You just purchased a new down comforter. It is lovely. The comforter is providing so much warmth, it almost feels like a godsend, especially since the winter months have been harsh. You have been using it for a week and think “nothing can go wrong.” But, suddenly, some feathers start to escape from the comforter and you wake up with feathers on you. “Oh no! What do I do?” you might be wondering.
Every down comforter has the capacity to leak. When a comforter begins to lose its feathers, it starts to lose its usefulness and warmth. This is linked to the thread count in the weave of the fabric. A comforter with a higher thread count will be more successful at keeping the feathers inside the comforter. Furthermore, the stitching may contribute to the loss of feathers. The tightness of the stitching reduces the chances of feathers trying to escape.