Synthetic filler for pillows "swan's down"

Today the filler for pillows under the name "swan's down" is in great demand. But the material has nothing to do with swan plumage, except for texture. In fact, it is an artificial substitute, made in the image of swan fluff. Despite the fact that the material is synthetic, it is in no way inferior to the natural counterpart. And in terms of wear resistance and ease of maintenance, it even exceeds the natural counterpart.

What is it like?

Swan down is a synthetic polyester microfiber. Each of its villus is made in the form of a thin spiral and processed with silicone. The diameter of the spiral nap is much thinner than a human hair. The coils are woven together, resulting in balls. Due to this, the synthetic copy looks like a swan fringe, which is located under the feather of a bird in the chest and abdomen area.

Padded polyester weighs little, is very soft and easy to clean. But in some respects it loses to the natural original. To the touch, the material is light, delicate, soft and quickly takes on its original shape after compression. It has high warming qualities.

Swan Down Pillow: Pros and Cons

Artificial fiber has a lot of positive qualities. The most important of them is hypoallergenic. In synthetic polyester, dust mites do not start, mold and fungus do not occur. Therefore, the risk of allergic reactions and other health problems is reduced to zero.

Other benefits of tinsuleyt include the following factors.

• Low weight. The mass of the pillow of 50x70 cm is about 1000 grams.
• High elasticity. After sleep, the shape of the bedding is easily restored due to the spiral configuration of the fibers.
• Uncomplicated care. Products with synthetic gasket are easily washed in a typewriter. The requirements for care and use are minimal.
• Lack of smell. Despite the synthetic origin of insulation, it does not smell and does not absorb extraneous odors.
• Convenience. Synthetic polyester is very soft, which guarantees a comfortable sleep.

• Security. The material does not pose a threat to the health of either an adult or a child.
• Neat look. The coils of the pack are interlocked and covered with silicone.Due to this, they do not go outside, beyond the boundaries of the cover and pillow cases.
• Value for money. The cost of such goods is low due to synthetic origin. And the quality and durability are excellent.
• Good breathability. Air villi well pass the air. It provides good air circulation. Dried products with the contents of tinselleyt quickly.
• Long service life. With proper care, a pillow can last 5 years or more.

There are not so many disadvantages, but it was not without them. The disadvantages of synthetic microfiber include the following.

• Low hygroscopicity. Moisture does not circulate as well on the inner surface as air. This is not in favor of tinsuleyt, especially with the problem of increased sweating. But the minus easily turns into a plus when washing. Dries polyester synthetics quickly.
• Property to collect static electricity. This ability can damage your hair. To prevent this from happening, you need to treat the fabric of the cover with an antistatic.
• Lack of fixation of the neck. The fiber texture is so soft that the head is literally buried in it. For people with orthopedic problems, this is a significant minus.

What material to choose: artificial or natural?

Production of goods from natural raw materials is practically not carried out. In fact, to create a filler for one pillow would have to destroy 10 swans. In this case, the main part of the natural filler will be a feather, not a fluff. There is a more humane way - to collect fluff during shedding. But it is not very effective. Only 30-40 grams of raw material is collected from one bird. Such a scanty amount is easy to explain - the bird is thermophilic and pubescent is not as abundant as the northern birds. Not surprisingly, the cost of real fluff is not cheap.

The collection and processing of bird fluff is expensive and does not differ in humanity with respect to these rare and beautiful inhabitants of nature. Therefore, speaking of products from swan's down, imply a synthetic substitute. Today, an artificial analogue is made - tinsuleyt. In terms of parameters, it is no worse, and sometimes even better than the natural swan edge.

Use of Artificial Swan Down

The main field of application of synthetic tinsuleyt is the manufacture of bedding. Light and warm padding is used for other purposes.

• Manufacture of outerwear. Moreover, suitable tinsuleyt for sewing both adults and children's jackets and coats.

• Making toys. Sometimes artificial "stuffing" is used for stuffing children's or interior toys.

• Warm winter suits. Down fill the inner space of winter sets - overalls, jackets, trousers, parks.

• The edge of the shoe. Most often it is slippers with beautiful, delicate tamping in different colors.

• Sewing a sofa bed. Due to the fact that the material is easily washable and practically does not lose its shape, it is often used to produce such decorative items as sofa beds.

Use of natural swan down

Today, real fluff is almost never used. This happens for several reasons.

1. Costly production.The fluff is collected in a humane way only during the molt. Once a year, one swan can give only 30, maximum 40 grams of raw materials. Due to this, the cost can not be called affordable.
2. Swan - a bird listed in the Red Book. This means that there are not so many individuals left. Exterminate unique birds for blankets and parks inhumane and inappropriate.
3. For durability and durability, the natural original is inferior to an artificial copy. In addition, real fluff can cause allergies. After all, it mites, mold and fungi.

Bird fluff is rarely used, except for making cosmetic powder puffs for powder and blush. Artificial analog is cheaper, stronger and more durable. It is much easier to wash, has high antibacterial and hypoallergenic indicators.

Prices for natural and artificial swan's down

Buy a product made from 100% natural material is not an easy task. First, it is very rare. Secondly, the purchase will be expensive. For example, a blanket with a filler made of natural swan fluff will cost 11,000 rubles.

The price of an artificial substitute is many times cheaper. Depending on the size and fabric of the cover, a blanket with a gasket made of tinsuleyte will cost between 1300 and 2500 rubles.

Bamboo or artificial swan's down: the subtleties of choice

Bamboo filler is obtained from natural raw materials. For this, cellulose fibers of a plant are processed mechanically or chemically. Stuffing turns out elastic, strong. Products with bamboo filling have good antistatic and hypoallergenic qualities.

If we talk about which product to choose - “bamboo” or artificial swan's down, then everything depends on the purpose of the purchase.

Swan down pillows. Suitable for those who love comfort and convenience. They are soft, warm, light. The price of such products is acceptable, and they will last 5 years or more.

Bamboo filler. Recommended for those who care about their health. Due to the elasticity of the cushion with bamboo "filling" are shown to those who experience pain in the cervical region. But bamboo fillers will not solve serious problems. For therapeutic purposes, orthopedic bedding will be needed. Also, bamboo nap well breathable air, and provides excellent thermoregulation. For those who do not like overheating pillows, this option is ideal. At the price of bamboo exceeds tinsuleyt.

Subtleties of care

As already mentioned, polyester microfiber does not cause difficulties in the care. In order for products with tinselite to last longer, you need to follow a few simple rules:

1. Ventilation. Once every 3-6 months, pillows and blankets need airing.

   To prevent strong dusting, it is worth 2-3 times a year to vacuum the pillow or clean it by other means.

2. Washing. Ideal option - hand wash. But if there is no time, then machine wash is quite possible.

   They are not afraid of machine delicate washing.

3. Drying. In the drum products from tinsuleta can not be dried. They especially do not need it. Bed sets dry quickly in an upright position in the air.

   It has good air circulation, which means that the pillow dries quickly.

4. Storage. Simply lay the blanket in a vacuum bag.

   In the presence of pain in the neck or for the prevention of osteochondrosis, it is worthwhile to choose products with orthopedic effects.

Is it possible to machine wash a machine?

For quick cleaning of pillows and blankets suitable machine wash machine. But you should choose a delicate mode with a temperature of water heating not higher than 30-40 30С. Bleaches and other aggressive cleaners should not be used. Detergents should be mild. After washing, it is recommended to shake the washed things a little so that the tinselite does not crumple and evenly distribute inside. Ironing after washing is contraindicated. From hot exposure to iron synthetics can melt.

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