FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHERE DO YOU SOURCE THE DOWN AND FEATHERS FOR YOUR PRODUCTS?

Our products are filled only with the best quality Polish white goose down from the Greater Poland region, where geese farming has a very long and proud tradition. Geese are farmed in ecologically friendly areas and in natural, free-range conditions – this ensures their down is considered the best in the world. Buyers from all around the world, and predominantly from Germany and Japan, are always snapping it up. Many Polish goose down products bear a special origin marking, which proves our globally-recognized reputation in this industry.

We carefully check all our suppliers in terms of product quality, natural geese farming methods, as well as down obtaining process. We adhere to the cruelty free principle and do not cooperate with suppliers who use inhumane practices.

DO DOWN DUVETS AND PILLOWS CAUSE ALLERGIES?

A bodily response that some users of other duvets may notice is actually a dust mite allergy. Mites sometimes develop in products filled with poorly cleaned and unsterilized down or feathers. Allergy to natural fillings such as down and feathers is extremely rare. Research by Finnish scientists from the South Karelia Central Hospital has shown that a very small percentage of people who are suspected of having a feather allergy are actually allergic to bird feathers. 269 patients participated in the study and only 3 of them had been found to be genuinely allergic to feathers. Also, the research had not shown significant differences between the amount of dust mites in bedding filled with feathers and bedding filled with synthetic materials.Regardless of what the pillows are filled with, remember to wash them regularly as this will neutralize the dust mites that are present in them. Allow a professional laundry service take care of your down duvet in order to achieve the best possible results – they’ll wash it and dry it appropriately.

Regardless of what the pillows are filled with, remember to wash them regularly as this will neutralize the dust mites that are present in them. Allow a professional laundry service take care of your down duvet in order to achieve the best possible results – they’ll wash it and dry it appropriately.

WHAT DUVET SIZE SHOULD I BUY?

The most popular and most frequently purchased duvet size for one person is 155 cm x 200 cm. The 155 cm x 200 cm duvet fits perfectly into 160 cm x 200 cm bedding, which is the most common on the Polish and European markets.

The 140 cm x 200 cm down duvet is most often bought by parents for their children.

A 220 cm x 200 cm duvet is the is the right choice when you’re looking for a duvet that will comfortably cover two persons. However, we recommend that you measure the width of your bed before purchasing a duvet for two; the duvet should be slightly wider than the mattress, but not by a lot. The edges of your down duvet may extend slightly over the sides of the bed.

Emkap offers the following duvet sizes: 180 cm x 200 cm, 200 cm x 220 cm, and larger ones: 200 cm x 240 cm, 220 cm x 240 cm, or even 220 cm x 270 cm. We’re happy to answer your specific needs and sew a duvet just for you. Reach out to us!

CAN USED PILLOWS AND DUVETS BE REJUVENATED?

From the company's earliest days we have been offering pillows and duvets alteration services. We rejuvenate used down and feathers by subjecting them to thermal treatment, cleaning, refreshing, and adapting them for further use – in short, we lend them a new lease of life.

WHAT FABRICS DO YOU USE TO SEW YOUR DUVETS AND PILLOWS?

We use ticking fabrics in our pillows and duvets. We only use natural, 100% dense cotton materials. Woven in a special manner, they and are intended for down and feathers-filled products. The fabrics used come from reputable, Polish companies and are of the highest quality that stand out due to their extraordinary softness.

The “1926” Collection includes a natural and extremely pleasant batiste fabric with a thread spec. NM 190/190. On the other hand, the “Ewa Premium Heritage” Collection is all draped in a satin, down-proof 100% cotton fabric cover, with a thread spec. NM 100/100 per cm2.

HOW DO I CHOOSE THE RIGHT DUVET FOR MYSELF IF I'M ALWAYS COLD OR TOO WARM?

Feeling warm or cold is a very individual thing. Depending on individual preferences, there are three different types of customers:

those who are always warm and are looking for a duvet which won’t make them sweat, even in hot summer nights
those who are always cold and are looking for a light alternative to the many duvets and blankets which they normally wrap themselves in
those who have no specific temperature requirements, but love the comfort of down.

We are fully aware of just how crucial thermoregulation is in the quest for healthy sleep – that’s why we are confident in recommending our goose down duvets to those who are always cold as well as those who are always too hot. The cold ones among you will enjoy our all-season down duvets characterized by unprecedented quality, fill power, and sheer lightness! For those who are always warm or for women going through menopause the spring-summer down duvets will offer the best value. Down duvets are perfect isolators and they adapt to the bodily temperature which also changes throughout the night – so that nothing disturbs your sleep.

I HAVE A NON-STANDARD BED. CAN I ORDER A TAILOR-MADE DUVET?

Yes, you can – we also make duvets to order as per the customer's request. Please bear in mind that our duvets come in all possible sizes; however, we’re also experienced in sewing duvets for tall people and couples, ensuring that every part of their body is properly wrapped all night long.

ARE DOWN DUVETS AND PILLOWS A GOOD CHOICE FOR WOMEN GOING THROUGH MENOPAUSE?

Hormonal changes mean that many women going through menopause struggle with hot flashes and night sweats. These symptoms are caused by fluctuating levels of estrogen, which interferes with the thermoregulation of the body. Proper sleeping conditions are thus more important than ever before and this includes a duvet which won’t be too warm and stuffy. Choose a spring-summer down duvet from the “1926” Collection or the “Ewa Premium Heritage Collection" It’s wrapped in 100% pure cotton, with a luxurious natural down filling and it’s bound to make you feel cosy without feeling too warm. These duvets are lighter – our design specifically targeted those experiencing heat waves. Down also wicks moisture away from the body, which makes us feel refreshed even after a difficult night. Our female clients sometimes tell us that these duvets finally ended arguments about bedroom temperature and thus saved their marriage 😉