#1 in Sleep Product Research Millions Served Since 2008 Mattress Topper Reviews – Summary Memory Foam Mattress Topper Reviews Latex Mattress Topper Reviews Wool Mattress Topper Reviews Mattress Topper Reviews > Featherbed Topper Reviews Featherbed Reviews, Ratings and Comparisons Based on 4,607 Actual Consumer Experiences What You Need To Know THE GOOD: Featherbeds (also known as feather mattress toppers) are often effective at softening a firm mattress. They typically cost less and sleep hot less than the average mattress topper. THE BAD: Regular fluffing / shaking is needed to maintain most loft and comfort. Lumpiness / clumping is possible. Thickness and cushioning may be inadequate for some people. Feathers may poke through the cover, causing discomfort. Dry cleaning is often required. THE TOPPER: Despite its name, a featherbed is not an actual bed or mattress but a mattress topper. The product is filled mostly or entirely with feathers
from the wings and backs of geese and duck. THE COMPETITION: Mainly fiberbeds and wool toppers. Learn how featherbeds compare in the mattress topper comparison. Featherbed Ratings: As a Group The ratings show how featherbeds compare to the average topper as evaluated by consumers. For ratings on individual models, see the following section. Prices often range $60-$155. The average price is $87 which is well lower than that of the average mattress topper ($141). Given their relatively low price and general effectiveness at softening a mattress, featherbeds are a solid value. Featherbeds have similar longevity / durability as other topper types. About 20% of owners report that some feathers escape the topper, especially during shaking / fluffing. The product will lose at least some of its loft and softness over time. Heavier featherbeds tend to be thicker (and softer) than lighter ones. Sleepers will sink in and be surrounded more by a thicker topper.
About 20% of owners with back pain report their featherbed helps to reduce it. Feathers poking through the cover may cause discomfort and even pain. Featherbeds provide limited conforming-to-the-body support especially without regular shaking and fluffing. Unlike memory foam and latex toppers, featherbeds do not reduce your motion from reaching and disturbing your partner. No lumpiness / clumping Lumpiness and clumping of the feathers is possible without regular shaking and fluffing. Easy to move on Featherbeds tend to provide little resistance to changing positions, getting up off the bed. While better than memory foam and latex, odor is still a problem for about 6% of owners. Bothersome heat retention is reported by no more than 3% of owners. Featherbeds tend to sleep warm in winter and cooler in summer. The feathers or lining inside may make a soft crunching / crackling noise when compressed. Mostly well suited, aside from the occasional poking feather.
Easy to lift, handle, move Weight is often 14-18 lbs (queen) which is about average for mattress topper. Proper fit / secure Most featherbeds simply lie on top of a mattress without corner straps or elastic skirts to fasten them. If placed between the mattress and a fitted sheet, featherbeds tend to stay mostly in place. Shaking / fluffing is needed to maintain loft and comfort – from every day to every few weeks depending on owner preference. Product may cause bed to appear somewhat lumpy and uneven. Dry cleaning is often recommended. The following table compares featherbeds that have at least 80% owner satisfaction based on 200 or more consumer experiences. Natural Baffle- channel Featherbed Cluster Top Baffle Box White Goose Feather & Down Contains down (for added softness) twin, full, queen, king, CA king twin, full, queen, king * Heavier featherbeds tend to be thicker (and softer) than lighter ones. Sensation of Lying on a Featherbed
Owners often compare sleeping on their featherbed to "sleeping on a cloud," and the words "cozy," "soft" and "fluffy" are often used to describe the topper. who say that the product makes no difference in comfort often described the product as "too thin" and that it flattensThose who say the product reduces comfort often say it causes pain due to feather poking or lumpiness. Featherbed manufacturers often tout that they use baffled channels in their products. designed to keep the feathers in place and therefore prevent clumping and the formation of peaks and valleys. Owner experience data, however, shows that baffling has limited effectiveness in many cases, and that you should expect some feather clumping whether the product is baffled or not. Thread count is the number of threads per square inch of fabric. Owner experience data shows little to no correlation between the thread count and owner satisfaction. However, a higher thread count may be somewhat more likely to prevent feathers from escaping.