Why Choose a Natural Feather & Down Mattress Topper?
Discover why natural feather & down delivers a different level of comfort, breathability and cushioning compared with synthetic mattress toppers.
The materials inside a mattress topper make a significant difference to how it feels and performs. The Cloud uses a substantial fill of all-natural feather and down to create plush cushioning, natural breathability and supportive comfort. Unlike many lightweight synthetic toppers, feather and down has natural loft and mass, helping create a more substantial and luxurious sleeping surface.
Why a Substantial Natural Fill Makes a Difference
Comparing a Queen size Cloud Mattress Topper with a Queen size synthetic topper.
Why Natural Feather & Down Makes a Better Mattress Topper
Feather and down have been used in premium bedding for generations because of their natural softness, loft and resilience. Unlike synthetic polyester or microfibre fills, natural feather and down can provide substantial cushioning while remaining naturally breathable and comfortable throughout the night.
The Cloud combines 90% small, soft feather with 10% down to create approximately 12cm of deep cushioning. The feather provides structure and resilience, while the down adds softness and loft, creating the plush and substantial feel associated with luxury hotel bedding.
Feather and down are natural, renewable and biodegradable materials and are by-products of the food industry. The feather and down used in The Cloud is RDS certified, providing confidence in the sourcing of the natural fill inside your mattress topper.
Natural Feather & Down — No Synthetic Fill
90% small, soft feather + 10% down. No polyester or microfibre fill.
Not all mattress toppers are filled the same way. Many modern toppers use polyester or microfibre filling, while The Cloud is filled entirely with natural feather and down.
The Cloud uses a substantial amount of fill to create approximately 12cm of deep cushioning. Small, soft feathers provide structure and resilience, while down adds softness and loft. Together they create a plush sleeping surface that can be fluffed, rotated and turned to help maintain its comfort and loft over time.
Because The Cloud has substantial natural fill and weight, it does not require elastic straps or a fitted skirt to hold it to the mattress. Its reversible design also allows the topper to be rotated, flipped and regularly fluffed as part of normal care.
Choosing between a natural and synthetic mattress topper ultimately comes down to the type of sleeping experience you prefer. The Cloud was designed for people seeking the deep, substantial cushioning and natural breathability traditionally associated with feather and down bedding.
FAQ
Is The Cloud easy to clean?
Yes, it is. Because Mattress Toppers need to use feather and down to produce the excellent results both tired and comfort seeking clients are looking for, the use of genuine feather and down is often seen as more care being required in cleaning. That is not the case with The Cloud, because it will take no longer than 4 to 5 minutes every 3 to 4 months to run a brush or vacuum over your Cloud when regularly vacuuming your mattress for normal hygiene cleaning of bedroom dust etc. It can be looked on as being the same amount of maintenance required to clean your air conditioner filters 2 or 3 times per year. If The Cloud is aired for 30 to 60 minutes once or twice a year, and a Cloud Waterproof protector is used, The Cloud does not require any further cleaning which is very little effort for something so important to good sleep and well-being. However, if cleaning is preferred occasionally, it can easily be done by a professional cleaner only because if it’s size.
Is the Cloud Gen II the same Mattress Topper as The Cloud?
Yes, it is, it is just a packaging change. Many years ago, The Cloud was available in both Platinum and Gen II versions, where the Platinum had more down content. It was decided by our leading Hotels that the Gen II with more feather mass, was extremely soft, more cost effective and a better overall product, because of the extra fill mass which accommodated for a wider range of body weights and sizes.
Why doesn’t The Cloud have elastic straps or a stretch skirt like the cheaper Synthetic versions?
Genuine Mattress Toppers used in the World’s best Hotels, do not have any fasteners because of their fill mass and overall weight keeps them in place and they should always be rotated and turned occasionally for normal wear sharing.
How long will The Cloud last for?
The Cloud, like any high quality and genuine Mattress Topper, is expected to last for around 4 to 5 years when properly used. However, many Hotels have them still in use after 7 years and many caring consumers, even longer. The outer shell on these products has to be made from very thin and light weight Japara Cottons to enhance the softness. If longevity was all that was required, heavy upholstery fabric would be used, but that would not work on a Mattress Topper.
Does The Cloud come with clear instructions on how it should be used?
Yes, a “How to prepare and care for your Cloud” card is included with every Cloud package and information is always available from Cloud Bedding Co.
Why is The Cloud more expensive than Synthetic Mattress Toppers.
It is all about the proper fill used in genuine Mattress Toppers like The Cloud. Feather and down are both by-products of the food industry, however it is imperative they are processed to the absolute highest world standards to meet the accreditation required in high standard countries like Australia, Japan, USA, and parts of Europe. These process steps are time consuming and expensive with exacting quality controls to meet the high standards demanded of these countries.
Synthetics like Polyesters, Microfibre are all extruded Plastics which are inexpensive to produce and that is why they do have a cheap price point.
Whilst the product may look similar from a distance, they are World’s apart when being compared as Mattress Toppers.
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All Natural Fibre
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Breathable
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Cool in Summer
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Warm in Winter
Natural Breathability for Year-Round Comfort
Why natural materials matter in a mattress topper
A mattress topper becomes part of the sleeping surface beneath your body, so breathability is an important consideration when choosing its materials. The Cloud combines an all-natural feather and down fill with a 100% Cotton Japara cover to create a naturally breathable layer of cushioning above your mattress.
Feather and down have natural loft, creating spaces within the fill through which air can circulate. This helps The Cloud provide deep, plush cushioning without relying on polyester or microfibre fill.
This natural combination is designed to provide comfortable cushioning throughout the seasons, while the topper can be regularly fluffed, rotated and flipped to help restore its loft and redistribute the fill.
Hotel-Proven Comfort Since 2007
The Cloud has been trusted by leading Australian hotels for years.
Since its introduction to Australia in 2007, The Cloud Mattress Topper has been used in thousands of Australian homes and in leading luxury hotels, giving guests the plush feather and down comfort associated with a premium hotel bed.
The Cloud is currently supplied to The Star and The Darling, where mattress toppers must perform night after night for a wide variety of guests. This long-term hotel use provides valuable real-world experience of how a substantial feather and down mattress topper performs in a demanding accommodation environment.
The same Cloud Mattress Topper supplied for hotel use is available for Australian customers to enjoy at home, combining approximately 12cm of cushioning, an all-natural feather and down fill and a 100% Cotton Japara cover.
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