Is it time to ditch your worn-out pillows? Pause for a moment, the solution may not be tossing them, in fact, your down pillows can be almost completely restored with Rytina pillow upholstery. Down pillow care is a tricky business, as much as they are fluffy and comfy, they are also the hardest type of pillow to care for. Especially for our frugal pillow lovers out there, throwing them out and buying new ones anytime they get worn out can burn a hole in your wallet. Rytina offers expert down pillow reticking. Let’s get into how to retick a pillow and some down pillow maintenance tips to keep your pillows feeling fresh in between retickings.
What Does “Reticking” a Down Pillow Mean?
Reticking is a term originally referring to replacing the cover on a mattress or ticking. This ticking is a tightly woven cotton or linen textile that keeps down feathers inside. This thick cover is important in keeping the feathers from coming out of the pillow or mattress. Nowadays, reticking refers to replacing or repairing the fabric covering of a down pillow.
Reticking is important because it maintains the pillow structure, prevents feather leakage and prolongs the pillow’s life. Not to mention it prevents your pillow from ending up in a landfill.
Reticking is an important element of down pillow care that, unfortunately, often gets overlooked either because people are not aware of the service or because they worry that it will change the feeling of their lived-in pillows.
In reality, down pillow reticking rarely changes the feel or loft of the pillow. Down pillow reticking experts are able to remove the feathers, clean and sanitize them, replace the ticking fabric and put the feathers back inside without compromising comfort. Additionally, if your pillow has lost its loft, gone flat or is too firm, you can have your down pillow expert add or remove down feathers to change the loft.
The Reticking Process: Step-by-Step
High-quality down pillow reticking services are hard to come by. In this niche market, there are few experts and few far between. Fortunately, Rytina Fine Cleaners offer comprehensive pillow maintenance and repair services, including down pillow reticking. Let’s take a look at our meticulous process.
Step 1: Remove the Old Fabric – Carefully unpick or cut the fabric
Step 2: Inspect the Down Fill – Check for damage or clumping, and clean if necessary
Step 3: Choose New Fabric – Selecting durable, breathable fabric for reticking
Step 4: Sew the New Fabric – Proper stitching techniques to ensure a secure and smooth finish
Why Should You Retick Your Down Pillows?
Reticking your down pillows can be a great way to refresh your bedding without buying new ones. Down pillows are meant to last decades, but they will only stay clean and sanitized with regular cleaning. Reticking your pillows can have many benefits, including:
Extend Pillow Lifespan – Reticking preserves the quality and comfort of your pillow
Improve Pillow Hygiene – New fabric ensures cleanliness and prevents wear-and-tear build-up
Sustainable Solution – Eco-friendly option that reduces waste by reusing existing pillows
How Often Should You Retick Your Down Pillows?
While there is no pillow instruction manual, it’s hard to say exactly when and how often you should retick or replace your pillows. And, frankly, who are we to tell you when to hand over your beloved down pillow to strangers. Some say that pillows should be replaced every two years. While this may be ideal for people who aren’t emotionally attached to their pillows, some of us plan to take ours to the grave with us. With that being said, we recommend reticking your down pillow every 2-5 years. If you use your pillow nightly, you should bring your pillow in for reticking more frequently.
Why Choose Rytina Fine Cleaners for Pillow Reticking Services?
Rytina Fine Cleaners is a trusted and revered name in Sacramento with a long history of providing high-quality dry cleaning and fabric care services. We are proud to offer not just traditional laundering and dry cleaning but professional down pillow reticking. Trust in the experts that keep Sacramento looking clean. Contact us today to schedule a pick-up!