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Icelandic Eiderdown Pillow

Pure wild gathered Icelandic Eiderdown, hand-filled into an exceptionally soft and supportive Icelandic Eiderdown Pillow. Ethically collected, naturally breathable, and made in Iceland for years of restorative sleep.

Price range: $2,459.00 through $6,159.00
Fill WeightStandard size suits most beds.
Light
Medium
Warm
SizeLoft & size guide
Standard
Queen
King
European
Custom dimensions available, no surcharge — contact us.
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Why You'll Love it+

Icelandic eiderdown is prized for its extraordinary ability to create warmth and loft without weight. In a pillow, that same natural structure creates an exceptionally soft surface that gently surrounds the head while remaining light, breathable, and resilient.

Each pillow is individually filled and finished by hand in Iceland, preserving the natural loft and character of the eiderdown. The result is a refined sleeping experience built around one of nature’s rarest insulating materials.

How it Feels

The pillow feels exceptionally soft without becoming flat or lifeless. Fine eiderdown clusters interlock naturally, creating a light, resilient loft that responds gently to movement throughout the night.

Rather than feeling dense or overly firm, the pillow creates a quiet balance of softness and support — allowing the head to settle comfortably while the fill remains airy around it.

How it Looks

Naturally full and softly rounded, the pillow has the relaxed loft associated with fine down craftsmanship. Its understated appearance reflects the quality inside: no unnecessary detailing, only a beautifully finished shell filled with exceptionally rare eiderdown.

Placed on a bed, it adds a sense of softness and quiet luxury without overpowering the surrounding linen.

What's Included+

What’s Included: Icelandic Eiderdown Pillow with breathable storage bag

Available Sizes: Standard, Queen, King, European

Fill: 100% pure Icelandic eiderdown, hand-collected from wild nests

Shell: 420-thread-count organic cotton cambric, down-proof and breathable

Construction: Single chamber with hand-stitched baffle walls

Made In: Iceland

Features

  • Hand-filled and finished to order
  • No feathers or quills
  • Naturally lightweight and breathable
  • Exceptional loft and softness
  • Breathable storage bag included
  • Professional cleaning recommended

These details are consistent with the specifications currently shown on the Pillow page.

Crafted with Care+

Eiderdown requires a different level of care than ordinary filling. Each pillow is individually prepared, filled, shaped, and finished by hand so that its natural loft can be preserved.

The result is not simply a pillow filled with down, but a carefully constructed piece designed to let the unique properties of eiderdown remain intact.

Certification & warranty+

Icelandic Government certified for authentic, ethical wild collection. OEKO-TEX Standard 100 cotton shell and backed for ten years.

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Warmth & temperature

How warm is it, exactly?

Eiderdown traps still air rather than adding bulk, so it reaches a given warmth at roughly a third the weight of goose down. Match the weight to your bedroom temperature at night, not to the season outside.

If you sleep hot, or share a bed with someone who does, step down one weight.

Thermal rating scale
TOG (EN 13537)
Measured at
Reykjavík lab, 68°F / 20°C ambient
Breathability
Cotton cambric, 280 TC

Bedroom temperature at night

Warm
54 – 63°F 12 – 17°C Cold room, no heating
Medium
63 – 70°F 17 – 21°C Most homes
Light
70 – 79°F 21 – 26°C Heated or hot sleeper

Light

4.5tog

Summer weight all year in a heated flat. Sleeps cool without feeling thin.

Most chosen

Medium

7.5tog

Our all-season weight. Carries a typical home from September through spring.

Warm

10.5tog

For old houses, open windows and anyone who wakes up cold at four in the morning.

Still unsure which weight is yours? Take the Pillow finder
Choosing your warmth

Three fill weights, one perfect sleep

Eiderdown expands and contracts with your body, so weight is about your room, not the season. Light for warm sleepers, Medium for most homes, Warm for cold bedrooms.

Fill weights below are grams of pure down per pillow.

