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    Down rating

    How is goose down rated
    650 vs 800 to 900 goose down.
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    The numbers refer to how many cubic inches one ounce of down will fill and is measured under a specific set of test procedures which include a light weight on top of the down. The test specifics can be Googled.

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    Does that mean it takes fewer ounces of 900 fill down to achieve the same temp rating as 800 fill down- making a 900fill quilt lighter than an 800fill quilt??
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    Quote Originally Posted by Loki View Post
    Does that mean it takes fewer ounces of 900 fill down to achieve the same temp rating as 800 fill down- making a 900fill quilt lighter than an 800fill quilt??
    Bingo... Thats how it works...
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