Die Zudecke Hungarian Goose Down Pillows

Why Choose Hungarian Goose Down?

Goose down from Hungary is well known for being one of the finest duvet fillings in the world and used throughout the hospitality industry in the best 5 star hotels. They can be very expensive but until you have tried one you will never really know what all the fuss is about. There is quite a lot of choice when you are shopping for duvets but there is a minefield of information, everyone is trying to tell you just how good theirs are, so we have come up with a few reasons why our Hungarian duvets are the best. Our Ultimate range always uses the best quality that is available, the down is 100% pure with a very high fill power rating of 800 and the cases we use are made from quality cotton cambric which has a thread count of 300 to ensure that comfort.

One of the reasons down from Hungary is preferred when it comes to making duvets is that the cold harsh climate that is found in a Hungarian wintertime produces a superior quality as the geese have to adapt to the cold. Goose down comes in clusters that vary in size, the largest ones are like a 50 pence coin and the smaller ones are more like a 1 pence coin, the larger the clusters the warmer and more insulation is provided. Large clusters are also lighter and fluffier which helps them to separate easier when it gets too warm. This is essential for heat regulation, as the down clusters move to release trapped warm air it helps the body cool down, this is a totally natural process and is good for the body and essential for a healthy night’s sleep.

So how can we measure how lightweight and fluffy the down is? Well, this is measured by a Fill Power test, this rating starts at around 300 and goes up to approximately 1000. Feather duvets are at the lower scale of this test, higher percentage down duvets start at around 400 for the cheap duvets and go up to around 600 fill power. Luxury pure down duvets with zero feathers range from 600 to 800 fill power, the most expensive Eider down duvets which are hand picked and cost a small fortune are the upper most reach of the test starting at 800 fill power. So, you can see that our duvets are made from a high quality down which can be traced back to the farms in Hungary where the clusters were collected.

You do get what you pay for and when it comes to duvets there is no exception to this rule, you now know where we source the down, so the next step is the case. We choose a 300 thread count which is woven to a strong and resilient cotton cambric, this feels super soft and luxurious but is still a strong even weave to ensure that the filling does not poke through the case. If you choose a case that has a higher thread count and made from cotton sateen you run the risk of the down coming through the fabric as cotton sateen with a high thread count is too soft, this is worth bearing in mind when you are looking for your next duvet. Also look out for cassette construction with internal baffle walls, a 300 count cotton is the ideal fabric as it is still nice to the touch but strong enough to take the cassette stitching required to keep the duvet cells in place and stop the filling migrating from one cell to another leaving cold spots. The internal baffle walls also help keep the filling evenly distributed in the middle of the cells, this stops the down from clumping together in the corners, once again leaving the cells feeling bare and not covering you properly.

Another good reason to choose Hungarian down is that the clusters are so light and clean that they retain their bounce for much longer than other downs. This helps them to last far longer than cheaper alternatives. Just a good shake every now and then helps get air back into the fibres and rejuvenates them back to their original state. We adhere to all the UK and European Union rules on animal welfare, this is a very strict and rigorous set of rules and for good reason. Other countries that do not have this system can lead to animal cruelty and this is not what we are about. There are no farms that raise goose primarily for the purpose of sourcing goose down. There is no plucking, trimming or skinning of the goose down from live birds. There are only two sources for obtaining Hungarian goose down. It is either collected from the meat industry, where the geese are used as food or from natural moulting that the birds go through as they age. They shed the feathers, which are then collected for commercial purposes. All the Hungarian down products follow this humane treatment. Today, customers want to know that no animals have been harmed to bring them comfort. This is a huge selling point for Hungarian down products because customers not only want to sleep comfortably, but peacefully too.

DELIVERY

Please allow 3 business days for delivery, except for made to order items, they may take a little longer.

Shipping is available within Great Britain, Europe and most Worldwide destinations.

How much will postage and packaging cost?

We charge a flat rate of £4.95 for any purchase to be shipped within Mainland Great Britain.

All orders over £100.00 will be delivered free of charge to UK mainland addresses only.

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS WILL INCUR AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE.

For all other destinations including Ireland, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands, Europe and Worldwide areas, please contact our sales team for our special discounted rates before placing your order.