SizeLightMediumWarm
Standard300g450g550g
Queen350g550g650g
King400g650g750g
European350g450g600g
Nest to needle

Gathered by hand, filled by hand, stitched by hand

The journey begins in Iceland's nesting grounds. Eiderdown is gathered only after the nesting season, when the ducks and their ducklings have returned to the sea. The collected down is then carefully cleaned and prepared before being placed into the pillow by hand. Every stage is handled with care to preserve the softness, purity, and natural loft that make genuine eiderdown so distinctive.

01Collected after nesting season - Wild nests are cleared only after the birds have left, allowing the down to be gathered without disturbing the nesting process.
02Carefully cleaned and prepared - The down is washed, cleaned, and tested before it reaches the finished pillow.
03Filled and certified - Each pillow is filled to specification and certified according to Icelandic requirements.
Gathered by hand, filled by hand, stitched by hand
A shell as considered as the fill
Built to outlive you

A shell as considered as the fill

Exceptional down deserves an equally considered shell. The pillow is enclosed in a tightly woven organic cotton cambric designed to keep the fine eiderdown securely inside while allowing the material to remain breathable. Careful stitching and reinforced construction help protect the pillow's loft and integrity through years of use.

01Down-proof organic cotton - The tightly woven shell helps contain even the finest eiderdown fibers while maintaining breathability.
02Carefully finished seams - Hand-finished construction helps maintain the integrity of the pillow through everyday use.
03Made for the long term The pillow is backed by a 10-year warranty and designed to remain in use well beyond that period with proper care.
What is eiderdown

The rarest down on earth

Eiderdown is the soft breast down that female eider ducks use to line their nests. It is gathered by hand only after the birds have finished nesting and returned to the sea — never plucked from a living bird. Its fine barbs naturally interlock with one another, allowing the down to hold together rather than simply shifting apart. This unusual structure creates an exceptionally efficient layer of insulation while remaining remarkably light and soft.

01Gathered from wild nests - Never plucked or taken from a living bird.
02Naturally interlocking - The clusters cling together, helping the fill maintain its loft.
03Exceptionally rare - Only a small amount of genuine eiderdown is gathered worldwide each year.
The rarest down on earth

Two minutes in the eastern fjords

A glimpse into the gathering season in Iceland, following the journey from cleared wild nests to carefully prepared eiderdown and the finished pillow leaving the workshop.

Two minutes in the eastern fjords
Watch the film · 2:14
East Fjords · Iceland
Filmed on location during the 2025 gathering season.
Why eiderdown

How it compares

MeasureThe EiderdownGoose downSynthetic fill
Warmth to weightHighest knownMediumLow
RarityExtreme · 3 t/yearCommonCommon
BreathabilityExcellentGoodPoor
Allergen friendlyYesVariesYes
Cruelty freeYes · nest-gatheredVariesYes
Lifespan20+ years5+ years3+ years
Warranty10 years1 year1 year
Warranty & certification

A 10-year warranty and a government certificate

Every pillow carries a 10-year warranty reflecting the craftsmanship, construction, and durability of authentic Icelandic eiderdown. With appropriate care, the pillow is designed to retain its natural loft and comfort for many years.

Each order is documented for certification, with a certificate of authenticity verifying the origin and purity of the eiderdown included with the finished pillow.
Certified for purity & ethical sourcing
Handcrafted in IcelandISL
Icelandic Government CertifiedGuarantees authenticity and the ethical collection of wild eiderdown.
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification markOEKO
OEKO-TEX Standard 100Ensures the organic cotton shell is free from harmful substances.
Global Organic Textile Standard certification markGOTS
GOTS CertifiedGOTS certification supports verified organic textile standards alongside responsible environmental and social practices throughout the supply chain.
Eco friendlyECO
Sustainable & habitat-protectingEvery pillow sold supports conservation of the eider's nesting grounds.
Eiderdown Iceland quality controlEQC
Eiderdown Quality ControlGuarantees authenticity and the ethical collection of wild eiderdown.
Handcrafted individually in Iceland from sustainably sourced materials.Read our certification

Third-party tested,
owner proven*

*Independent survey of 340 verified owners
across their first two winters of use.

