Down-Proof Fabrics

Elegant European Down-Proof Fabric of Exceptional Quality
All About Down® constructs down comforters and pillows from world-class, reliably down-proof, 100% Egyptian cotton fabric imported from Europe. OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 compliant
Why is down-proof fabric important? Because it keeps your valuable goose down from leaking. Without it, no matter how much you vacuum, goose-down dust bunnies will accumulate just out of sight only to reappear when you least expect them.
"Shocking" Thread Count Secrets Revealed - The definition of thread count is the number of threads in a square inch. But thread count alone does not provide a down-proof guarantee. Because consumers often equate a high thread count with high quality, strategies are used to increase it such as counting a double-ply thread (two strands twisted to make one thread) as two threads. In an instant, thread count doubles and manufacturers take advantage of a consumer who would quite naturally assume that fabric on all down comforters would be down-proof.
How Can You Tell If the Fabric on Comforter Is Down-Proof? - Four crucial factors make a fabric down proof: thread count PLUS thread size, fabric finish, and whether each thread is woven. OK…but how does a consumer determine these qualities? It’s tricky. Especially if a retailer slings around unverifiable thread counts like throwing spaghetti at a wall. Look for reputable vendors who are reliable sources of information and stand by their product, like All About Down®. Additionally, quality down-proof fabric does not come at a bargain price.
Down-Proof Fabric Weaves |
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CAMBRIC aka PLAIN WEAVE - Cambric is a plain weave cotton cloth meaning that each row of thread alternates over and under the next thread, producing a high number of intersections. |
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TWILL WEAVE - Twill weave produces a fabric with a diagonal ridge that is regularly repeated, usually running upward from left to right at a 45° angle. |