Named Best Down-Alternative Comforter by Good Housekeeping!

Consumer testers at the Good Housekeeping Research Institute raved that this was the only fiberfill comforter to achieve warmth without the weight—meaning it lofts and clusters just like natural down. Testers also loved the Damask weave fabric and its eco-friendly Oeko-Tex® certification. As Good Housekeeping writes, “If you’re looking for lightweight warmth but can’t have down, this is the comforter for you.”

Cuddledown’s hypoallergenic and irritant free synthetic is the next best thing to down itself. Our Damask Stripe Synthetic Comforter is made with fibers that warm, cluster, and even look like 500 fill power down – without clumping or matting. Made with our popular 300 thread count 100% combed cotton, loved for its soft texture and attractive stripe. The fabric and fill are Oeko-Tex Certified to be absolutely free of harmful chemicals, so you’ll have lasting comfort and peace-of-mind.

Care Instructions: Recommend front loading commercial washer and dryer. Wash & rinse in cold water, gentle cycle, mild detergent. Tumble dry low heat with down fluffers or similar item, turning frequently to avoid scorching. Avoid excessive heat. Do not dry clean, bleach, iron, or steam.

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How To Choose A Comforter

This guide will teach you about the different fabric and fill qualities in each Cuddledown comforter and assist you in determining the warmth level to suit your unique needs. Read more

Our Manufacturing Story

We got our start in 1973, during the first oil crisis, making down comforters in Yarmouth, Maine and selling them to our friends. Back in those days down comforters were a European tradition that hadn't yet made it to the U.S. But oil prices were high and down comforters were a great way for New Englanders to turn down the thermostat at night and still stay warm. We had such success selling locally that we took out advertisements in magazines such as Yankee, Down East, and The New Yorker. People from all over the country started ordering from us and, just like that, the Cuddledown catalog was born. Over the years, we have branched out with the cuddledown.com website, our wholesale business, and our hospitality program. So now you can find Cuddledown products at other fine retailers and sleep on Cuddledown bedding while staying at fine hotels and resorts.

You may be able to find us in more places these days, but our commitment to quality manufacturing is the same now as it was in 1973. We make a broad selection of down and synthetic comforters, in a variety of warmth levels and sizes, as well as over thirty styles of pillows and a variety of featherbeds. We continuously search the world for the finest materials to use in our down bedding. And each piece is made by hand in the same factory, located with our corporate offices in Portland, Maine. Just like all of our products, our down bedding is backed by The Cuddledown Guarantee for your absolute satisfaction.

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Materials

We work hard to maintain relationships with the finest textile mills and down suppliers from around the world. We visit our suppliers' establishments throughout the year to ensure that quality is up to Cuddledown's high standards. We also use independent laboratories to test our down, making sure that the fill power is at least the quality that we say it is, if not higher.

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The fabric we use in our manufacturing process is also scrutinized for optimal quality. Since we fill each pillow, comforter, or featherbed by hand, our expert stitchers inspect every inch of our fabrics for defects. All of our synthetic and down bedding is made with downpoof fabric, guaranteed not to leak any down, feathers, or our plush synthetic fill. And all of the downproof fabric we use is Certified Eco-friendly by Oeko-Tex®. This means that it has been rigorously tested to be free of all chemicals harmful to you and your family.

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Technique

All of our manufactured synthetic and down bedding is handcrafted for quality and comfort that lasts. Each comforter has box-stitch construction so that the filling is always evenly distributed and there are never any cold spots. Featherbeds are made with baffle box construction so the plush synthetic or supporting feathery down fill is allowed to fluff up to create a cozy nest for you. All synthetic and down bedding is double-stitched to prevent any fill from leaking and every aspect of our bedding is backed by our Cuddledown Guarantee.

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Innovation

Since 1973, Cuddledown has continued to develop and innovate the finest bedding made in the USA. Our wide selection of natural and synthetic bedding constantly grows to offer you the best in sleep comfort available. Every year we go back to the drawing board and find ways to improve and grow our bedding collection. We encourage you to continually come back to our website to find the latest in sleep innovation and ways to make your life a little more comfortable.

"Best Down-Alternative Comforters" ~ Good Housekeeping - December 14, 2009

Cuddledown's Damask Stripe Synthetic (Level 1) (Item #1924), Twin, Full, Queen, King ($139 to $219)

One of the tied winners for the down-alternative category, Cuddledown boasts that its polyester fill performs like down, and our tests proved that claim to be correct. It also has a damask striped cotton cover that consumers found attractive. The outer fabric is "Oeko Tex® Certified Eco-friendly" (meaning it's been tested and proven to be clear of more than 100 chemicals). If you're looking for lightweight warmth but can't have down, this is the comforter for you. The manufacturer recommends washing in a front-loading commercial washer on the gentle cycle. (cuddledown.com)

Pros:

• The eco-friendly Oeko-Tex certification means the fabric is free of 100 harmful chemicals, such as formaldehyde and pesticides.
• The comforter maintained a great appearance after washing.
• This was the only fiberfill comforter to achieve warmth without weight, just like down.
• Our consumer testers loved this fabric, particularly the look of the damask weave.
• Our tests showed very little pilling.

Cons:

• Washing caused minor shrinkage.
• The fabric was not very strong and could tear with wear. We recommend using a duvet to extend the life of the comforter.