FAQ
Why is a good night’s sleep so important?
We spend around one third of our lives in bed. Deep, restorative sleep is vital for our body’s regeneration. While we are sleeping, our immune system and nervous system can rally and metabolic processes run at full speed, and growth hormones are released. In brief: sleep is a fountain of youth for body and soul.
What characterises a good duvet?
A breathable duvet with down absorbs the moisture we produce while we are sleeping (up to half a litre liquid per night) and releases it next morning when it is being aired. And it also has an insulating effect, keeping the warmth in bed at a constant level without a heat build-up. This is necessary as, during sleep, the body temperature drops by around half a degree and the room temperature at night varies. Together with superlight, breathable cotton batiste from controlled organic production, it results in a healthy sleep climate and a wonderful feeling of wellbeing in bed.
What makes a pillow good?
Pillows should fit ergonomically, support your head and neck and cushion your spine. The elasticity and “support” of the feathers are the decisive factors when it comes to restorative sleep. A very popular choice is three-chamber pillows which perfectly combine the properties of soft, fluffy down in the outer area of the pillow and the supportive core with feathers. Pure down pillows are also growing in popularity, with their unbeatable softness and fluffiness.
Why are down and feathers so popular as filling material for bedding?
Why should bedding ideally be individually selected?
Every sleeper has their own special requirements and needs; this applies to both the pillow and the duvet. Ideally matched to these individual sleep and heat requirements, the selected DOR® programme features duvets and pillows for the most varied of “sleep types” and thus achieves an ideal exchange of temperature and moisture in the duvet. Pillows, on the other hand, have various levels of filling so that the right pillow can be offered for front, side and back sleepers.
What is the meaning of “Cradle to Cradle” in relation to duvets and pillows?
What does the VSB seal of quality stand for?
This seal is awarded to members of the Swiss Bedding Manufacturers’ Association producing in Switzerland or Liechtenstein and thus in compliance with the stringent Swiss standards. All the materials are selected by experts and subjected to the strictest quality inspections.
What does Dorbena’s Downpass Certification mean?
How does the “Dorbena take-back system” work?
All Cradle to Cradle duvets and pillows of the popular DOR® brand can be sent back to Dorbena when they reach the end of their service life. The materials are examined; filling and fabric are separated. Useable down and feathers are washed, dried, bagged and processed into new recycling products. Materials which cannot be reused are industrially composted to the benefit of the environment.
In what other ways does Dorbena help preserve the environment?