Down Feathers Go Up - Wall Street Journal (blog)

Down Feathers Go Up Wall Street Journal (blog) By WSJ Staff Prices for goose and duck down are flying away. The increase is forcing apparel and bedding makers to re-engineer their goods, or search for alternatives. All photographs by Allison V. Smith for The Wall Street Journal. and more »

WSJ: Prices Up For Down Feathers; Jackets, Comforters More Expensive - Wall Street Journal

WSJ: Prices Up For Down Feathers; Jackets, Comforters More Expensive Wall Street Journal Hollander Home Fashions LLC, one of the largest bedding and pillow manufacturers in North America, has seen its margins on pillows and comforters shrink as down prices floated higher. It has replaced goose down with less-costly duck down in some ... and more »

HEloise: Top sheet gets voted down - Houston Chronicle

HEloise: Top sheet gets voted down Houston Chronicle Kidding! Does the top sheet go on the bed facing up or down? The response was overwhelmingly that the top sheet should be facing down! Then fold the sheet back over the comforter or blanket, showing a portion of the "finished" or print side. and more »

Newly Opened Down To Pillows Helps Shoppers Get Good Sleep - PR Web (press release)

Newly Opened Down To Pillows Helps Shoppers Get Good Sleep PR Web (press release) Having the right bedding that is inviting, soft and attractive is a must, and nothing beats down pillows, down comforters and feather bed toppers. One brand new store currently celebrating its grand opening is the go-to source for the best in bedroom ...

Foie gras in the Hudson Valley - USA TODAY

Foie gras in the Hudson Valley USA TODAY Marcus Henley says the ducks are sold to feather processing facilities and will be used for fillings in down comforters and jackets. Moullard ducks are first force fed when they are 3 months old. Hunters have always known that geese and ducks gorging ... and more »