Question from HELLEN HEAVEN
I recently decided to buy my 2 year old son a comforter. I had decided that I would go for down, and then changed my mind when I saw the price.
I also thought that a polyester filled comforter would be more practical!
Then I got home and started to worry about what’s in the polyester, being slowly released ….. any ideas what I should do, how can I find out if even the feathers are treated in some way?
Thanks.
Debra’s Answer
I would choose a down comforter over polyester. However, people with feather allergies prefer polyester.
Polyester is a material I personally avoid, and polyester fabrics are treated with formaldehyde. However, in the larger scheme of things, the toxicity is relatively minor.
You might try looking for a used down comforter, or buying one on sale after Christmas. Try an off-price store, too, like Ross or Marshall’s for a down comforter at a more affordable price.
There are, of course, comforters filled with other natural fibers. Mine is filled with organic wool. But these are no less expensive than down.
