What's the difference between goose down and duck down?
2025年09月27日
The difference between goose down and duck down is mainly reflected in the following seven aspects. These differences directly affect the warm-keeping performance, use experience and product price, and consumers can choose according to actual needs:
I. Sources and growth characteristics
-Goose down: down from the belly of a goose. The maturity of the goose is about 100 days or more. The down flowers are large and the down silk is long (up to 4-5 cm), and the down core is full. Take Hungarian white goose down as an example, the diameter of its down flower can reach 5-6 mm, which is more than twice that of ordinary duck down.
-Duck down: Down from the belly of ducks. The growth cycle of ducks is only about 40 days. The down flowers are small and the down filaments are short (about 2-3 cm). China is the world's producing area of high-quality duck down, and the annual output of pure white duck down in Taiqian County accounts for more than 50% of the country.
Second, the core performance comparison
Indicator goose down duck down
The bulkiness is generally 650-900+FP (cubic inch/ounce) and generally 500-700FP.
Warm-keeping efficiency 1 g goose down ≈1.5 g duck down needs 50% more filling quantity to keep warm equivalently.
Durability of more than 15 years, service life of about 10 years.
Cleanliness is more than 1000mm (impurity residue ≤ 0.1%) and about 800 mm (impurity residue ≤0.3%).
Third, the smell and treatment process
-Goose down: The oil secretion of herbivores is low, and there is basically no odor after washing and high-temperature disinfection (above 120℃). Hungarian goose down has 11 cleaning processes, and its oxygen consumption index is ≤5mg/100g, which is far below the international standard.
-Duck down: Omnivores have a high oil content, and even after seven washes, they may still have a fishy smell. High-quality duck down needs to be treated by activated carbon adsorption (50 grams of activated carbon per kilogram of down) and deodorant (pH value is adjusted to 6.5-7.5), but in extreme cases, there is still a 0.5% probability of residual odor.
Fourth, the price system
form
Category 95% white goose down 90% grey goose down 95% white duck down 90% grey duck down.
The price of raw materials is 985 yuan/kg 895 yuan/kg 501 yuan/kg 486 yuan/kg.
Premium of finished products is 300%-500%, 200%-300%, 100%-200%, 80%-150%.
V. Applicable scenarios
-Goose down: Suitable for extremely cold environment below -20℃, such as outdoor mountaineering (250-300 grams of down) and polar scientific research. High-end products, such as Gaofan's "Flying Emperor" series, are filled with Hungarian goose down, with a fluffy degree of 850+FP and a weight of only 350g, which can withstand the low temperature of -30℃.
-Duck down: suitable for 0-10℃ temperate climate, such as commuting in cities (150-200 grams of down filling) and daily living. 70% of down jackets in China market use duck down, which has obvious advantages in cost performance.
Six, maintenance points
1. Storage: It is suggested that goose down should be hung for storage, and 2/3 of its original volume should be kept during compressed storage; Duck down can be moderately compressed, but it can avoid long-term heavy object extrusion.
2. Cleaning: goose down is cleaned every 2-3 years, using neutral detergent (p2. Cleaning: goose down is cleaned every 2-3 years, using neutral detergent (pH 6.5-7.5); Duck down should be washed once a year. It is recommended to wash it by hand or use a special washing program for down.
3. Repair: when goose down is hardened, it can be dried at low temperature (below 50℃) and patted to restore fluffy; The recovery effect of duck down after hardening is poor, so it is recommended to use steam iron to assist.
Seven, purchase suggestions
1. Look at the label: goose down should be marked with "goose down" and fluffy degree (such as 800FP), and duck down should be marked with "duck down" and cashmere content (such as 90%).
2. Smell: If the new product has obvious fishy smell, it may be that the duck down treatment is not thorough.
3. Touch: Goose down feels softer and smoother, while duck down feels slightly rough.
4. Check the place of origin: The quality of goose down from Hungary and Poland is excellent, while that of duck down from Anhui, China and Henan is cost-effective.
Summary: Goose down leads in warmth and durability, and is suitable for high-end demand; Duck down is known for its cost performance and meets daily use. Consumers can choose according to the budget and usage scenarios, and it is recommended to give priority to goose down in extreme environments. Duck down is more practical in urban life.
