Season Type of Sleeper Temperature Regulating Warmth w/o Weight Non- Allergenic Organic CleanDownTM Lightweight Comforter Summer Warm Sleeper Organic CleanDownTM Standard Weight Comforter Year Round Average Sleeper Organic CleanDownTM Heavyweight Comforter Winter Cold Sleeper Organic Kapok Standard Weight Comforter Year Round Average Sleeper Organic Cotton Standard Weight Comforter Year Round Average Sleeper Wool Lightweight Comforter Summer Warm Sleeper Organic Wool Heavyweight Comforter Winter Cold Sleeper

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Down   Ounce for ounce, down is the best insulating material. As lightweight as down is, it keeps you just-right warm so you sleep restfully without having to throw off and pull on heavy blankets all night long. Conforming perfectly to your shape, a plump and puffy down comforter provides full-body comfort. Down is what keeps ducks, swans and geese warm in freezing temperatures and it naturally wicks away moisture. A down comforter will keep you dry and cozy while you sleep and with gentle care it will provide exceptional performance for many years. What makes down so useful is its capacity for keeping you warm while being extremely lightweight. Fill power measures the amount of space in cubic inches, in one ounce of down, when the down is compressed and released in a laboratory test. The higher the fill power, the better the down will insulate, and the lower the chance of cold spots. Gaiam offers three comfort levels of our exclusive CleanDown; standard weight is the most popular choice for year-round comfort.    Natural Wool   No other fiber controls moisture as well as wool. Without a hint of clamminess, wool can absorb 30% of its weight in moisture, leaving you dry and comfortable while you sleep. Wool is naturally non-allergenic and flame resistant; it actually meets state flammability regulations, making it a safe choice for the whole family. Aside from providing comfortable insulation and even temperature, wool is resilient and durable. In laboratory tests its fibers can bend and spring back into shape about 20,000 times without breaking, while cotton fibers can do that for only about 3,000 times. Despite its reputation for being itchy, wool is actually quite soft. For the best combination of comfort and durability, wool is a superior choice. Regularly airing out and dry-cleaning wool or steaming your comforter will make it a family heirloom. Our Wool Comforters are chemical free, composed of wool sheared from humanely raised sheep. The wool is untreated, unbleached and undyed for pure sleep comfort.    Organic Cotton   Cotton is as natural as it gets, and organic cotton is an eco-friendly alternative to conventional cotton grown. Organic cotton is created using zero pesticides, fertilizers or genetic engineering or synthetic chemicals of any kind. Soft to the touch and pliable, this material provides protection in a range of temperatures. And it's a material you can count on to be durable and comfortable. With the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulating cotton as a natural resource, an organic cotton comforter will be your best bet for sleeping in one of nature's purest fibers. Cotton washes well and is one of the easiest materials to care for. As a naturally hypoallergenic material, cotton is a dust-mite deterrent, making it a perfect choice for people with sensitive skin or allergies. Cotton absorbs moisture and wicks perspiration, keeping you comfortable and cozy while you sleep. Gaiam's standard weight comforter is a natural fiber and breathable eco-bedding, unequaled in comfort for all seasons.    Organic Kapok   Light-as-a-feather kapok is a soft and silky natural material made from the seedpod of rainforest Ceiba trees. For those who like the comfort of down and the ease of care enjoyed from cotton, kapok will keep you comfy and cozy while you dream. This comfortable insulation is hypoallergenic and commonly used as a replacement for down. Lightening the load of your environmental footprint is easy when you choose a kapok-filled comforter since harvesting Kapok in no way compromises the trees. A nontoxic and buoyant material, kapok is often the element used for fill in life jackets. These soft seed fibers are antibacterial and naturally bend to the curves of the body, giving you restful sleep and peace of mind. It feels as luxurious as down, keeping its loft for years, yet caring for your kapok comforter is as easy as caring for cotton. Gaiam offers an exceptional standard weight comforter fitting for all seasons.