The Eiderdown Labs
94%woke with less neck and shoulder pain
97%said it holds its loft better than their old pillow
92%fall asleep more easily on The Eiderdown

Reviews

Customer Reviews

Icelandic Eiderdown Pillow
D. Reynolds
Rating: 5/5
Just received my pillows and these pillows are truly Hotel style comfort. They are also presented well. The little insert for smell is INCREDIBLE I WISH I could buy that smell. Love these pillow getting more as I type.
Thu Dec 25 2025 08:48:54 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Icelandic Eiderdown Pillow
Holly
Rating: 4/5
These are the best pillows I've ever had and that is saying something. Perfect eiderdown, no chemical smell, cool to the touch but warm at night, they hold great shape and my neck and back pain is gone. Now I just have to figure out my knees!
Thu Dec 25 2025 08:46:51 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Icelandic Eiderdown Pillow
Kimberly Fitzgerald
Rating: 5/5
I came across these on my recent trip to California and you better believe the first thing I did when I returned to Scotland was find these! Unbelievably comfortable and squishy without feeling like I’m over heating.
Tue Dec 23 2025 10:39:33 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Icelandic Eiderdown Pillow
Alyssa P
Rating: 5/5
I bought both the queen and standard sizes. They feel soft, and the foam has a medium feel — not too soft, not too hard. I followed all the steps included in the package for fluffing the pillows, but the queen size still isn’t as full as the standard ones yet. I’m hoping they continue to expand over time and eventually match that same level of fluffiness. Overall, they’re comfortable, and I’m hoping they stay nicely fluffed for years.
Sat Dec 20 2025 05:53:09 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Icelandic Eiderdown Pillow
Wiliama Loke
Rating: 5/5
The white eiderdown pillow expanded almost immediately after unpacking. The outer shell is smooth, breathable cotton, and the fill features luxurious Icelandic eiderdown, known for its exceptional softness and insulating properties. I previously assumed all down was the same, but eiderdown is entirely different. It is the finest natural insulation in the world, forming a light, airy cluster structure that provides warmth without weight and maintains loft beautifully over time. The inserts sit perfectly inside slightly smaller shams, creating a full, tailored look. Care is straightforward as well the tag notes cold-water washing and low-heat drying, making maintenance simple despite the premium materials.
Sun Dec 14 2025 02:28:25 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Icelandic Eiderdown Pillow
Quentin Thomas
Rating: 5/5
These pillows are quite nice and I like that they are made with all natural materials: 100% cotton cover and they are filled with eiderdown. They are comfortable. This pillow is for me.
Sun Dec 14 2025 02:20:40 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Icelandic Eiderdown Pillow
Rebecca Smith
Rating: 5/5
I let it air out in a spare room for a few days before using. It looked quite full at first, but once I laid my head on it, the eiderdown gently compressed just the right amount. You can feel the pure softness inside—no synthetic or stiff materials—just a cloud-like feel. The stitching is elegant, and the overall craftsmanship is clearly top-tier. Cool to the touch and soft as air. I’ve been through the whole pillow rollercoaster. Memory foam was too hard and unforgiving for my neck. Regular soft pillows turned to pancakes within weeks. Then came the “My Pillow” phase—better, but still lumpy and far from luxurious. Honestly, I was exhausted by the trial-and-error game. That’s when I started really digging into research—what do studies and sleep experts actually recommend? Many praised natural fillings, but down feathers always poked out or made me sweat at night—and ethically, I wasn’t sold. Then I stumbled across Icelandic eiderdown pillow. No harm to birds, temperature-regulating, incredibly rare, and used in luxury hotels and royal households. Sounded like a dream. Yes, it’s a premium investment, but once I slept on it—I got it. The first night took adjusting after years of dense pillows. But by night three, I was sleeping through without waking to fluff or adjust anything. Night four was magic. The pillow supports just enough without feeling stiff or bulky. It molds to you, holds its shape, and stays cool. It’s not flat, it’s not overfilled—it’s just balanced. I sleep in all positions and this one adapts with me. No neck pain, no overheating, no fluffing needed every morning. It simply works. If you want ultra-firm or floppy and flat, this isn’t it. But if you’re seeking the perfect balance—luxurious, breathable, and supportive in all the right ways—this is the pillow. For me, it’s a solid 5 stars. I also added a cute cover which I bought from here as well on sale and it really looks very cozy.
Fri Jul 11 2025 07:50:40 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Icelandic Eiderdown Pillow
David Rickward
Rating: 5/5
All I can say is, amazing. I first bought a set of eiderdown pillows from The Eiderdown Co. a few years ago and they've been my favorites ever since. After upgrading my bed, I knew it was time to refresh my pillows too, and I didn’t even think twice before ordering these again. I wanted something that would actually fill out my king-size pillowcases and give that full, luxurious look , and these deliver perfectly. As soon as they arrived, I gave them a good fluff and tossed them in the dryer on low for 20 minutes. They came out incredibly lofty, soft, and cloud-like. Honestly, I rarely leave reviews, but these are just too good not to share. If you love pillows that feel plush, supportive, and totally dreamy, you’re going to fall in love with these.
Mon Apr 28 2025 00:26:37 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Icelandic Eiderdown Pillow
Chelsea Hart
Rating: 5/5
Quality, very nice. Love the warmth and comfortability. Weight is so nice a little better than the other ones. I need more and would buy these, money is not expensive for nice pillows. And no smells . I have not washed them yet.
Sun Jul 07 2024 08:46:24 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Icelandic Eiderdown Pillow
bailey williams
Rating: 4/5
It fits my needs perfectly and getting it on sale made it a great value. But delivered bit late by UPS, so rating it 4. Also, I really like the support by the eiderdown team, they replied my email in just 2 hours which is too quick for me. Packing and quality is just perfect.
Thu Jun 20 2024 07:37:25 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Questions before you commit

