If you have ever had a goose duvet blanket or a wrap-down cushion, or perhaps smelled a little, the chances of filling goose down were not properly cleaned at the factory level and you had the worst product.
People are not allergic to goose feathers and feathers. They are allergic to what is left in goose down and feathers.
People do not actually have an allergy to goose down feathers, down feathers or down feathers - this is what is left on the goose before you fill a comforter or pillow in which people are allergic.
This may sound bad, but things like dust mites, dandruff, fats, and oils are very common in unwashed goose material. These are items that, when not washed out, cause allergies and reactions in some people. These are the items that cause odors in goose down products.
When goose material is improperly washed at the factory level, and because of some products, allergic reactions occur, most people mistakenly associate allergies with the fact that they are directly related to filling with geese and feather. Because many people do not really know about these facts, they assume that this is a goose pubis, because of which they are allergic.
If you have ever experienced discomfort or experienced an allergic reaction to what you think are goslings, there are many ways to avoid a reaction in the future. It all comes down to choosing the right product.
I can assure you that you are not allergic to properly cleaned and sterilized goose materials. When goose down is properly cleaned and sterilized, it becomes “truly hypoallergenic.” This type of goose down was completely devoid of all materials that cause allergies, and was heat treated to become completely sterile before it was placed on a blanket or pillow.
Another thing to look for is "defenseless" shells. Invalid shells do not leak. Nothing happens, nothing comes out. When really hypoallergenic goose down is placed in a protective sheath, you are guaranteed a product without allergies.
Some things that can be over-used are underfilled products that claim to be “sanitized.” There is a difference between the words "sanitized" and "sterilized."
- Sanitation is a chemical treatment. It can be used during periods when goose down is not cleaned to truly hypoallergenic standards. By spraying a chemical disinfectant on the goose down, the manufacturers only mask the allergy problem, and do not solve it.
- Sterilization of goose down is the result of heat treatment over time. Top-level producers will flush out the goose, so it is completely free from dust, dandruff and ticks. They then heat the goose down in massive commercial dryers to temperatures in excess of 120 degrees Celsius. When the goose substance is heated to such temperatures, it is held there for at least 30 minutes, which ensures sterilization of goose down material.
Because of this key difference, disinfected goose down cannot be considered a “true” hypoallergenic goose down and, therefore, is a lower-quality, much cheaper product that sterilizes the goose.
According to North American standards, there are many requirements that must be met by goose down to be considered hypoallergenic goose down. Industrial minimum standards for turbidity - 500 mm. The best manufacturers in the industry set their own 800 mm internal turbidity standards to ensure true hypoallergenic goose down material.
In another article I will explain exactly what “turbidity” is and how it is calculated. Another purity specification I will show is the “Oxygen Number”. These are two of the greatest specifications that determine the purity quality of your goose-down filler.
As you can see, there are many factors that contribute to the cleanliness and quality of a truly hypoallergenic goose, and it is extremely important that you know about these factors when buying the next luxurious goose blanket, pillow or goose robe.
Do not be deceived by companies that claim that their goose down is an allergy when they do not rid their materials of allergenic substances! Stay informed, live well.
