duck feathers

Soft waterproof insulation

Duck feathers are the plumage of ducks, notable for their water-resistant properties.

The outer feathers shed water while the soft underlayer (down) traps air for insulation.

Duck down fills jackets, comforters, and pillows: a down jacket, duck feather pillows.

The phrase like water off a duck's back describes criticism that fails to affect someone.

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water repellent · preening · soft · fluffy · pillow · duvet · molt · waterfowl · iridescent · oily · insulation · waddle · pond · bird watching · mallard · float · light · barb

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insulation material type

duck feathersThinsulate

Synthetic thermal material

synthetic down · polyfill · foam padding · cotton batting

feather quality/source

duck feathersgoose down

Waterfowl underfeathers

eiderdown · goose feathers · chicken feathers

natural fill materials

duck featherscotton batting

Loose fibrous filler material

kapok · bamboo fiber

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G