Is it OK to vacuum pack a duvet?
Is it OK to vacuum pack a duvet? You can safely vacuum pack a hollow-fibre duvet. But it is not a good idea to vacuum pack down or feather bedding sets. Vacuum packing can break the quills of the feathers used to stuff your bedding which reduces the effectiveness of your pillow.
Can bacteria grow in vacuum seal bags?
The National Center for Food Preservation warns that there are risks with vacuum sealed food products. Some harmful bacteria that only grow in air-free setting can grow much better and faster in vacuum sealed products than if they were not vacuum sealed.
What should you not put in a vacuum bag?
Leather, silk, cashmere, thick wool garments, and any natural fiber materials that could be damaged by compression should not be vacuum sealed. This may include woven items, hemp, or items with feathers.