Please read our FAQs page to find out more.
Why does an eiderdown pillow cost so much?+
A single eider nest yields only a small amount of usable down, and collection takes place by hand after the nesting season. Its rarity, careful preparation, and individual craftsmanship contribute to its price.
What makes eiderdown different from regular down?+
Eiderdown has naturally interlocking barbs that help the clusters cling together. This allows it to create exceptional loft and insulation while remaining unusually light and soft.
Is the eiderdown ethically sourced?+
The eiderdown is gathered from wild nests after the nesting period rather than being taken from live birds. The collection process is designed to leave the birds and their nesting environment undisturbed.
How does the pillow feel?+
It is exceptionally soft, lightweight, and naturally lofty, with enough resilience to provide comfortable support without feeling dense.
Which eiderdown pillow size is available?+
The pillow is available in Standard, Queen, King and European with custom dimensions available by request.
How should the pillow be cared for?+
The pillow should be gently shaken and fluffed regularly and aired periodically. Machine washing should be avoided; specialist cleaning is recommended when cleaning is necessary.
Can the eiderdown pillow be washed at home?+
Professional cleaning is recommended because improper washing or drying can affect the loft and performance of the eiderdown.
How long can an eiderdown pillow last?+
With proper care, the pillow can remain comfortable for many years and may become a long-term heirloom piece.
Is the eiderdown pillow certified?+
Yes. The pillow is presented as Icelandic Government Certified, with an OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 cotton shell and alignment with the Responsible Down Standard.
How long does it take to receive the pillow?+
Each pillow is made to order. The current product page states a handmade production period of approximately 2–3 weeks, while its FAQ states three to four weeks for production followed by transit. I would standardize these two figures on the site before publishing.

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