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A company with almost 100 years of tradition
and constant quality assurance
Since 1919 ARO® ARTLAENDER GMBH has been producing and selling
high quality down-filled bedding products in North West Germany. These
products are filled exclusively with naturally healthy down and feathers from
the polar zones of Siberia, Eastern Europe and Canada which have matured
in bitterly cold temperatures. No low quality imported down is processed at
Artländer. Subsidiaries of our company in Siberia and Eastern Europe supply
the North German factory location with natural down. All processing work is
carried out solely in Germany. The high standards which we apply with
regard to our sleeping systems have led to continued growth and helped to
create the excellent reputation which our company enjoys amongst our
customers. Qualität seit 1919 aus Ihrer Region
NDS Minister President C. Wulff
during a plant visit to ARO® ARTLÄNDER

Down –
the perfect micro-climate
Did you know that geese give us over half a million feathers for one kilo of down?
And we are not talking about a variety of feathers here, either. Down has no
hard, warm quill. Down is part of the tender plumage which, as a bottom layer of
the breast feathers, always keeps the geese and ducks so beautifully warm and
cosy. This is why it is possible for them to swim even in polar temperatures,
surrounded by snow and ice.
Down is nature's own special version of "haute couture". Around one billion down
feathers are required to fill 1000 kg. A ball of down weighs only 0.001g and is
very similar to a snowflake. Every ounce of snow goose down has about 2 million
fluffy filaments which mesh and interlock with each other and can thus enclose a
maximum of air: the best protection against cold which the world can provide.
Whilst down of inferior quality only has the diameter of a 10 cent piece, the down
of geese from Eastern European countries is often as large as a one euro piece.
Siberian snow goose down is sometimes even as big as a two euro piece: the
perfect climate solution.

Down –
warm, hygienic and easy-care
Its three-dimensional structure and elasticity means there is no need to
worry about compressing the down or imposing a burden on it. It requires
no more than a thorough shaking in order to restore it to its original form
which always creates a warm and cosy feeling around your body.
The bedding feathers processed by ARO® Artländer (from the down to the
quilted down covers) are completely washable and therefore especially
hygienic & easy to care for. Please remember always to read the washing
instructions on the individual bedding product.. Qualität seit 1919 aus Ihrer Region

Top quality fabric
surrounds our down
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For ARO® Artländer down bedding products we select the finest fabric from
naturally pure materials, specially produced for fine down and feather fillings.
This means that the weft and warp threads in the fabric are so densely woven
that no down or feather particles can filter through. At the same time the fabric is
also very light and absolutely air-permeable so that a thoroughly pleasant microclimate
is created. A cover which meets these demands can only be produced
from the finest quality cotton. In our Production Department we devote the same
care to high-quality processing of fabric as we do to the down and feathers.

Good news for people who suffer from allergies
People suffering from allergies and asthma can breathe a sigh of relief: they can also
enjoy the natural sleep comfort which down and feathers offer. The latest surveys in
the field of allergic disorders show that:
• down and feathers do not cause dust mite allergies, as is often incorrectly
assumed.
• down and feathers do not cause any allergic reactions of the respiratory tracts,
such as asthma and hay fever.
For people suffering from allergies and asthma there is therefore no reason to avoid
down and feathers. Doing so only means missing out on a very comfortable night's
sleep!
Sources:
“Gutachten zur Einschätzung der Relevanz der Bettfedern- (Keratin) Allergie“ (Expert Opinion on the Assessment of the Prevalence of Keratin
Allergy 1 )
Prof. Dr. med. Hofmann, Director of the Institute for Pediatrics, University Clinic, Frankfurt a.M.
“House dust mite allergen in pillows“, Expert Opinion of Wellington Asthma Research Group, Wellington School of Medicine, New Zealand.
“Ökologische Untersuchungen zur Hausstaubmilbenallergie“ (Ecological Investigations into House Dust Mite Allergy), Prof. Dr. Dr. H. W.
Jürgens, Anthropologisches Institut der Universität Kiel (Institute for Anthropology of the University of Kiel). Qualität seit 1919 aus Ihrer Region
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Translator's note: translation of University of Frankfurt/Main, no liability accepted

