Re-creating the luxury-hotel sleep experience at home is very easy, says Bob Hickman, Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing, United Feather & Down. The secret to improved sleep comfort is understanding the features and benefits products have to offer before you buy, he says.
- Down and feather bedding – many people believe they are allergic to feather and down, not true, Freshness Assured feather and down is hypoallergenic
- Down alternative bedding -- look for products that closely mimic the characteristics of high quality down bedding
- Products you'll need to look for:
- Mattress pad
- Pillows
- Comforter, duvet insert, and/or blanket
The company's signature down and down-alternatives are sold through retailers such as Pottery Barn, The Company Store, Bloomingdale's and Bed, Bath and Beyond. Lyocell Down, Insuloft Down and MicroMax brand products recently were awarded "Best Buy" status in the February 2008 issue of Consumers Digest magazine
United Feather and Down has an outlet store open to the public located at their factory at 414 E. Golf Road in Des Plaines. The outlet store is open Monday – Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM. The company also holds a yearly tent sale where they sell merchandise at deep discounts.
For more information, log on to www.ufandd.com, e-mail info@ufandd.com or call 847-296-6500.
Products Shown on ABC 7
MATTRESS PAD:
Lyocell Down Mattress Pad
Sold At: Select Comfort
Nature's Preference Lyocell Down Mattress Topper
Retail Price: $149.99-$219.99
PILLOWS:
Westin's "Heavenly Bed" Feather & Down Pillow
Sold At: Nordstrom
50/50 WGF/D Bed Pillow
Retail Price: $75-$85
Westin's "Heavenly Bed" Down Alternative Pillow
Sold At: Nordstrom
Comforel Bed Pillow and Euro Square
Retail Price: $35-$50
Westin's "Heavenly Bed" Down Blanket
Sold At: Nordstrom
Down Blanket
Retail Price: $200-$250
Westin's "Heavenly Bed" Down Duvet Insert
Sold At: Nordstrom
Down Duvet Insert
Retail Price: $250-$275
Lyocell Down Side Sleeper Pillow - Consumer's Digest 2008 Award Winner
Sold At: Select Comfort
Nature's Preference Side Sleeper Pillow
Retail Price: $79.99-$99.99
MicroMax™ Bed Pillow - Consumer's Digest 2008 Award Winner
Sold At: Bloomingdale's
Retail Price: $29.99-$49.99
Insuloft Down Comforter - Consumer's Digest 2008 Award Winner
Sold At: Pottery Barn
Supreme Goose Down Comforter
Retail Price: $199-$349
