Cuddledown has been designing and handcrafting down products for more than thirty-six years. Since 1973 we have made the finest comforters available anywhere.
We make a lot of different types of comforters, with different fabrics, fills and warmth levels. To help you find the perfect one for your bed, we've gathered all of our consumer information into this handy Shopping Guide.
If you have any additional questions, please let us know, either by email, or by calling our Customer Service Department at 800-323-6793.
What makes a Cuddledown Comforter so special?
Each of our down and synthetic comforters is made by hand in our manufacturing facility in Maine.
We use only the finest eco-friendly 100% cotton fabric and hypoallergenic down and synthetic available.
Every step of the process is completed with detailed care and then quality checked to assure that only the finest product is shipped to our customers.
Every yard of our down proof fabric is inspected and every comforter is sewn by our own stitchers.
We can guarantee that your Cuddledown Comforter will stand up to years and years of use.
Because we take such care at every stage of construction, from the purchase of the materials to the packing, we stand behind our claim that these are the absolute best comforters available anywhere.
Other retailers buy their down and synthetic comforters from large factories and can never quite be sure that they are getting what they ordered. At Cuddledown, we work with the raw materials and quality check the entire manufacturing process so we can be sure that the down or synthetic comforter that we make for you is exactly what it was designed to be. We use only the finest materials including down proof 100% cotton fabric. This means that no matter which Cuddledown comforter you choose, it is guaranteed not to leak down or synthetic fill.
Synthetic Comforters
For our customers with allergies or other sensitivities to down, we've used our decades of manufacturing experience to make you a better synthetic comforter. Our lofty synthetic fill is made from specially engineered fibers that cluster just like down, without clumping or matting. Most polyester fill comforters are filled with one piece of fiber that's not nearly as soft. Our synthetic comforters can be machine washed and dried. Like all of our down filled comforters, our synthetic comforters, pillows, and featherbeds are made in Maine, one at a time, by Cuddledown.
How to Choose a Down or Synthetic Comforter
Because each of us is unique, and not all comforters are alike, choosing a comforter can be confusing. To make it easier, consider these questions:
Are you a warm sleeper or a cold sleeper?
Is your bedroom warm or drafty? What is the average temperature?
What is your climate? Will you use your comforter year-round or seasonally?
Warmth Level
Line up the temperature of your bedroom with how you usually feel while you are sleeping. Where the two meet is the warmth level that you should choose.
Temperature of your bedroom:
Type of sleeper you are:
Always warm
Normal to warm
Normal to cold
Always cold
over 70º
Down Blanket
Down Blanket
Down Blanket
Down Blanket or Summer Comforter
65º-70º
Down Blanket
Down Blanket or Summer Comforter
Summer Comforter
Summer Comforter or Level 1
60º-65º
Down Blanket or Summer Comforter
Summer Comforter or Level 1
Level 1 or Level 2
Level 2
55º-60º
Summer Comforter or Level 1
Level 1 or Level 2
Level 2 or Level 3
Level 3
below 55º
Level 1 or Level 2
Level 2 or Level 3
Level 3 or Level 4
Level 4
Down Blanket
Equivalent warmth to a medium-weight blanket, but softer and loftier – comfort you only get from a down comforter.
Summer Comforter
All the warmth of a thick blanket, yet light and puffy. Ideal for warm bedrooms or warm sleepers and can be used year round.
Warmth Level 1
The warmth of one or two thick blankets, without the weight. Our most popular warmth level, typically used fall through spring.
Warmth Level 2
Provides the warmth of two to three thick blankets. Suitable for cold sleepers in cool bedrooms or warm sleepers in cold climates.
Warmth Level 3
Created specifically for cold bedrooms in winter. Interior fabric baffles add extra warmth, so you stay warm all winter long.
Warmth Level 4
Originally used in the unheated bedrooms of European farmhouses. Overfilled with baffle interior walls. Provides ultimate warmth for cold sleepers in cold climates or normal sleepers in very cold bedrooms.
Unsure of the exact warmth level?
If you are still unsure which comforter is right for you, we suggest you choose the lower of the two warmth levels that most closely matches your sleep habits. A flannel comforter cover will add warmth in the colder months. Feel free to call us at 800-323-6793 for additional help.
Fabric Style
Once you have decided on your desired Warmth Level, you'll also need to choose which fabric quality you prefer. There are several different fabric qualities to choose from: either 100% cotton or Heirloom silk.
Batiste is extremely light in weight with excellent durability
Sateen brings the same drape and feel as our sateen sheets
Damask is an excellent quality at a great price
Cambric is a basic weave with an excellent value
100% Heirloom Silk is our only non-cotton down proof fabric; premium quality, pure silk, handcrafted to be passed on from one generation to the next.
All Cuddledown comforter fabrics are down proof — guaranteed not to leak down or feathers and certified by Oeko-Tex to be free from harmful chemicals.
Comforter Sizes and Fill Power
A comforter should be big enough to cover all of you, and that's why we make our comforters larger, and in more sizes to choose from.
Note: Two Dual Warmth Standard or Designer Size comforters are required to fit a queen or king bed. Dual Warmth Standard sizes fit regular mattresses, and Designer Sizes fit oversized mattresses. They fasten together so one side can be warmer than the other.
What is Fill Power?
This is the number of cubic inches one ounce of down will fill; the higher the number, the higher the quality for a lighter, softer comforter. We use fill power between 600-900, far exceeding our competitors. Our comforters are lighter than blankets, thicker than quilts, and comfortably fat – not flat. And we offer you a choice of lofty down or synthetic.
600 European Duck Down. From the French Pyrenees. Fill power of cubic inches per ounce exceeds the quality of most goose down on the market.
600 White Goose Down. A better grade of White Goose Down testing at more than 600 cubic inches per ounce. Light, fluffy, and luxurious — at a value price.
700 European White Goose Down. This exceptional down is softer and lighter than the best down sold by most competitors.
800 European White Goose Down. The special and rare down we use in our highest quality pillows and comforters.
900 European White Goose Down. Simply luxurious goose down. This fill is rare, so we only have a limited amount; we suggest you call us to check availability.
1,000 European White Goose Down. Absolutely the finest down we've ever seen. It's so rare that we only have a limited amount – we have the North American bedding exclusive so you will only find this level of comfort at Cuddledown.
Rare Eiderdown Fill. Prized worldwide and collected by hand in Iceland and Scandinavia.
Choose the warmth level you need, and the ticking you prefer, browse our collection and order the comforter that is right for you. We guarantee a great night's sleep!
