St. Genève Genuine Eiderdown Duvet

The rarest and finest down in the world, gathered by hand from the nests of wild eider ducks in Quebec.

The story

The eider duck plucks the softest down from her own breast to line her nest. At the Société Duvetnor sanctuary on the St. Lawrence River in Quebec, specially licensed collectors visit each nest by hand, take only a small portion of the down and replace it with straw. The ducks are never harmed and return to nest there year after year. Each nest gives only 15 to 20 grams of down, less than an ounce, which is why Eiderdown is so rare. Over 200 years ago the eider was nearly hunted to extinction for its down. Today this gentle, nest-by-nest collection helps protect the birds instead.

A wish sewn inside. An old Scandinavian tradition says that when a couple married, the bride's mother made them a down duvet by hand and sewed a coin inside for a happy, prosperous life. St. Genève carries on the tradition: every duvet has a coin sewn inside, a wish of health and prosperity from their family to yours. Each is hand sewn in their atelier in Richmond, British Columbia, by a small, specialized company with more than 50 years of experience in down.

Why it is special

• Eiderdown clusters cling together, forming an even, gap-free layer of warmth that feels almost weightless.
• It tests at 700+ loft but insulates like a 1000 loft down.
• Only a small amount is gathered from each nest, so supply is very limited.
• A portion of every sale supports the sanctuary's conservation work.

Choose your warmth

• Summer: For warm sleepers, warm bedrooms and mild climates.
• Classic: Our most popular weight. Right for most people, most of the year.
• Winter: For people who feel the cold or like a cool bedroom. Guaranteed warm enough.

Not sure? Choose the lighter weight. Down can be added later, but it cannot be taken out.

Choose your size

Choose a Twin for a twin bed, a Queen for a full or queen bed, and a King for a king bed. Each size covers a mattress up to 15" deep. Two XL Twin/Euro Twin duvets on one bed let each sleeper choose their own warmth.

Fill weight by size

Sustainability

• Giving back: A portion of every Eiderdown sale supports the conservation, education and research work of the Duvetnor sanctuary. Each piece comes with a Certificate of Authenticity confirming it is 100% genuine Canadian Eiderdown.
• 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 genuine Canadian Eiderdown
• ZURGUARD® certified hypoallergenic
• Includes a Certificate of Authenticity
• 400 thread count 100% cotton jacquard cover, woven in Germany
• Hand sewn in Canada in a sealed baffle box design, so the down stays evenly in place
• Piped with white satin cording
• Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX®, Class 1

Care

Always use a duvet cover and change it often. Dry cleaning is recommended when cleaning is 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 duvets carry a 20 year guarantee against defects.

Dual Zone or custom size? A Dual Zone duvet has a different warmth on each side, so partners can each sleep comfortably. Dual Zone and custom sizes are quoted individually. Please contact us for a quote.