Our verdict
Value scores 9.3 and care 10: a gusseted king pair costs $25.95 a pillow, and the whole thing goes in the washer. A complaint profile of 4.2 drags the total to 6.2, 37th of 53.
Suits
- Back sleepers who like a feathery, squashable pillow
- Anyone furnishing several beds on a budget
- People who want quilted, piped pillows that look dressed
Think twice if
- You need height that lasts through the night
- Fluffing a pillow every morning sounds like a chore
Buyer ratings
What 18,419 buyers say
Buyers give the Gusseted Goose Feather & Down Pillow 4.2 out of 5 from 18,419 ratings. Adjusted for pool size, the Gusseted Goose Feather & Down Pillow averages 4.20, with 13% of its ratings at one or two stars.
- 5 star63%
- 4 star14%
- 3 star10%
- 2 star5%
- 1 star8%
Topics buyers raise most
- Quality2,273 mentions: 78% positive, 22% negative
- Softness1,085 mentions: 50% positive, 50% negative
- Comfort1,074 mentions: 75% positive, 25% negative
- Value for money635 mentions: 75% positive, 25% negative
- Support417 mentions: 58% positive, 42% negative
- Flatness399 mentions: 16% positive, 84% negative
- Purchase experience363 mentions: 60% positive, 40% negative
- Sleep quality284 mentions: 76% positive, 24% negative
At 18,419 ratings, the flatness signal is hard to dismiss: 399 buyers mention it and 84% are negative. Softness splits exactly in half across 1,085 mentions, and support leans negative, 42% of 417.
Even so, 63% of ratings are five stars and 13% are one or two. Purchase experience, a topic about the order more than the pillow, draws 363 comments with 40% negative.
Fill and feel
Mostly feathers: 95% feather, 5% down, 49 ounces
Puredown fills the king with 49 ounces of a blend that is 95% goose feather and 5% goose down. At that ratio, you are buying a feather pillow with a little down, not the reverse. The maker calls the feel medium and names back sleeping.
If you sleep on your side and need height that lasts until morning, the flatness counts give you reason to hesitate.
Build
Diamond quilting, brown piping and a double lining
Gusseted versions carry a diamond lattice quilt and brown piping. Under the 100% cotton shell, Puredown says, a double fabric lining keeps feathers from leaking or poking out.
Care
Wash cold, dry low, fluff every morning
Machine wash it cold on a gentle cycle, by itself, then tumble dry low until it is completely dry. Puredown also suggests fluffing the pillows every morning, advice that reads differently next to 399 flatness comments.
Value
From $20.25 a pillow, depending on style
One listing sells Classic, Gusseted and Organic White styles in three sizes. A Classic Brown standard pair costs $40.49, or $20.25 each, while the gusseted king pair comes to $25.95 each. Organic White runs $26 to $34.99 a pillow, so every style sits at or below the $34.99 feather and down median.
Puredown's Japan-made White Goose Down Feather Pillow scores 6.6 at $50. Leading the feather group, the Three Geese Adjustable Layer Goose Feather Pillow scores 7.9 at $44.99. For cheaper pillows of any fill, see our under $30 roundup.
Photos
The Puredown Gusseted Goose Feather & Down Pillow in photos
Product photos published by Puredown.
Sizes and prices
Sizes, packs and prices
| Option | Size | Pillows | Price | Per pillow | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Brown / Standard (Pack of 2) | Standard | 2 | $40.49 | $20.25 |  |
| Classic White / Standard (Pack of 2) | Standard | 2 | $43.32 | $21.66 | |
| Classic Brown / Queen (Pack of 2) | Queen | 2 | $44.99 | $22.50 | |
| Gusseted Style 2 / Standard (Pack of 2) | Standard | 2 | $45.01 | $22.51 | |
| Classic White / Queen (Pack of 2) | Queen | 2 | $45.84 | $22.92 | |
| Classic White / Standard (Pack of 1) | Standard | 1 | $23.77 | $23.77 | |
| Gusseted Style 1 / Standard (Pack of 2) | Standard | 2 | $48.21 | $24.11 | |
| Gusseted Style 2 / Queen (Pack of 2) | Queen | 2 | $49.27 | $24.64 | |
| Classic Brown / King (Pack of 2) | King | 2 | $49.48 | $24.74 | |
| Classic White / King (Pack of 2) | King | 2 | $50.97 | $25.49 | |
| Gusseted Style 2 / King (Pack of 2) | King | 2 | $50.97 | $25.49 | |
| Organic White / Standard (Pack of 2) | Standard | 2 | $50.98 | $25.49 | |
| Gusseted Style 1 / Queen (Pack of 2) | Queen | 2 | $50.99 | $25.50 | |
| Gusseted Style 1 / King (Pack of 2) | King | 2 | $51.89 | $25.95 | |
| Organic White / Queen (Pack of 2) | Queen | 2 | $51.99 | $26 | |
| Gusseted Style 1 / Standard (Pack of 1) | Standard | 1 | $26.99 | $26.99 | |
| Classic White / Queen (Pack of 1) | Queen | 1 | $26.99 | $26.99 | |
| Classic White / King (Pack of 1) | King | 1 | $28.79 | $28.79 | |
| Gusseted Style 1 / Queen (Pack of 1) | Queen | 1 | $29.69 | $29.69 | |
| Organic White / King (Pack of 2) | King | 2 | $59.46 | $29.73 | |
| Gusseted Style 1 / King (Pack of 1) | King | 1 | $32.39 | $32.39 | |
The score
How the 6.2 adds up
Six parts, the same weights for every pillow on this site. The full method, with the formula for each part, is on our scoring page.
| Part | Weight | Score | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buyer satisfaction | 35% | 6.2 | 4.2 stars from 18,419 ratings, adjusted 4.20; 13% one or two stars |
| Complaint profile | 20% | 4.2 | 34.2% of fault-type topic mentions are negative |
| Fit range | 15% | 6.0 | fixed fill, 3 sizes |
| Materials & proof | 10% | 4.0 | No certification stated |
| Care & cover | 10% | 10.0 | Whole pillow machine washable |
| Value | 10% | 9.3 | $25.95 per pillow against a $34.99 median for feather & down |
Alternatives
Other feather & down pillows
Three Geese Adjustable Layer Goose Feather Pillow
Feather & down, adjustable
7.9$44.99 per pillow
Puredown White Goose Down Feather Pillow, Made in Japan
Feather & down
6.6$50 per pillow
Puredown Goose Feather & Down Pillow, Cotton Cover
Feather & down
6.5$20 per pillow
Pacific Coast Firm Goose Feather & Down Pillow
Feather & down
6.5$50 per pillowSame brand
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Questions about the Puredown Gusseted Goose Feather & Down Pillow
Will the Puredown Gusseted pillow go flat on you?
Many buyers say it does: 84% of the 399 who mention flatness are negative. Daily fluffing is the maker's answer.
Can you put the Puredown Gusseted pillow in the dryer?
Yes. After a cold, gentle wash, tumble dry it on low until it is thoroughly dry. Puredown also recommends using a pillowcase.