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NOMITE Dust mite allergy –
simply not an issue for feather and down
The NOMITE sign indicates that this product is suitable for people suffering
from dust mite allergies. Because bedding products filled with feathers and
down have very favorable heat and climatic conditions for human beings (fast
build-up of heat during sleep, fast reduction of moisture during airing). Such
properties create very unfavorable surroundings for mites which are dependent
on moisture. Furthermore, the special close-woven cover fabric which
counteracts penetration by mites offers additional protection.
The micro-climate under a down duvet
The climate under the duvet, together with the qualities of the mattress,
constitutes the most important criterion for human sleeping comfort. The
interplay of the human and material qualities in the creation of the "bed cave
climate" is determined by the human's heat regulation. Here the preferred
room temperature, the heat radiation of the body as well as the tendency to
perspire, play an important role. The duvet can be "tailored" by varying the
cover size, the filling weight and the quilting.

ARO® Artländer duvets –
The choice is yours
Discover our range of high quality down bedding quilts. We are quite sure
that you will be able to find a suitable quilt to meet your personal sleep
requirements within our product range.
1 Cassette duvets produced with inner vertical bands
• with down fillings matured in the intensely cold climates of Siberia,
Eastern Europe or Canada. Only top quality raw feathers, matured on
icy-cold winter days, are used in these quality beds
2 Carré duvets for the light to medium heat category
• the firm quilting of the down is especially suitable for down duvets
which are not so bulgingly filled and also ensures good air circulation
3 Cocoon body zone duvets
• these high-quality duvets follow your body zones by means of an
elaborate inner margins production and surround you at night like a silk
cocoon
4 Silk & Cotton cassette duvets
• This premium down duvet with silk/cotton fabric cover (50/50%) surrounds
the body in an even and suppler way than the cotton fabric. We also export
this product, which is filled with very large flakes of goose down, to Asian
and Arab countries. Here these duvets often serve as a wedding present for
the bride.
5 Eiderdown duvets
• Eiderdown has many thousands of ramifications. Despite its size, it is
lighter and finer than all other types of down. Because of its extreme
capacity to retain heat, less than half of a "normal" filling weight is
needed. The eider duck lives in the cold climate of Iceland and Greenland
and plucks the down from its chest itself (for nest building). After the
breeding period the down is then collected again.

ARO® Artländer pillows–
choose what suits you best
Do you sleep on your side, your back or your stomach?
Lying in the wrong position can, in time, lead to health problems – here
the support of the pillow is decisive for the cervical spine and neck area.
The pillow must therefore be selected correctly, depending on the
preferred sleeping position and bed underlay.
1 Classical pillows
• ideal for all sleeping positions – the way it is used is determined by the
filling weight. If it is filled right up it is especially suitable for people who
sleep in the supine position, if it is half-filled it is especially suitable for
people who sleep on their sides and if it is only partially filled it is
especially suitable for people who sleep on their stomachs.
2 Premium 2 in 1
• developed for the comfort sleeper who wishes to sink gently into the
pillow. Here the soft down coating supplies the soft "touch" and the more
solid core filling (feather or feather/down filling) offers sustained rest and
great volume.
3 ThermoCrown 5-Chamber pillow
the super luxe neck-supporting pillow with down filling is the innovation
for the luxury sleeper. The elaborate, hand-filled multi-chamber inner unit
structure combines the soft "touch" of the down with an unusually strong
loft plush. The fixing of the down fillings by the many chambers and the
band separation technology do not permit the down "to move sideways",
as it normally tends to do. Thus the pillow retains its form and the head
receives optimum support - both in the lateral and supine position.

ARO® Artländer GmbH
Ankumerstraße12 · 49577 Kettenkamp
Telefon: +49-5436 95000 · Telefax: +49-5436 621
E-Mail: info@artlaender.de
www.artlaender.de