Down vs down alternative comforter — real difference?
Anonymous
6 months ago
Allergic-leaning. Is a high-end down alternative (Buffy, Brooklinen Down Alt) actually comparable to real down, or am I missing something?
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Real down has better drape and weight distribution. Alts are getting close though — Buffy is genuinely impressive.
For allergies, hypoallergenic down (washed and treated) is fine for 95% of people. RDS-certified down has come a long way.
Down alt clumps over time, period. If you commit to down, you commit for 10+ years.
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