St. Genève Genuine Eiderdown Pillow
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The softest pillow there is, filled with genuine Canadian Eiderdown for a cloud-soft, responsive feel.
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.
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
- Very soft and responsive, for those who love to sink into their pillow.
- A portion of every sale supports the sanctuary's conservation work.
- Comes with a 100% cotton jacquard 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" | 14 oz | 19 oz | 24 oz |
| Standard Queen 20" x 28" | 15.5 oz | 20.5 oz | 25.5 oz |
| Queen 20" x 30" (UK Standard) | 16.5 oz | 22 oz | 27.5 oz |
| King 20" x 36" | 20 oz | 26.5 oz | 33 oz |
| European 26" x 26" | 20 oz | 26.5 oz | 33 oz |
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
- 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
Wash Eiderdown pillows only rarely. Always use the included protector under your pillowcase.
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.