NOTE: if the item you have selected is Made to Order item, please check our Delivery and Returns section below.

• Coolmax Bedding: 10 Day Manufacturing Time
• Duvets: 10 Day Manufacturing Time
• Pillows: 10 Day Manufacturing Time
• Mattress Toppers: 10 Day Manufacturing Time

Delivery and Returns

PLEASE NOTE ALL *MADE TO MEASURE* AND *MADE TO ORDER* items cannot be cancelled once placed.

Made to order items cannot be returned unless they are faulty.

If you do cancel your order at any point we will only refund 50% of the value of your order.

Free Delivery is available for all orders and items in the United Kingdom Mainland over £100.00, orders under this value are a flat rate of £4.95.

We also deliver to most European and Worldwide destinations, different shipping rates are applicable for each country.

Please email us at sales@bedlinendirect.co.uk for a competitive courier quote.

Can I track my order?

To obtain the tracking number for your order, please contact our sales team at sales@bedlinendirect.co.uk

If there is a problem with my order who do I contact?

If there is a problem with your order, please contact our sales team at sales@bedlinendirect.co.uk

How long will it take for my order to arrive?

We use multiple destinations for our warehousing to reduce cost to our customers.

Our normal delivery times are between 3 and 5 days.

If this cannot be met we will contact you by email or telephone to inform you of any delay.

If your order has not arrived within the allotted time, please contact our sales team: sales@bedlinendirect.co.uk

Returns & Refunds

What if I change my mind?

We will accept returns for change of mind provided the return is from an address in Great Britain.

Within 14 days from the date of your receipt of the products and the products have not been used.

All products must be un-used and returned in their original packaging, fit for resale, (including the cardboard folded between the products and all retail packaging).

All returns MUST be notified by email to sales@bedlinendirect.co.uk before sending goods back to us.

All goods are to be returned at the buyer's expense.

WHAT IF A PRODUCT IS FAULTY OR INCORRECTLY DELIVERED?

Bedlinen Direct take extreme care in ensuring our goods are of the highest quality.

However, if for any reason you find that one of our products is faulty, or we have not delivered what you ordered, we would like to help you resolve the problem.

Returns will be accepted for products purchased online if they are faulty or the products delivered do not match your order.

You will need to provide proof of purchase (which may include the invoice, credit card statement or other payment statement) at the time of making the return.

If your item proves to be faulty or delivered incorrectly, we will refund the postage cost up to a maximum of £10.00 for returning the items to us.

WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR RETURNS?

You can register your intention to return by email our sales team at sales@bedlinendirect.co.uk and we will guide you through the process.

Please do not send goods back without informing us first as we use multiple warehouse facilities.

You will need the correct address in order to ensure safe delivery of your returned item.

You will then receive a communication from us when the goods have been received.

All goods are to be returned at the buyer's expense.

Full refund or exchange will be given less any delivery charges all ready incurred subject to this criteria being met.

Please email us in the event that you are dissatisfied with the goods or service you have received.

Will we endeavour to rectify all issues within 24 hours to your total satisfaction (prior to any return of goods).

Bedlinen Direct will ensure all costs associated with returning faulty or incorrectly delivered goods, including delivery costs, is at no expense to you.

Returns of product:

All items should be returned in their original packaging.

This policy applies to products purchased from the website: www.bedlinendirect.co.uk.

All prices on our site are displayed in Pounds Sterling (GBP) and will be charged in Pounds Sterling.

WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS WHEN I RETURN AN ITEM BOUGHT FROM BEDLINEN DIRECT?

We provide two return options for faulty or incorrectly delivered products and where our change of mind policy applies.

These are:

1: Replacement

2: Full refund to your account (e.g. Credit/Debit card, PayPal etc.)

On occasion your requested replacement item may have sold out by the time your product is posted and received by us.

If your replacement is not available, a full refund will be processed.

How Long Will It Take To Get a Refund?

Once your goods have been received by Bedlinen Direct, please allow up to 10 working days for your credit to be processed back to your account.

You will receive an email confirming the receipt of your refund.

Who Gets The Refund If We Return a Gift?

The refund on a correctly returned item that was given as a gift will be credited to the original card or account used to purchase the gift.