There are few things as Canadian as the imagery of a wild Canada Goose, with its distinctive black head and white chinstrap, flying above a cold Canadian landscape. The Canada Goose is more than merely an icon of Canada - it also produces one of the finest, rarest downs in the world. We have named our Canada Goose down "James Bay" - a nod to the inlet nestled between Quebec and Ontario, where thousands of geese flock every year. The rocky rolling coasts and low-lying islands provide a breeding ground and major migratory pathway for the wild Canada Goose. Thanks to Canada's Migratory Bird Act, the Canada Goose is flourishing in its native habitat; the geese can only be hunted under license from the Canadian Government. In the cold, rocky northeast of Canada, the First Nations people's traditional hunting practices are still alive. They hunt the wild Canada Goose, feeding and supporting their communities with its bounty. The First Nations communities continue traditions of honoring nature and ensure that every part of the goose is used: including the down. They hand collect the down and send it to be cleaned in one of the world's most respected facilities here in Canada and then it is meticulously hand sorted. Because of the unique way that James Bay down is collected, there is even less of it available each year than Eiderdown! As for Quality, James Bay down is second only to Eiderdown. Like down from the wild Canadian Eider ducks, James Bay down is incredibly soft, lightweight and resilient. We would go so far as to say that it is the finest goose down in the world. Canada Goose down boasts Eiderdown-like cling. This unique property causes the down clusters to cling to one another, linking the down clusters and creating a uniform layer of warmth atop the sleeper. James Bay down has a luxurious loft value of 700, but, because of its incredible cling, James Bay down insulates at the equivalent of a 900+ loft down. For each James Bay product that St. Genève produces, a donation is made towards the continued preservation of waterfowl and their natural habitat. Cotton Jacquard Cover Pair your rare, Canadian down with a beautiful 100% cotton jacquard cover. This German fabric has a subtle luminosity and drapes softly around you as you sleep. Cotton is well known for being comfortable and breathable and the German milling only enhances these characteristics. Luxurious Lyocell/Cotton Batiste Cover This soft cashmere coloured down is enhanced with a soft, lighter-than-air cotton batiste blend from Germany containing botanic TENCEL™ lyocell fibers. The benefits of TENCEL™ fibers can be appreciated instantly: sustainably produced, soft to the skin, smooth to the touch, luxurious with shine and flow - it will caress your senses. Down Specifications 700+ Loft Canadian wild Goose Down ZURGUARD® certified hypoallergenic Includes a Certificate of Authenticity Available in Dual Zone Winter weight guaranteed for warmth Uniquely Canadian, this rare gem of a duvet is warm, cozy, and light-as-air. Cotton Cover Specifications 400 Thread count cotton jacquard cover Hand Sewn in our sealed baffle box design Fabric imported from Germany Piped with white satin cording Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX® - Class 1 112 grams/m² Lyocell Cover Specifications 340 Thread Count batiste cover Made with 52% TENCEL™ lyocell fibers & 48% Cotton Hand sewn in our sealed baffle box ddesign Fabric imported from Germany Piped with white satin cording Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX® - Class 1 91 grams/m² IMPORTANT TO NOTE: This is a custom made in Canada item. Please allow 4-6 weeks for arrival. ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT NOTICE: James Bay Down is currently OUT OF STOCK with arrival TBD. Should you place an order, a notification will be sent to you once tracking becomes available.
