St. Genève James Bay Duvet

A rare Canadian treasure: wild Canada goose down, gathered by hand by Cree First Nations families.

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.

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

• Large, soft, cashmere colored clusters that cling together like Eiderdown, for even warmth with no cold spots.
• Tests at 700+ loft but insulates like a 900+ loft down.
• Second only to Eiderdown in quality, and light as air.

Choose your warmth

• Ultralight: For hot sleepers who still want a light layer.
• 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: 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
• 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. Wash 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 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.