A miracle of nature
Since there is no material that traps more air, down is simply the best filling for blankets. The down quality can be clearly identified by its filling power. Premium qualities made of pure goose down, such as the Gans Royal or Suprême series, have a filling power of more than 450 litres / kg (around 800 cuin)! With the appropriate cotton covers, nowadays woven from the finest yarns and 'Nomite' certified, these blankets are also perfect for allergy sufferers. If the right warmth class is chosen, down is neither too warm nor too cool but simply perfect for healthy sleep! Our Gans consultants will be happy to inform you in the shop without obligation!
First the down, then the pleasure
Ducks and geese know what they have in their feathers. It is light, it warms and it protects against moisture. The ingenious construction of the feathers creates tiny air pockets that ensure no heat is lost and moisture is wicked away. Another plus: down is incredibly elastic. We call this property filling power. It is easy to test the filling power: Place an elephant on your duvet. As soon as the animal is gone, the down will immediately spring back into its original shape.
However, down is not only elastic. It is also natural, sustainable and completely safe for allergy sufferers.
Pure down, clear conscience
Goose down comforters and down pillows are high-quality branded products for which we use only the very best raw materials. We obtain these from selected suppliers in Europe. The down and feathers come from well-fed, adult animals from harmless animal husbandry. Our down comes neither from live plucking nor from stuffing. Our suppliers are carefully checked, certified accordingly and also regularly inspected.
High quality down has many advantages. They are large flocked, the blankets are filled with less down and are pleasantly light. They have a higher filling power. More air pockets ensure a better temperature balance and moisture exchange. They are significantly more durable and long-lasting.
A constant balance between warm and cool, dry and damp creates a particularly cosy feeling. The sleeper never feels cramped. Very important for a deep, restful sleep. Because sleep research knows: on average, people turn over in their bed up to 42 times a night.
Eider down
Eider ducks are rare. Their habitat is limited to Iceland and Greenland. Their offspring are particularly cosy. Because of the great cold, they are given a nest made from the mother's breast fluff. When the little ones have flown out, the abandoned nests are emptied by state-certified collectors. The down collected in this way is then sorted by hand, hygienically processed, washed and dried. Characteristic for eider down is the dark beige colour as well as the unusually many branchings, which stick like burrs. They also ensure that blankets with eiderdown are the best, warmest and lightest of their kind.
But before we go into raptures here for a long time, just come and see for yourself what we mean.
Animal welfare is a big concern for us
And because the best is always so close at hand, we pay particular attention to where our materials come from: as much as possible from Austria and Europe.
Because we work and manage sustainably, animal welfare is also a special concern for us. Because if we treat the geese, our most important suppliers, well, they will also deliver perfect quality. Of course, they do this only after their demise. We do not pluck out a single feather while they are still alive. As a guarantee for you, our down and feathers are RDS certified according to the highest standard, which is also recommended by animal welfare organizations.
You see: Your good night's sleep is the result of responsible work.
