрын
This is the video I have been waiting for!! But now i don’t know which one is better for me , I want a fluffy, breathable ,cool and hypoallergenic long lasting comforter. So is there any good options for that ? I really want to try the down alternative comforter from Brooklinen but I haven’t found a good review video on it. Hint hint
@crimsoncrow3082 2 жыл бұрын
which ever one you choose, if you are a hot sleeper or get night sweats kasentex down alternative isn't good it gets sweltering hot even in the harshest of winters.
@wmd40 2 жыл бұрын
I really don't think down alternative is very easy to clean. It can ruin the feel of the comforter and it moves A LOT unless it's baffled boxes
@kimberlyharris2774 2 жыл бұрын
Hi! How do you feel about parachute down inserts? How might they compare to pottery barn luxury or Supreme down insert?
@KristinaLopezWrites 2 жыл бұрын
I'm looking for a good down alternative comforter duvet insert and am looking at the Casaluna down alternative from Target. i've heard its a bit crinkly, so not sure about it but its soft.
@andreadarty6147 2 жыл бұрын
Already have a comforter just need to know what kind of cotton to get to stuff it with
@rachellefebres-cordero3019 2 жыл бұрын
Getting new bedding for Christmas got me here lol 😂
@jeremymclaughlin632 4 жыл бұрын
I have a lot of allergies, so down alternative comforter would be my best choice.
@Gibbowr80 Жыл бұрын
I am bummed out about the allergen issue ... I was leaning toward getting a down comforter :-(
@barrymargolin6962 4 жыл бұрын
Great review. I have allergies which are year round. In light of the fact that I can wear my down jacket, I have no reaction to it's down fill. It also depends on the fabric the down is packed into. I own both a down and down alternative comforter and can use both depending on weather. Again, great information!
@roxannecaiolino9509 4 жыл бұрын
Who makes a comforter tats cotton filled, I having found one yet?
@memex0o 2 жыл бұрын
I like weight but my husband does not. What would you recommend. Would a duvet cover add a little weight with a light weight down comforter?
@mikeanthony7847 3 жыл бұрын
I sleep hot and sweat will i sweat more in down or not since you say it’s breathable but warmer
@highvalue1195 2 жыл бұрын
Ugh I got a down comforter from sheex on accident 😓 I feel like I should return it. I’m a down feather kind of girl
@hehe2419 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, this just confirmed for me of getting a down comforter. I have allergies but i love the feel of being in clouds like most hotel beds feel. Would you happen to know of any comforter cover that could help with possible allergies that could come from a down comforter? 💙
@Mattressclarity 4 жыл бұрын
Not that I know of right now, but I'll take a look!
@Aphex2nify 4 жыл бұрын
I think I will stick with the down alternative simply for the cleaning factor. It's nice to be able to throw the comforter in the washing machine and dryer for a quick clean. I just wish they wernt less breathable as the down comforters but having a few with different thicknesses could help during different seasons.
@harleyquinn7308 3 жыл бұрын
Weren't*
@kennygrishamu8951 4 жыл бұрын
Great video I like down alternative machine washable
@JodBronson 2 жыл бұрын
*WOOL = #1 Choice!*
@poweralleys1 4 жыл бұрын
Warmer and breathable I like the down better with a good duvet cover
@SerenityMegami 3 жыл бұрын
A duvet cover is my choice as well. However, my question then is does having a down fill cause allergen issues? Or does having a duvet cover help with that? I'm still pretty new to the duvet concept myself. Always thought there was just comforters, quilts, and such.
@aka-.-1981 Жыл бұрын
so does down comforter have like duck goose feather or something. i bought one before and the feather kept poking out and stabbing me it hurts
@crimsoncrow3082 2 жыл бұрын
I really want to buy a down comforter but sadly they are too expensive and you can't wash them at home and my down alternative comforter is sweltering hot 24/7
@iantracy214 4 жыл бұрын
Me and my wife prefer down. We’ve got one in a linen duvet cover and it’s great for all seasons and offers a nice loft look on par with what you’d find in a hotel.
@lorieoneil5423 4 жыл бұрын
Down is probably the better choice for me it will be warmer fluffier and more money than the alternative I will probably use a duvet as you can not put it in the wash machine at home.
@TishaPerez214 4 жыл бұрын
I would love a down comforter, but I'm afraid I'd wake up with a bunch of feather stickers!
@legalizitt 2 жыл бұрын
OK, so I'm still not clear. If I don't have any allergies and money is no object, and I want a lofty year-round luxurious comforter that will last a long time...what do I get???
