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    Down vs down alternative comforter — real difference?

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    Anonymous

    4 months ago

    Allergic-leaning. Is a high-end down alternative (Buffy, Brooklinen Down Alt) actually comparable to real down, or am I missing something?

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    Anonymous4 months ago

    Real down has better drape and weight distribution. Alts are getting close though — Buffy is genuinely impressive.

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    Anonymous4 months ago

    For allergies, hypoallergenic down (washed and treated) is fine for 95% of people. RDS-certified down has come a long way.

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    Anonymous4 months ago

    Down alt clumps over time, period. If you commit to down, you commit for 10+ years.

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