Best Feather Mattress Toppers

If you normally find featherbeds uncomfortable because they sink too much, you’re a great candidate for Quince’s Luxe Downtop Featherbed Mattress Topper. This is largely thanks to a 3-inch gusset that helps the topper resist deep sinkage and maintain a full, lofty shape. Chambered construction adds to the excellent overall shape retention. The top layer consists of premium white down that feels luxuriously plush and provides deep cushioning for your sore spots, while the base contains feathers that provide decent overall support.

A shell made of smooth cotton sateen encases the fill. The shell is quilted with large baffle boxes to give the featherbed a luxurious, hotel-inspired appearance. Although the topper is technically machine-washable, it will be too large for most machines and you’ll likely need to have it dry cleaned. Using a protector can safeguard the featherbed from stains and other types of damage. Queen and king/California king sizes are available, making the topper best suited to couples or solo sleepers who use larger mattresses.

Quince’s 365-night sleep trial is among the longest in the online bedding industry. The company also offers free ground shipping with all orders, as well as expedited delivery for an additional fee.

Premium feather toppers can be fairly expensive. On the other hand, budget-friendly featherbeds often sacrifice construction and material quality in order to achieve an affordable sticker price. The Heritage Baffle Box Featherbed from Pacific Coast is the best of both worlds: a well-crafted topper packed with luxurious feather clusters to create the plush, cloud-like feel people love about featherbeds, at a sticker price that won’t break the bank.

The topper is quilted with large baffles to ensure plenty of loft. Each baffle box is sewn through to help distribute the fill — but you may still need to fluff the featherbed on a regular basis. Thick corded trim strengthens the perimeter, making the fabric more resistant to rips and tears that can cause fill to escape. Five sizes are available ranging from twin to king and California king. Since the topper is too large for most washing machines and dryers in any size, you should spot clean the surface if stains occur and use a protector to safeguard against other contaminants.

In addition to its accessible price-point, the Heritage Baffle Box Featherbed qualifies for free ground shipping anywhere in the contiguous U.S. Pacific Coast allows returns within 30 days if you are dissatisfied with the topper, or if you experience symptoms of a feather allergy. The featherbed is further backed by a 3-year warranty.

Boll & Branch is dedicated to ethical practices in all of their bedding products, and the Cloud Cover Featherbed is no exception. This topper uses down that is certified by the Responsible Down Standard to give you peace of mind about how it was sourced and manufactured.

Clocking in at nearly 4 inches in height, the Cloud Cover Featherbed has a layered design with two different chambers. The top layer uses white down will 550 fill power. The bottom layer uses other feathers. The materials are held in place with baffle box construction, reducing bothersome bunching. The cover also has four handles that make it easy to fluff the topper and even out the fill.

That cover is made with breathable organic cotton, adding breathability and softness. Overall, the topper has a plush and cozy feel that is especially appealing if you like the sensation of lightly sinking into your mattress.

Boll & Branch offers free shipping and a 30-night sleep trial to test out the topper in your own bedroom.

The Down on Top Featherbed from Pacific Coast has a unique dual-layer design that should appeal to anyone hoping to make their sleep surface feel exceptionally soft. The top layer features baffle boxes packed with plush goose down for cloud-like cushioning, while feathers fill the base to create a sturdy support system. A 3-inch gusset helps the bottom maintain a full shape, and helpful side handles allow you to easily fluff the down.

A breathable cotton shell encases both layers. The proprietary Barrier Weave is exceptionally tight to prevent rips and tears that allow fill to escape. Pacific Coast thoroughly washes all down and feathers to decrease the potential for allergy symptoms from dust and other contaminants. A certification from the Responsible Down Standard ensures the plumage used in this topper is never collected from live animals, and that farms working with Pacific Coast adhere to humane housing and feeding practices.

The Down on Top Featherbed is available in five sizes that correspond to standard mattress dimensions. Standard ground shipping is free for shoppers in the contiguous U.S. You may return the topper within 30 days of your delivery date. Each purchase is covered under a 3-year manufacturer’s warranty against structural defects. You’ll also receive a 30-day “allergy warranty,” allowing you to return the featherbed if you experience down allergy symptoms.

Side sleepers can benefit from a plush sleep surface that cushions the shoulders and hips, two areas prone to pressure buildup for people who primarily use the side position. The Quince Premium Featherbed is one of the softest toppers our team has tested. Measuring 3 inches thick, the topper’s feather fill creates a cloud-like surface that cradles your body, but the gusseted design provides decent support and prevents you from sinking too deeply. 

A shell made of durable, wear-resistant cotton twill encases the feathers. The shell is quilted with sewn-through baffles to evenly distribute the fill, so you shouldn’t need to fluff the topper too frequently. Since the topper does not include corner straps, we recommend tucking it beneath your fitted sheet. Full, queen, and king/California king sizes are available. The topper is technically machine-washable, but may be too large for some household appliances, such as especially washers with agitators. 

A certification from the Responsible Down Standard indicates no waterfowl were harmed or treated inhumanely to obtain the feathers. The Premium Featherbed is competitively priced and Quince provides free standard shipping for all orders. You’ll receive a generous 365-night trial with your purchase, ensuring ample time to test the topper and decide if it’s right for you. Returns and exchanges are honored during this time frame, even if you’ve used and laundered the topper.

The Saatva Down Alternative Featherbed Mattress Topper is well-suited to people who want the benefits of down without its potential drawbacks.

Its fill material is a combination of down alternative with a 700 GSM fill weight and lyocell fibers. This interior construction creates a plush and comfortable addition to your existing mattress. Elastic straps in each corner keep the topper held firmly in place while you sleep.

These materials are hypoallergenic, making them a welcome alternative for people with allergies to down or feathers. While many down toppers are difficult to keep clean, the Saatva Down Alternative Featherbed can be cleaned in your washing machine and tumble-dried.

The featherbed comes with free shipping, and Saatva also provides a generous 180-night sleep trial to see how you like the topper over an extended period of time.