@nomorebang 3 жыл бұрын
The fact that you can't wash down comforters should be the reason to chose the alternative, imagine washing with wet wipes instead of showering or wiping your butt with toilet paper instead of using a bidet, now imagine not washing your underwear and just wiping them with a damp rag, good luck with that.
@Internetlo 3 жыл бұрын
Down alternative wins. You can clean it & it doesn’t trap dust mites
@1980maranda 4 жыл бұрын
Down comforter all the way. I love the fluff!!! It might cost more but it will last in the long run though. Also less suffocating
@BM-wg2yp 3 жыл бұрын
Now , out to buy one I go
@gregmeissner9960 Жыл бұрын
Tear fists of feathers from a live bird, or don’t. Which one is right for you?
@ClarissaCantu 3 жыл бұрын
Hi! Since down comforters are more prone to attracting allergens, what would you suggest is the best way to avoid them? Thanks!
@wmd40 2 жыл бұрын
Get a down duvet and use a duvet cover so you can wash the cover at least once a week. Best option for any type of comforter honestly.
@gregmendoza1915 3 жыл бұрын
Take a shot everytime he says down alternative comforter
@saturnslipper 4 жыл бұрын
You mentioned we might find buying down unethical. Wow is it ever. The cruelty involved in "collecting" the down is pretty horrible to watch. Birds are generally plucked alive, and left in pain, with dark red skin & "naked". I'm guessing at least as painful as having most of your hairs plucked out at one time. I'm so relieved to have a better option. Love the fact that synthetic down is so much easier to clean. I also liked the point that they are less expensive. Great review, as usual.
@helenalaney 3 жыл бұрын
I just watched the video then came here ): sooo sad makes my stomach turn im mad
@juliahabass1647 4 жыл бұрын
I am a hot sleep. I don’t have allergies, I don’t mind the use of animal feathers in the down or the, and the price doesn’t matter. I’m deciding between the Brooklinen lightweight down and down alternative. Which do you recommend?
@benink5690 11 ай бұрын
Nothing beats down. Well a cheap down wool can beat
@alexc8512 2 жыл бұрын
DOWN. I did not watch but once I went down in comforter and pillows I will never ever ever go back to down alternative. It’s expensive but it will last forever. I would argue that if you were going to splurge on anything in your bed first down pillows then down comforter then sheets.
@gus1gus112 4 жыл бұрын
I prefer the all natural feel of down---more expensive, but I feel it's worth it.
@ShortBurstTrends 7 ай бұрын
how did I end up from cybersecurity courses to here
@sethkarim5786 4 жыл бұрын
I guess i would go with a down comforter. I sleep hot and its thinner, more breathable and sleeps cool. I don’t have allergies so the down feathers won’t be a problem
@RaisonLychi 3 жыл бұрын
Down alternative. But that's just because I'm allergic to feathers. 😂
@julcalabrese2294 3 жыл бұрын
Down alternative. Birds are tortured for their feathers.
@kevinallen206 3 жыл бұрын
So buy another down comforter. Got it :)
@karenbergenholtz5640 4 жыл бұрын
Definitely down! Durable and I love the down smell!
@memememe3814 2 жыл бұрын
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO NOT BUY DOWN COMFORTERS. The process of 'collecting' the feathers is incredibly inhumane. Down alternative is wonderful in every way. Easy to clean, comfortable, hypo-allergenic, and affordable.
@OxsanaAriadneValentina 2 жыл бұрын
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@tamarasthornton Жыл бұрын
Yep! ❤
@papeetechild 10 ай бұрын
Not in every case, actually most down produced is as a byproduct of the meat industry; that said, it's hard to find a company you can trust to be telling you the truth. Eider down (ultra-expensive) is gathered from their nests once they are abandoned.
@denisesavannah2023 2 жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t buy real downs way the geese are treated
@christinepemberton5077 2 жыл бұрын
The real down will protect you from freezing! I actually take mine camping! If you're going to be in cold conditions, the real down is the best! I dry my queen size in the dryer with 3 tennis balls! It's noisy but it fluffs it back up!
@shawnjoseph7522 3 жыл бұрын
What was the purpose of this video
@flynnaz 4 жыл бұрын
I would go with a Down Alternative Comforter. They last longer, easy to clean, and last longer :)
@helenalaney 3 жыл бұрын
The down industry os DISGUSTING
@tamarasthornton Жыл бұрын
Ill take the down alternative, so the down can stay on the animal, where it belongs. People are truly sick and only think of their own comfort. Never even crosses their mind what these birds go through.
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