buying guide

Allergies are widespread and affect approximately one in four of the population in the UK at some time in their lives. Each year the numbers are increasing by 5% with as many of half of all those affected being children.

One of the main causes of allergies, including Asthma, Eczema and Rhinitis, is the house dust mite. House dust mites love warm, cosy areas and for them, just like us, a toasty duvet is an inviting retreat. So if you are troubled with allergic reactions to these microscopic creatures, you need to consider the following things:

• If you're allergic to feathers, choose a synthetic duvet and pillow.
• If you are allergic to dust mites, choose a duvet and pillow that can be washed easily at 60°C, the temperature that kills dust mites. Our Spundown range which includes duvets, pillows and protectors is designed to fit into a domestic washing machine and can be washed at 60°C!
• Look out for products that have been designed with allergy sufferers in mind. Our Amicor™ Anti Allergy range contains Amicor™, a revolutionary intelligent fibre that is blended throughout the filling in order to protect against house dust mites. Amicor™ lasts for the lifetime of the product so you can be sure of protection wash after wash.
• Non-allergenic or hypo-allergenic products are manufactured from raw materials that will not cause an allergic reaction e.g. our NEW Mulberry Silk duvet.
• Anti Allergenic products are manufactured in such a way that allergens cannot accumulate in the bedding e.g. Amicor™ Anti Allergy range.