Different fillings for duvets in comparison
|
filling |
Mulberry silk |
Down (90/10) |
cashmere |
synthetic fibers |
|
fiber |
long and regular structure |
short |
short |
long and regular structure |
|
Cuddliness |
very good |
Satisfactory |
Satisfactory |
Good |
|
Heat capacity |
very good |
very good |
very good |
satisfactory |
|
Moisture transport |
very good |
good |
good |
bad |
|
Breathability |
very good |
very good |
very good |
bad |
|
Temperature compensation |
very good |
good |
good |
bad |
|
Skin compatibility Especially for allergy sufferers |
very good No known allergy to silk |
good not suitable for people with animal hair allergies |
good not suitable for people with animal hair allergies |
satisfactory |
|
lifespan |
long (approx. 10 years) |
long (approx. 10 years) |
long (approx. 10 years) |
short (approx. 5 years) |
|
Environmental compatibility: |
very good |
good |
good |
bad |