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THE LINCOVE SLEEP GUIDE
What is the difference between down and feather pillows?
Down and feathers both come from geese and ducks, but they are different parts of the bird. Down is the soft, fluffy cluster found beneath the feathers, close to the skin, with no hard quills. Feathers are the flat, structured plumage from the wings and back, held together by a firm central shaft.
In practice this means down pillows feel plush, lightweight, and insulating and hold their loft for years, while feather pillows feel firmer and flatter, cost less, and can poke through the shell over time. Many pillows blend both to balance support and softness.
THE LINCOVE SLEEP GUIDE
What is the difference between down and feather pillows?
Down and feathers both come from geese and ducks, but they are different parts of the bird. Down is the soft, fluffy cluster found beneath the feathers, close to the skin, with no hard quills. Feathers are the flat, structured plumage from the wings and back, held together by a firm central shaft.
In practice this means down pillows feel plush, lightweight, and insulating and hold their loft for years, while feather pillows feel firmer and flatter, cost less, and can poke through the shell over time. Many pillows blend both to balance support and softness.
Understanding the fill: down vs. feather
Both are natural fills, but they behave very differently once your head is on them. Here is what sets each apart.
Down
The soft, three-dimensional clusters from beneath the bird's exterior feathers. Down has no quill, so it traps air and springs back into shape.
Plush, cloud-like, and lightweight
Holds its loft for years with a daily fluff
Naturally insulating and breathable year-round
No quills to poke through the shell
Feather
The flat plumage from the wings and back, each held together by a firm central quill. Feathers give structure and weight rather than fluff.
Firmer and more supportive underfoot
Heavier and less expensive than down
Flattens faster and needs more frequent fluffing
Quills can occasionally poke through the cover
Understanding the fill: down vs. feather
Both are natural fills, but they behave very differently once your head is on them. Here is what sets each apart.
Down
The soft, three-dimensional clusters from beneath the bird's exterior feathers. Down has no quill, so it traps air and springs back into shape.
Plush, cloud-like, and lightweight
Holds its loft for years with a daily fluff
Naturally insulating and breathable year-round
No quills to poke through the shell
Feather
The flat plumage from the wings and back, each held together by a firm central quill. Feathers give structure and weight rather than fluff.
Firmer and more supportive underfoot
Heavier and less expensive than down
Flattens faster and needs more frequent fluffing
Quills can occasionally poke through the cover
Down vs. feather at a glance
Down vs. feather at a glance
How to choose what is right for you
The right fill comes down to how you sleep and how a pillow should feel under your head. A few practical guidelines:
Match it to your sleep position
Side sleepers usually want a firmer, lofty pillow for neck alignment; back and stomach sleepers often prefer a softer, plusher down feel.
Look at fill power
With down, higher fill power means lighter, loftier, and more durable. Lincove down pillows use 625 to 800 fill power Canadian down for lasting loft.
Consider a blend
Down-and-feather blends pair feather support with a down-soft surface, a good middle ground if you want structure without giving up plushness.
How to choose what is right for you
The right fill comes down to how you sleep and how a pillow should feel under your head. A few practical guidelines:
Match it to your sleep position
Side sleepers usually want a firmer, lofty pillow for neck alignment; back and stomach sleepers often prefer a softer, plusher down feel.
Look at fill power
With down, higher fill power means lighter, loftier, and more durable. Lincove down pillows use 625 to 800 fill power Canadian down for lasting loft.
Consider a blend
Down-and-feather blends pair feather support with a down-soft surface, a good middle ground if you want structure without giving up plushness.
Lincove down pillows worth knowing
If you have decided down is the feel you are after, these are crafted with 100% Canadian down, a 100% cotton sateen shell, and double-stitched edges built to hold loft for years.
Signature™ Canadian Down Pillow
Our most luxurious pillow: 800 fill power Hutterite Canadian down for exceptional loft and support. Available in soft, medium, and firm.
Cloud™ Canadian Down Pillow
Our best-seller: 625 fill power Canadian down for plush, supportive comfort that cradles head and neck. Available in soft, medium, and firm.
Lincove down pillows worth knowing
If you have decided down is the feel you are after, these are crafted with 100% Canadian down, a 100% cotton sateen shell, and double-stitched edges built to hold loft for years.
Signature™ Canadian Down Pillow
Our most luxurious pillow: 800 fill power Hutterite Canadian down for exceptional loft and support. Available in soft, medium, and firm.
Cloud™ Canadian Down Pillow
Our best-seller: 625 fill power Canadian down for plush, supportive comfort that cradles head and neck. Available in soft, medium, and firm.
Crafted by people obsessed with sleep
For over a decade Lincove has crafted Downmark certified Canadian down pillows with obsessive attention to fill power, shell construction, and finishing. Every pillow is backed by a 60-night sleep trial and a 5-year warranty, so you can find the loft and firmness that holds all night long.
Crafted by people obsessed with sleep
For over a decade Lincove has crafted Downmark certified Canadian down pillows with obsessive attention to fill power, shell construction, and finishing. Every pillow is backed by a 60-night sleep trial and a 5-year warranty, so you can find the loft and firmness that holds all night long.