Things You Should Know

We spend about one-third of our lives in bed. Deep, restful sleep is vital for the regeneration of our bodies. During sleep, the immune and nervous systems recover, metabolic processes run at highfull speed, and growth hormones are released. In short: Sleep is a fountain of youth for the body and mind.

A breathable duvet with downabsorbs body moisture released during sleep (up to half a liter of fluid per night) and releases it again when aired out in the morning. It also provides insulation, keeping the warmth in the bed constant without causing heat to build up. This is necessary because body temperature drops by about half a degree during sleep, and room temperature fluctuates at night. Combined with extra-light, breathable cotton batiste from certified organic cultivation, this creates a healthy sleeping environment and a wonderful sense of well-being in bed.

Pillows should be ergonomically designed to fit, support the head and neck, and relieve pressure on the spine. The elasticity and “support” of the feathern are crucial for a restful night’s sleep. Three-chamber pillows are very popular; they perfectly combine the qualities of soft, fluffy downn on the outside of the pillow with a supportive core made of feathern. Pure downn pillows are also becoming increasingly popular because they are unbeatable in terms of softness and fluffiness.

There is no better climate control and temperature regulation system than the fine branches of downand feather, with their millions of air chambers. Their service life is unmatched! Furthermore, using them makes excellent ecological sense, as they are a valuable byproduct of the meat industry that would otherwise be discarded. By the way: The high-quality downand featherused in the Cradle-to-Cradleduvetand pillows come from free-range farm geese raised organically and are Downpass-certified.

This GOLD-standard certification ensures that all materials used can be fully traced back to their sources, as they are completely free of harmful substances (toxin-free) and 100 percent biodegradable. In addition, the certification guarantees safe and fair working conditions as well as the conservation of natural resources throughout the entire manufacturing process. Another component of the Cradle to Cradle certification is the Dorbena take-back system, which is unique in this form. For more information, visit Cradle to Cradle Products

This seal is awarded to members of the Swiss Association of beddingManufacturers who produce their goods in Switzerland or Liechtenstein and thereby meet strict Swiss standards. All materials are carefully selected by experts and subjected to the most rigorous quality tests.

In the interest of animal welfare, this certification guarantees that all downand feathercome from dead animals (no live plucking) and that the animals were not subjected to force-feeding during rearing. They are sourced exclusively from a small number of select retailers who are personally known and who can verify the origin, rearing conditions, and harvesting method at any time. The Downpass certification is part of the bedding with the VSB seal of quality.

All Cradle-to-Cradleduvets and pillows from the popular ^DOR® brand can be returned to Dorbena at the end of their useful life. The materials are inspected, and the filling and fabric are separated. Reusable downs and feathers are washed, dried, sorted, repackaged, and processed into finished, new recycled products. Non-reusable materials are industrially composted in an environmentally responsible manner. More information here

All fabrics and fillings used by Dorbena are certified under the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 (suitable for infants). Dorbena also prioritizes environmental protection in its manufacturing processes. The company sources its electricity from 100% renewable,_CO2-free energy. Since 2010, the company’s own photovoltaic system has supplied approximately 50% of its electricity needs, with the remainder coming from eco-friendly hydropower. Heating is provided by district heating instead of oil-fired systems. The downn and feathern are rinsed with pure, on-site mountain spring water before sorting. During the washing process, all water protection regulations are observed, and only biodegradable detergent is used. The practical cases are reusable for storage or made from recycled cardboard.