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Elderdown Pillow

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$4500 for a fricking pillow?

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iderdown, or eider down, comes from the Common Eider Duck, a large migratory sea duck. This down is exceptionally soft and has insulating properties superior to any other down. The eiderdown used in our duvets and pillows comes from Canada, in sanctuaries located on islands in the St. Lawrence Estuary, where the eider ducks can safely rest and nest during their annual migration.
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The Male and Female Eider Duck
These sanctuaries are closely managed and cared for by the Société Duvetnor Ltée (a non-profit organization founded by Jean Bédard), in conjunction with the Canadian Wildlife Service. Many other birds that live and nest on these islands also benefit from the work of this group, along with the Eider Duck.
The Eider Duck, and the profits from the eider down harvest, is the vehicle through which this sanctuary is able to continue its work. Some of the islands are open to the public and Eco-tourism and education is another important aspect of Devetnor's mission.
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An Eider Duck Nest
The Harvest
The female eider duck plucks the down from her breast to line her nest and cover the eggs, keeping them warm. As the eggs near the end of the incubation period the down is gathered from the nests by a devoted team of wildlife biologists and volunteer assistants. Great care is taken to minimize any disturbance to the eider duck during this process, and while the birds are nesting their human guardians help protect them from predators, both human and wild. This relationship between wild eider duck and guardian has existed for generations and helps insure the continued existence of a beautiful rare bird and a valuable resource.
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Eiderdown Clusters
From Their Nest, To Yours
True Eiderdown is the only down that has absolutely no feathers or rigid quills. It is extremely soft, elastic and resistant to repeated compression. This means that your eiderdown duvet or pillow will never lose it's comforting warmth and fluffy loft. It's durability is unequaled by any other down. Eiderdown, with its softness and unique "cling" (also known as cohesion) is exceptionally well suited for use in bedding, with a seemingly amazing ability to regulate temperature, keeping you warm when it's cold, and cooler when it's warm.
The Eider Down used in our comforters (or duvets) and pillows is the finest available, anywhere in the world. It tests at approximately 700 fill power. Yet, due to the "hooks" in the eiderdown cluster it has a phenomenal density and cling and insulates at an amazing 1000+ fill power. If you were to hold a small amount in the palm of your hand you would feel no weight, just a soft growing warmth.
Eider down is extremely rare, which helps account for its costliness. It is also the softest, lightest and warmest down in the world, which helps account for its demand. Our eiderdown is highly prized for its quality, purity and cleanliness.

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