St. Genève James Bay Pillow
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Wild Canada goose down whose large clusters cling together to make a soft, cushiony pillow you sink into.
The story
Named for James Bay, the inlet between Quebec and Ontario where thousands of wild Canada geese gather every year. In Canada's rocky northeast, Cree First Nations families still follow their traditional hunting practices under special license from the Canadian government. They honor the goose by using every part of it, including the down, which they collect by hand. The down is cleaned in Canada and sorted by hand. Because it is gathered this way, even less James Bay down is available each year than Eiderdown.
Handcrafted in Canada. St. Genève has more than 50 years of experience in down. Each pillow is made by hand in their atelier in Richmond, British Columbia.
Why it is special
- One of the rarest downs in the world.
- Soft and cushiony, yet supportive.
- Comes with a 100% cotton jacquard zippered pillow protector.
Choose your firmness
- Soft: Best for stomach sleepers.
- Medium: Best for back sleepers.
- Firm: Best for side sleepers.
Down pillows settle and soften a little in the first few weeks.
Choose your size
We use US pillow sizes. One Standard (20" x 26") or Queen (20" x 30", UK Standard) for a twin bed, two Standard or Queen for a full or queen bed, and two King (20" x 36") for a king bed. A Standard Queen (20" x 28") is a little longer than a Standard. European (26" x 26") pillows are for sitting up against the headboard.
Fill weight by size
| Size | Soft | Medium | Firm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard 20" x 26" | 13 oz | 17.5 oz | 22 oz |
| Standard Queen 20" x 28" | 14.5 oz | 19 oz | 24 oz |
| Queen 20" x 30" (UK Standard) | 15 oz | 20 oz | 25 oz |
| King 20" x 36" | 18 oz | 24 oz | 30 oz |
| European 26" x 26" | 18 oz | 24 oz | 30 oz |
Sustainability
- Giving back: For every James Bay piece, St. Genève donates to the preservation of waterfowl and their habitat. Each piece comes with a Certificate of Authenticity confirming the down is 100% wild Canada goose.
- Ethical down: Downmark® certified, an independent standard for responsibly sourced, quality down.
- Clean and pure: Cleaned in Canada with the ZURGUARD® system, above Canadian government standards, and guaranteed hypoallergenic.
- Safe materials: Covers certified to Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX®, tested for harmful substances.
- Made to last: St. Genève has recovered down duvets up to 150 years old with the down still in excellent condition. Choosing one beautiful piece that lasts for decades is the most sustainable choice of all.
Details
- 700+ loft wild Canada goose down
- ZURGUARD® certified hypoallergenic
- Certified SUPERWASH™ for machine washing
- Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
- 300 thread count SoLoft™ 100% cotton twill cover, made in Germany, down proof and dust mite proof
- Piped with white satin cording
- Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX®, Class 1
Care
Machine washable. Always use a pillow protector under your pillowcase, and wash pillows in pairs only when needed.
Ordering, shipping and returns
- Made to order: St. Genève makes each piece for you. Allow 3 to 5 weeks, then it ships to you from our Sonoma atelier.
- Need it sooner? Rush shipping is available. Please contact us.
- Final sale: Because each piece is made for you, it cannot be returned. If it arrives damaged or with a defect, please contact us right away and we will make it right.
- Guarantee: Down pillows carry a 5 year guarantee against defects.
Custom size? Custom sizes are quoted individually. Please contact us for a quote.