Feather Beds

A feather bed (also referred to by some as a topper) is not an actual bed or mattress. Rather, this big and billowy type of bedding is used on top of a mattress in an attempt to soften a firm mattress. Most commonly they are filled with down, feathers or a combination of the two from duck or geese alike. The boxed baffle design ensures that the fill stays where it should whilst also allowing it to fully loft.

To some users, lying on their soft and fluffy feather bed gives them the sensation of sleeping in a warm cloud. Others might experience the thickness does not render adequate cushioning and is uncomfortable as it flattens out when laid upon. As these are mainly filled with feathers, it is not uncommon that the sharp ends poke through the cotton casing.

Feather beds need to be shaken out and fluffed frequently to maintain loft and effectiveness. Get in the habit of fluffing and giving your feather bed a thorough shake every time the fitted sheet or feather bed protector is changed.