I. Sources and growth characteristics
-Goose down: down from the belly of a goose. The maturity of the goose is about 100 days or more. The down flowers are large and the down silk is long (up to 4-5 cm), and the down core is full. Take Hungarian white goose down as an example, the diameter of its down flower can reach 5-6 mm, which is more than twice that of ordinary duck down.
-Duck down: Down from the belly of ducks. The growth cycle of ducks is only about 40 days. The down flowers are small and the down filaments are short (about 2-3 cm). China is the world's producing area of high-quality duck down, and the annual output of pure white duck down in Taiqian County accounts for more than 50% of the country.
Second, the core performance comparison
Indicator goose down duck down
The bulkiness is generally 650-900+FP (cubic inch/ounce) and generally 500-700FP.
Warm-keeping efficiency 1 g goose down ≈1.5 g duck down needs 50% more filling quantity to keep warm equivalently.
Durability of more than 15 years, service life of about 10 years.
Cleanliness is more than 1000mm (impurity residue ≤ 0.1%) and about 800 mm (impurity residue ≤0.3%).
Third, the smell and treatment process
-Goose down: The oil secretion of herbivores is low, and there is basically no odor after washing and high-temperature disinfection (above 120℃). Hungarian goose down has 11 cleaning processes, and its oxygen consumption index is ≤5mg/100g, which is far below the international standard.
-Duck down: Omnivores have a high oil content, and even after seven washes, they may still have a fishy smell. High-quality duck down needs to be treated by activated carbon adsorption (50 grams of activated carbon per kilogram of down) and deodorant (pH value is adjusted to 6.5-7.5), but in extreme cases, there is still a 0.5% probability of residual odor.
Fourth, the price system
form
Category 95% white goose down 90% grey goose down 95% white duck down 90% grey duck down.
The price of raw materials is 985 yuan/kg 895 yuan/kg 501 yuan/kg 486 yuan/kg.
Premium of finished products is 300%-500%, 200%-300%, 100%-200%, 80%-150%.
V. Applicable scenarios
-Goose down: Suitable for extremely cold environment below -20℃, such as outdoor mountaineering (250-300 grams of down) and polar scientific research. High-end products, such as Gaofan's "Flying Emperor" series, are filled with Hungarian goose down, with a fluffy degree of 850+FP and a weight of only 350g, which can withstand the low temperature of -30℃.
-Duck down: suitable for 0-10℃ temperate climate, such as commuting in cities (150-200 grams of down filling) and daily living. 70% of down jackets in China market use duck down, which has obvious advantages in cost performance.
Six, maintenance points
1. Storage: It is suggested that goose down should be hung for storage, and 2/3 of its original volume should be kept during compressed storage; Duck down can be moderately compressed, but it can avoid long-term heavy object extrusion.
2. Cleaning: goose down is cleaned every 2-3 years, using neutral detergent (p2. Cleaning: goose down is cleaned every 2-3 years, using neutral detergent (pH 6.5-7.5); Duck down should be washed once a year. It is recommended to wash it by hand or use a special washing program for down.
3. Repair: when goose down is hardened, it can be dried at low temperature (below 50℃) and patted to restore fluffy; The recovery effect of duck down after hardening is poor, so it is recommended to use steam iron to assist.
Seven, purchase suggestions
1. Look at the label: goose down should be marked with "goose down" and fluffy degree (such as 800FP), and duck down should be marked with "duck down" and cashmere content (such as 90%).
2. Smell: If the new product has obvious fishy smell, it may be that the duck down treatment is not thorough.
3. Touch: Goose down feels softer and smoother, while duck down feels slightly rough.
4. Check the place of origin: The quality of goose down from Hungary and Poland is excellent, while that of duck down from Anhui, China and Henan is cost-effective.
Summary: Goose down leads in warmth and durability, and is suitable for high-end demand; Duck down is known for its cost performance and meets daily use. Consumers can choose according to the budget and usage scenarios, and it is recommended to give priority to goose down in extreme environments. Duck down is more practical in urban life.
