Replacement

Since down and feathers are natural materials they undergo a certain natural ageing process. In the course of time the filling gradually desiccates and you will find an increasing number of broken and damaged down and feathers. You can slow down the process by proper care (fluff up the duvet or pillow every day and air them regularly), but you cannot stop it.

 

If your duvet is not worn out, you should have it cleaned to remove residue such as sweat.

Even though you have always cared for the bedding products, e. g. you have never beaten of vacuum-cleaned them, the down and feathers will increasingly lose their original resiliency over time which is a natural ageing process.

Down-and-feather-filled duvets should be replaced by new ones after 8 to 10 years of use. Pillows should be replaced after 5 years at the latest.