Anyone own or tried Eiderdown bedding?

[caspur]

Does anyone have or tried genuine eiderdown bedding?

Is it substantially different than normal down comforters and pillows? I haven't seen any retail stores that carry it.

I searched best pillow in the world, and eiderdown came up.....must be something that makes it special.

 

[shortylickens]

Never even heard of them.
Whats the big deal? High thread count or something?

I just got some cheap ass microfiber sheets from BB&B with a 20% off coupon, of which I have dozens. Those things are so freaking soft and warm I may be spoiled.
Last year I bought some expensive 778 thread sheets from Wamsutta or whatever. Total rip off. The thread count doesnt do much of anything except drive the price up. And after a year they are already falling apart so you cant use the quality argument either.

I dont care much for expensive things when they dont feel or work better. Expensive beds give me a much nicer sleep than cheap beds, but expensive sheets and blankets just look nicer.

 

[Old Hippie]

eiderdown.......a bedcover made of the down or soft feathers of the eider duck (a northern sea duck).

Definately pricey!