Does Goose down or Duck down lose its insulating properties with age??

Kaieye

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And I don't want to get rid of it - it is like a old friend. Someone told me that the feathers and down breaks apart with age. Is this true?

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imported_Chemist

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Yes, down loses its quality with time. To prolong its life-span, give jackets lots of room and stuff sleeping bags and the likes very loosley in large bags.