1. Down Is The Future

2. Down Is Sustainable Down and feathers are a reclaimed by- product from the food industry. If down and feathers were not reclaimed they would be added landfills.

3. Down Is Renewable Down and feathers will always be available as a reclaimed by- product of the food industry. Synthetic fillings are made from non- renewable oil resources.

4. Down Is Natural Down and feathers have existed for over 220 million years*. Down and feathers are be raised from organically grown geese and ducks. Governments have tried to recreated down unsuccessfully. In Europe and USA “synthetic down” is illegal. * Source: http://oregonstate.edu/dept/ncs/newsarch/2000/Jun00/birds.htm

5. Down Saves Energy Using a down comforter, quilt, or blanket allows consumers to lower their thermostats and save on heating costs*. Lower Thermostat BySaving in Heating (USD) 1°F$90 2°F$180 3°F$270 4°F$360 5°F$450 * Sources: Shell Energy, Middle Tennessee Electric, and others.