Feather-filled bedding article

Abstract

The bedding article includes top and bottom fabric layers, and supple, flexible felt layers below the upper fabric layer and above the lower fabric layers, having a weight in the range of 50 gsm to 150 gsm. Inner fabric layers are positioned between the felt layers, defining an interior chamber for feathers. A baffle and gusset structure can be included in the article, in which case a lower inner fabric layer and lower felt layer are not necessary. The interior of the pillow is filled with feathers.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A feather-filled, non-quilted bedding article, comprising:
 a top fabric layer;   a supple, flexible polyester or wool felt layer below the top fabric layer, the felt having a weight in the range of 50 gsm to 150 gsm;   an upper inner lining fabric layer providing protection for a user against feather quills;   a baffle assembly or no baffle assembly; and   a bottom fabric layer, wherein feathers are located within the baffle assembly when a baffle assembly is present, wherein when no baffle assembly is present, the article includes a lower inner lining fabric layer and a supple, flexible polyester or wool felt layer above the bottom fabric layer and wherein feathers are located between the upper and lower inner lining fabric layers.   
     
     
         2 . The bedding article of  claim 1 , wherein the top and bottom fabric layers form the shell of a pillow. 
     
     
         3 . The bedding article of  claim 1 , wherein the felt layer or layers are needle punched felting and the weight is approximately 100 gsm. 
     
     
         4 . The bedding article of  claim 1 , wherein the top and bottom fabric layers are polyester material which has a hand finish to enhance softness.