I have always used a real down comforter (or for as long as I can recall) but decided to try the faux down version to see if it helped with temperature control. It was completely noticeable the very first night! I didn't wake up hot and have to move the comforter off of me to cool off. The feel is very light weight but fluffy enough to give it that down look. Another plus is there are no stray feathers floating around my room or in my bed. All the looks and feels of a down comforter but way better! I don't think I will ever be going back to real down