Comforter Buying Guide

When shopping for the right Comforter that best suits your needs of comfort and support to its important to consider the following:

1. Your sleeping environment: including your home, its construction and the surrounding geographic region.
2. The Season: Summer, Winter or Fall and the typical range of temperatures, humidity and chill you will experience in the night.
3. What type of sleeper are you? Everyone runs at different temperatures and so if you are a hot sleeper you will be looking for optimum breathability, and if you feel the cold then warm and snug is the priority.
4. The Natural, breathable and sustainable fill Material options: Hungarian Goose or Duck Down, New Zealand Alpaca, and New Zealand Wool.
5. The Comforter Construction: The fill weight, appearance and size that best suit you.

Your sleeping environment determines how much warmth and breathability you need.

• Older construction homes or colder regions: If you live in an older constructed house or an area with low or freezing winters, choose a winter-weight duvet for maximum warmth and snugness. We offer winter options across all our natural fill types to suit your needs.
• Modern, well-insulated homes or heated interiors: If your home retains heat or you use central heating, a lighter fill is usually more comfortable.
• Warmer climates: If winters are mild where you live, you’ll use a heavy duvet less often — breathable comfort for summer becomes the priority.

Customise your comforter by combining two different fill weights from our Hungarian down, alpaca, and wool ranges to get warm winter nights and cool, breathable summers. Our Four Seasons comforters are a popular, versatile choice for year round comfort.

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We offer a full range of options to suit your personal requirements and the specifics of your home and region listed below:
Winter Range: 90% Hungarian Goose Down, 80% Hungarian Goose Down, 50% Hungarian Goose Down, 80% Hungarian Duck Down, 50% Hungarian Duck Down, 400gsm Alpaca, and 500gsm Wool Duvets
Fall/Warmer Winter Environments: 90% Hungarian Goose Down, 80% Hungarian Goose Down, 80% Hungarian Duck Down, 250gsm Alpaca, and 350gsm Wool Comforters.
Summer Weight Comforters: 90% Hungarian Goose Down Summer Weight, 50% Hungarian Goose Down, 80% Hungarian Duck Down, 50% Hungarian Duck Down Summer Weight, 150gsm Alpaca, and 150gsm Wool Comforters.
Four Seasons Duvets: Our Four Seasons combination Comforters have a Summer Weight and an Autumn Weight which can be domed together to create a Winter Weight Comforter. These are available in Hungarian Goose Down, Hungarian Duck Down, New Zealand Alpaca and New Zealand Wool.

For couples who share a bed it can be a constant source of sleepless nights & debate. No sooner is one beginning to drift off than the other starts tossing and turning because they are too hot or cold. It is important to determine if you’re a Cold or Hot sleeper to find the right duvet for you and your partner.
Finding ideal bedding can be tricky if you’re a hot sleeper. A comforter makes a bed seem cozy and welcoming, but it can also add excess heat.
If you live in a warm climate or tend to sleep hot, having a comforter can cause you to sweat and overheat in the night. Thankfully, we make a range of natural comforters that allow you to get some additional warmth and coziness without feeling like you’re spending the night in a sauna.
For hot sleepers temperature regulation is one of the primary factors you should consider. NZ Alpaca and NZ Wool are materials with proven breathability and moisture-wicking ability, making them the optimum choice and are available in Winter, Fall, Summer and Four Seasons options. However, some hot sleepers still enjoy a down comforters soft, fluffy feel so if that's you then check out the 90% Hungarian Goose Down Summer Weight and Four Seasons options.
For cold sleepers we recommend Hungarian Down Comforters made with Goose or Duck Down. While they are lightweight, they are very efficient at trapping heat making them a popular choice in the coldest climates. They’re wonderfully insulative and will keep you feeling warm and cozy all night long, whilst still being breathable. Down clusters provide the insulation, while feathers add bulk and substance to the comforter. The higher the proportion of Hungarian down, the lighter the comforter; our 90% Hungarian Goose Down comforter will feel incredibly light but very warm.
Winter weight 400gsm Alpaca & 500gsm Wool Comforters will keep you warm in the coolest region but has added benefits of breathability and value, plus for those who like extra weight this is a great option.

Eiderdown is also the only company in New Zealand using the Hungarian Down Traceability System (HDTS) that allows a customer to scan a QR code to find out exactly where their down has come from, additional benefits of the down, and much more.

Wool comforters are popular as New Zealanders have a natural affinity with Wool. Our comforters are also priced such that they are a great entry level product into luxury bedding, and we often have people start with these products and then upgrade to other products once they’ve felt the quality we can offer. They are popular with customers who want a heavy comforter that will keep nice and warm. Our Wool Comforters also have the added benefit of being machine washable and are able to be tumble dried. Our Wool Comforters are available in Winter, Fall, Summer, or our incredibly popular Four Seasons Comforter.

The first thing you need to do is ask yourself a very simple question "What size do I need?"

Comforter sizes are pretty self-explanatory — more often than not, you will buy a comforter that's the same size as your mattress.

However, we would recommend for added coziness, you opt for a comforter that is one size bigger so that the edges hang over the sides. Not only will this create a more luxurious, five-star hotel feel, it will also give both you and your partner adequate coverage plus has adequate drape given most mattresses and bases are now made considerably higher.

These days some couples prefer to use two separate smaller comforters to avoid the nightly battle for blankets - something to consider!

All of our Comforter sizes are based on US standards.

Aesthetic appeal can make your sleep surface even more welcoming. Comforters are often the finishing touch on a bed, and it makes up the bulk of what you see on the surface.

Hungarian Goose or Duck Down Comforters are puffy, lofty and super cozy and are ideal for those who like their bed to look cloudlike and soft. Alpaca and wool tend to be less lofty and flatter appearance.

The weight of a comforter is a very personal choice; some want something lightweight and snugly while others prefer the feeling of extra weight. We have comforters at each end of the scale, and this is something to consider when making your choice. Check out the table below for the total weight for each comforter we produce. You can compare the weights for the various comforter sizes, fill types and seasonal warmth ratings. If you want more information, then you can contact us, and we'd be more than happy to help you.

Hungarian Goose Down Comforters:

Hungarian Duck Down Comforters:

New Zealand Alpaca Comforters:

New Zealand Wool Comforters: