Rose Feather quality

**Kayak_Medic** · 11-26-2017, 19:44

In anticipation of my venture into the world of DIY, I purchased some bulk down from Rose Feather on Amazon. I bought two 500 gram packs of 100% white goose down rated at 950+ FP. The price was $69.95 per 500 grams, which is 1.1 pounds, or just over 17 ounces. The down came packed into two individual pillows, so it's not the most user friendly option. Would have been much nicer packed into more manageable 1 or 3 ounce packages, but for this price, I'll deal with a little inconvenience.

For those curious about the quality of the Rose Feather down, I let my curiosity get the best of me, and decided to cut the pillow open to inspect a small handful. Here's some photos of what I found. This is my first time ever messing with down, so take my thoughts with an appropriate grain of salt. I found one feather in the sample I pulled. From what I've read about down, this stuff looks to be pretty high quality, and I'd guess is pretty close to what's advertised.

**knightshade** · 11-26-2017, 20:10

It is intersting to see that your tag lists a fill power.
I had a similar purchase, but it was for 700+ fill power ($36 for 450g).
I thought it could make an interesting DIY project.
In contrast, my tag doesn't list a fill power on it.

**PharmGeek** · 11-26-2017, 20:18

I think it markets it as 850 not 950....? Double check if you will?

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**Kayak_Medic** · 11-26-2017, 20:18

Originally Posted by knightshade

It is intersting to see that your tag lists a fill power.
I had a similar purchase, but it was for 700+ fill power ($36 for 450g).
I thought it could make an interesting DIY project.
In contrast, my tag doesn't list a fill power on it.

What does your tag have on it? Did it come sewn into a small pillow like mine? I don't see 700 FP listed on the amazon link I used. They have 750+ 850+ and 950+ listed. Does yours say it's 80% goose down? That's how they list the 750+ down

**PharmGeek** · 11-26-2017, 20:20

95% goose down vs 950 fp different meaning...unless you found a different fp they sell

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**Kayak_Medic** · 11-26-2017, 20:21

Originally Posted by PharmGeek

I think it markets it as 850 not 950....? Double check if you will?

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Are you asking me or the other poster? Mine was marketed as 950+ Here's the link
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XC3RM1F...ding=UTF8&th=1

**PharmGeek** · 11-26-2017, 20:22

Originally Posted by Kayak_Medic

Are you asking me or the other poster? Mine was marketed as 950+ Here's the link
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XC3RM1F...ding=UTF8&th=1

Oh ok - that was a different link than what I used for the rose feather down I bought on amazon...

I’ll be interested in how much volume that fills as you go forward

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**Kayak_Medic** · 11-26-2017, 20:32

Originally Posted by PharmGeek

Oh ok - that was a different link than what I used for the rose feather down I bought on amazon...

I’ll be interested in how much volume that fills as you go forward

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Yeah, i agree. I've never messed with down before, so I have nothing to compare with. I need to buy a digital scale so I can accurately weigh out portions. I have one i use for reloading ammo, but it maxes out at 50 grams. That pile in the photos is what i pinched in my fingers through the small hole i made when I cut the corner of the pillow off. It's fluffed up so much I'd have to use two hands to hold it now. I honestly cannot perceive any weight in my hands when i hold it. I liken it to holding soap suds.

**PharmGeek** · 11-26-2017, 20:37

Are there feathers in in it that I see in the photo

100% goose down and 950fp - I would expect to see almost none if any at all ...but if there were just a couple in there and it turkey will loft up - that is cheap

Let us know the ounces of down you end up needing and the full specs on the quilt.

Good luck!

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**Kayak_Medic** · 11-26-2017, 20:45

I found one feather in the small sample I pulled. I'm realistic enough to assume I didn't get lucky and pull the only feather that's in the bag, so I'm sure there will be more. I wish there was a better way to inspect it, but this stuff has to be handled in a room with next to no air flow if you don't want to wear it, lol. It takes off with the slightest puff of air. Maybe after I get a scale, I'll pull an ounce out and put it in a container that would be a common reference for most folks and see how much it lofts.