Synthetic Down Comforters and Pillows Review - Primaloft Hypoallergenic

Primaloft comforter and pillows all contain hypoallergenic fill

by Mercia Tapping, President, AllergyBuyersClub.com

Primaloft bedding is very popular and last year we ran out last Fall due to high demand. So if you want pillows or comforters by Primaloft, please order early as it can take up to 6 to 8 weeks for delivery.

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Here is my take on Primaloft. If you use a duvet cover on the comforter and have it professionally cleaned (we recommend environmentally friendly wet cleaning) it will last a lot longer. The pillows are wonderfully soft and comfortable, they just do not last as long as a good quality Hypodown pillow but the price is right. My husband's favorite pillow is Primaloft medium.

Pluses:

We are pleased to say that we think Primaloft is the best of the synthetic down "feel alikes" with some caveats.

• Workmanship: Good, especially on the sateen versions. The Primaloft comforters have a sewn through box design promoting an even distribution of fill.
• Fill: Evenly distributed and puffy in the comforters. Less puffy in the synthetic down blanket.
• Care: Machine washable in theory, but most people do not have a machine that is big enough to allow for drying to be even. We do suggest using a duvet cover or dust mite encasing to prolong the comforter's life. For our money we would have it professionally cleaned.
• Pricing: Value priced with relation to its overall quality.

Minuses:

• Synthetic down Primaloft comforters will not last as long as a down comforter and in no way will you get the same amount of warmth from them as a hypoallergenic down comforter.
• We estimate that you will get about 1/3 the life with a Primaloft comforter compared to a down comforter.

Summary:

Primaloft is one of the best choices you can make when selecting hypoallergenic comforters or synthetic down blankets. The warranty periods are shorter than those for high quality down products. Note: These synthetic down comforters simulate the fill power of a 550 or less fill down comforter which won't be as warm as a 700 or 800 down fill power comforter. We therefore suggest that these are better for Southern or moderate climates, than for the Northeast.

Primaloft Comforters from $119.95

Primaloft Pillows from $84.95

First Published: end July 2002
Updated: April 2007

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