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FINDING THE PERFECT DUVET

Choosing the perfect duvet can be a confusing experience. Our guide explains the differences between the various options and will help you make the right decision.

To find the perfect duvet, firstly consider which type of filling you prefer: synthetic or natural?

• Synthetic Duvets
• Natural Duvets
• How Warm Do You Want To Be?

SYNTHETIC DUVETS

Non-allergenic and washable – the perfect solution for those who have allergies.

Cotton Touch is a soft, plump duvet with a 100% cotton cover, suitable for all of the family.

Spundown has an incredibly fine microfibre filling that enables all sizes to be washed at home at 60°C, the temperature that kills dust mites – a common cause of asthma and allergies.

NATURAL DUVETS

Natural duvets have the benefit of being both durable and naturally breathable.

Down, the lightest of all the fillings comes from the breast of the bird and its unique ability to trap air makes it exceptionally light. It is also luxurious, soft and fluffy, as it doesn’t contain feather quills.

Feathers, which do contain quills, aren’t quite as soft and light, and more filling is needed to achieve the same tog rating, as they aren’t as thermally efficient as down.

The higher the down content, the lighter, better quality and more durable the product will be. Down filled duvets should last for at least 20 years and feather and down blends for 10 years.

Fill power is a measure used to determine the quality of feather and down. The higher the fill power, the better the duvet. A high fill power also indicates that the product will retain its performance for many years longer.

The covers of our natural duvets are of cassette pocket construction, which keeps the filling evenly distributed and prevents cold spots.

HOW WARM DO YOU WANT TO BE?

Once you have decided which filling you then need to decide how warm you want to be. The tog rating indicates this. Tog is a measure of warmth, the higher the tog the warmer the duvet.

• 13.5 tog is wonderfully warm so ideal for winter
• 10.5 tog offers medium warmth for spring and autumn
• 4.5 tog is cool so ideal for summer
• Four Seasons consists of a 4.5 tog and a 9.0 tog – use them separately, and put the two together in winter.