Goose down against allergies: The truth about healthy sleep
The British Medical Journal (BMJ), an internationally recognized scientific research journal, published a groundbreaking study on house dust mite allergies in pillows in 1996. The results showed that a synthetic polyester pillow contained 8 times more allergens than a pillow made of down and feathers or down alone.
A year later, the BMJ published a new study that confirmed that children who used natural down pillows to sleep had a reduced risk of wheezing. All this, in addition to scientific evidence, has its own logical and simple explanation. Synthetic pillows are made of cheap, lower-quality materials, the fabrics are loosely woven and thus allow the penetration of house dust mites.
It is a fact that allergies are ranked among the four most common chronic diseases worldwide. According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO), every fifth inhabitant of the planet is exposed to some type of allergy and in the last 40 years alone the number of those affected has tripled. In an urban environment, the larger the population, the greater the risk of allergies.
All this justifies the claim that allergy is a disease of the future. At the same time, many leading medical professionals have dedicated themselves to the cause of promoting that there are quite effective ways to protect ourselves, as long as we are well informed. Among the main causes of the problem are the changed environment and different lifestyles.
Industrial development, the use of more and more new chemicals and household materials, various preservatives, enhancers and food colorings put the protective functions of the body to a serious test. Added to this is the continuous modification of individual allergens, as well as the constant effort of manufacturers to present a product to the market with the most impressive appearance possible.
People suffer mainly from house dust mites
The biggest myth, debunked after an impressive scientific research work by leading experts, is that natural duck or goose down and its combination with feathers are dangerous allergens. In fact, humans suffer most often from house dust mites. Mites thrive in fabrics, carpets on the floor, duvets and pillows. If no measures are taken, they multiply and feed on dead skin cells of our skin.
Mites are not visible to the naked eye, they grow quickly and about 1,000 mites live in 1 square meter of fabric.
These tiny arachnids are permanently settled in the home environment, with the help of the modern lifestyle. In addition to the fabrics on the furniture, window panes that insulate the moisture also contribute to their growth. Mites thrive best at temperatures above 25°C and humidity around 75%.
They are considered one of the main sources of allergens that cause asthma, runny nose, dermatitis and conjunctivitis. The results of a study published in the National Library of Medicine, which included 269 patients with allergic and respiratory symptoms, are indicative. Only one patient was found to have a clinically significant allergy to natural down and feathers. The data show that such an allergy is extremely rare.
The positive allergic reactions to down and feather pillows and duvets observed during testing are mainly due to mite allergens contained in the raw down and feathers. When natural goose down goes through a rigorous cleaning process, it becomes hypoallergenic. If you keep your down and feather products clean and protected, the likelihood of allergic reactions is much lower than if you rely on polyester filling.
The secret is pure down wrapped in quality cotton fabric
There are several well-known and truly effective measures to combat house dust mites. Recommendations include regular cleaning, washing at a certain temperature, using special protectors and covers for mattresses and bedding, reducing humidity in rooms, “freezing” fabric toys in the freezer for a day, etc. All of these will reduce the amount of house dust mites, but unfortunately will not lead to their complete elimination.
Goose down that has undergone a thorough cleaning process creates a reliable barrier to the spread of mites by removing all the dust and harmful substances that serve as food for them. However, there is one more thing that is extremely important when we talk about 100% protection and that is the fabrics used for bed linen, pillows and duvet covers.
If you take the purest goose down and put it in a pillow with a low-quality fabric cover, it is as if you lose all the advantages of natural filling. To the touch, you will probably be satisfied - the pillow will be quite fluffy and pleasant. However, mites will pass much more easily through the loose weave of poor-quality fabric. For real protection and care for sensitive skin, fabrics must be carefully selected.
At Poohy we know this and use only the best natural materials to make our down duvets and down pillows. Quality cotton fabric must consist mainly of long-staple cotton, have between 90 and 150/160 threads per 1 square centimeter and these threads must be single-ply.
The children's down duvet does not cause allergies in children thanks to its composition. Synthetic fabrics do not meet these requirements and their use is not recommended.
Therefore, to create a healthy environment at home, the materials used for complete rest and sleep are of primary importance. Each person, while sleeping, literally inhales what has accumulated in the pillow. It has been calculated, based on experiments, that for about two years of continuous use, a pillow weighs a whole kilo of accumulated moisture, dust, mites and other parasites.
15-days money-back trial
The choice of duvet should be made very carefully. In addition to being appropriate for the season, it is recommended that it be made entirely of natural materials. For greater comfort, it is no longer a secret to anyone, a duvet with goose down is preferred. They are soft, warm, healthy and have perfect thermoregulatory properties. The higher their down content, the lighter, more airy and with better heat retention they are.
Whether you use the same duvet all year round or change it and how often you do it depends entirely on your preferences. Most people usually use one for warm weather and another in winter. If you maintain the same temperature in the bedroom, there is no need to stock up on warm, warmer and thinner duvets. It is more important to follow the instructions and clean them regularly.
Accumulated dust and mites in the bed are dangerous. They can worsen the quality of sleep, create discomfort and tension, but they can also cause serious diseases and complications, among which are allergies. Often a person, feeling unwell, rushes and looks for drugs to feel better.
Instead of tormenting his body by stimulating the immune system with drugs, it is better to look for the cause of what is happening in his lifestyle and habits. Sometimes the key to health lies in a disturbed healthy environment in bed. О sleep is an important part. There a person relaxes and goes through a complete recovery process. Lack of sufficient rest makes him susceptible to viruses and allergens.
Allergies, regardless of their severity and specific manifestation, are an expression of the body's overprotection, caused by various factors. When this is due to poor-quality bedding, the solution is simple. Natural down and feather products from hypoallergenic raw materials will save you. Are we sure of this? Of course. At Poohy we offer a 15-days trial period during which you can try our products and if you are not completely satisfied with them, return them. We will refund your money, no questions asked.
Say "no" to the fear of allergies by purchasing a down duvet and down pillow, we will take care of the quality.
