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.

The Parachute Down Mattress Topper is a luxury topper that balances plushness and support. This 550 fill power feather bed is constructed of two chambers. The top chamber has a softer feel for surface-level cushioning, while the bottom chamber is firmer to limit sagging and sinkage.

Premium, all-natural European white down makes up the topper fill. In total, it contains 85 percent down and 15 percent down and feather fibers. The use of primarily down gives the topper an especially soft, cozy feel without as much risk of feather quill shafts poking out. A sateen cotton shell encases the fill and lets airflow into and out of the topper so that excessive heat can escape.

Thanks to its baffle box construction, the down and feather fill fluffs up nicely and stays evenly distributed across the surface. This topper measures 3 inches thick, leaving plenty of room for the sleeper to sink in and enjoy a luxury hotel feel. Parachute uses down which has been certified by the Responsible Down Standard, meaning the birds were cared for following certain guidelines about humane treatment. The topper is dry clean only.

Free domestic ground shipping is available within the United States. The Parachute Down Mattress Topper is eligible for a 60-day return policy and a 3-year warranty.

If you’re looking for a mattress topper with a luxurious feel, the Legends Luxury Down Pillowtop Featherbed from The Company Store has a particularly high-end quality thanks to the thick, lofty design.

The topper begins with a top layer made of white duck down, with a plush feel that cushions your body and offers excellent pressure relief. A bottom layer is filled with white goose feathers that maintain cushioning but also feel more supportive, preventing your body from sinking too deep. A gusset along the perimeter adds extra assurance against uncomfortable sinkage.

The upper layer is encased in a sateen-woven cotton shell with a smooth, silky feel, while the bottom layer is covered in a cotton twill shell. The topper has a luxuriously thick 3-inch loft, and the baffle-box stitching is 10 inches wide to enhance the billowy quality. The topper should not be machine-washed or dry cleaned. The Company Store instead recommends spot cleaning and air drying.

Shipping costs $8.99 to addresses in the contiguous U.S., while deliveries to Alaska and Hawaii carry a $30 shipping fee. You may return the topper within 30 days for a full refund minus a small return shipping fee of $2.95.

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 best feather toppers provide a balance of softness and support, resulting in a cloud-like feel without excessive sinkage. That’s the case for the Standard Textile Down Featherbed, which features a top layer of plush pure down over a second layer that primarily consists of feather fill. Most sleepers will sink a bit beneath the surface, but the base layer provides decent reinforcement for side and back sleepers who weigh up to 230 pounds.

The topper’s shell is made of breathable cotton, which offsets the down’s heat-insulating properties to a noticeable degree. Thick baffle-box stitching helps the topper maintain a full shape with minimal clumping or shifting, and also prevents fill from escaping. The seams are piped for added stability.

The down and feathers have received certification from the Responsible Down Standard, ensuring the topper is cruelty-free. The Down Featherbed’s price-point is quite reasonable compared to other similarly constructed toppers. Standard Textile also offers full refunds and free shipping on all returns initiated within 90 days of your original purchase.