| Duvet/Pillow Filling |
Pros |
Cons |
Best For… |
| Hollow Fibres (Suprelle Fresh and Tencel fibres) |
Non-allergenic
Better than standard polyester fillings
Easier to wash |
Not as light as a natural filling |
People allergic to feathers
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| Allerban |
Actively combats dust mites
Anti-allergenic
Easier to wash |
Not as light as a natural filling
More expensive than some fillings |
People allergic to dust mites
People allergic to feathers
Those who need to wash their duvet / pillows more frequently |
| Duck feather and down |
Light weight
More breathable than synthetic fillings
Longer lasting than synthetic fillings |
After washing they need to be thoroughly dried, which can be hard to achieve at home |
Most people |
| White Siberian Goose Down |
Very light weight
More breathable than synthetic fillings
Longer lasting than synthetic fillings |
More expensive
Need to be professionally washed |
People looking for superior comfort |