How to Choose a Feather Mattress Topper
Feather mattress toppers are a creature comfort with a decidedly Old World appeal. Unlike conventional mattress pads, which have elasticized corners that permit them to fit tightly over your bed, feather mattresses "top" the mattress like a large pillow. A feather mattress topper won't noticeably change the firmness of your mattress, but it's billowy texture will give your bed an added measure of soft, plush support. When you choose a feather mattress topper, take the same things into consideration that you would if you were choosing a down comforter. Does this Spark an idea?
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Find out what kind of fill is inside the feather mattress topper. Many feather mattress toppers have a fill that consists of both feathers and down. A feather mattress topper filled with 100 percent goose down--down harvested from mature birds--will give the topper better loft and a much longer life on your bed. Additionally, down is less likely to poke through the topper's fabric cover (ticking).
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Take note of the fill power in the feather mattress topper. Fill power refers to the number of down clusters that can fit into one cubic inch. Fill power is unrelated to the topper's firmness but rather its overall quality. A feather mattress topper with a fill power of 800 will have a longer life than one with a fill power of 600.
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Examine the construction of the topper's ticking (the fabric cover). Some feather mattress toppers are simply top-stitched or sewn through. The best toppers have a baffle construction--either in boxes or channels--in which small strips of cloth are sewn inside of the ticking. A baffle construction allows the down fill to distribute more evenly and gives it more "rise."
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Select a feather mattress topper with a high thread count cotton cover. Although these toppers are typically encased with a protective cover, ticking with a high thread count means that the topper's fabric is tightly woven. This prevents tiny pieces of down from poking through minute gaps in the fabric.
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Choose a feather mattress topper sized to fit your bed for optimal comfort. These toppers are manufactured to fit all mattress sizes, from singles (twins) to California kings.
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Tips & Warnings
It's possible to launder a feather mattress topper yourself, but because this item of bedding is easily damaged, dry cleaning is recommended over home washing.
