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Where does eiderdown come from?

April 26, 2017eiderdown

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Where does eiderdown come from?

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Eiderdown is composed of the breast feathers plucked by the female Common Eider duck to line her nest. Once the nest has been fully abandoned, eider farmers gather the down for limited and expensive use as eiderdown comforters, eiderdown pillows and eiderdown ski wear.