Old Down Quilts Can Now Be Remade

Press, Volume CII, Issue 30065, 25 February 1963, Page 2

Old Down Quilts Can Now Be Remade

“ Good A» New ” Again UNIQUE MONEY-SAVING PROCESS The approximate life of a down guilt is usually believed to be about 10 years but there are many instances where a quilt is passed from mother to daughter for as many as four generations when unfortunately the time arrives when this loved “Heirloom” appears to come to the end of its life. However, it is not widely known that down never deteriorates and that a Christchurch specialist firm with a unique machinery and a revolutionary process can remove the valuable down from the shabbiest cases, extract dust, cleanse, fumigate, sterilise and then scientifically rejuvenate and restore the fine feather* to their original condition. This renewed down, which in many cases has a value of up to £lO is then ready to pressure fill into new cases. In this way the down from a double with a little extra added will go to make two singles and in the same way singles can be made into doubles. The advantages of remaking over the old method of recovering are many as when the old cover has lived its life it is completely useless and only adds weight but no warmth to the quilt, which, to do an efficient job. must be light and airy allowing for the down or small feathers to curl, capturing and retaining particles of air which are warmed by body heat. The firm w'hich offers this excellent money saving service is the REGENT FURNISHING CENTRE, of 191-165 Gloucester street, and 96 Riccarton road, and they have now available a wonderful range of materials and ready made cases ranging from Paisley and Florals (10 patterns), complete charge for Single* 75* to £6 19* 6d for a Double in high quality silks and taffeta*. (A new one worth approximately £l4). Delivery within seven days. City Customer* Call and Inspect range, or Ring 64-955 for free Shop at Home Service. Our representative will call with samples. Country Customers A special service is offered country clients who may write for free samples, and when a selection is made arrange for us to pick up quilt* from post, rail or bus depot and return in same way at no extra cost. Complete Satisfaction Absolutely Guaranteed. —Advt.