Eider down comes from the wild eider duck of the same name, which is native mainly to Iceland, Scotland, Scandinavia, Siberia and North America. It is perfectly adapted to the cold climate of these Arctic regions and develops exceptionally large flocks of down with microscopic barbs. These hook together and form a kind of fine fleece with extraordinary thermal insulation properties and excellent breathability at the same time. Eider down is very light, extremely soft and offers an inimitable cuddly comfort.
Eider down is a very exclusive natural product that comes from the wild eider duck. Every year in spring, after the breeding season is over, the down is collected from the left-behind nests of the eider ducks, dried and cleaned in labour-intensive manual work.