subject: When Should You Replace Your Pillow? [print this page] The newest concern many consumers have is around dust mites and how to prevent' them. Dust mites are a natural organism that is all around us in our homes. They feed of your skin cells and leave irritants which cause allergy issues for some consumers. Down bedding tends to be very allergy resistant due to its higher thread count fabrics needed to keep the down in place. This in turn means tighter fabrics which block many household allergens.
