Getting the right duvet and the right mattress will make all the difference as to whether you get a good nights’ sleep. Here are some things to consider when choosing a duvet:

Allergies

If you suffer from any kind of allergy then you should consider a duvet with a synthetic non allergenic filling such as “Allerban”. Synthetic fillings are often lighter, more breathable and much easier to wash at home. This saves a lot of money because the cost of getting natural fibre duvets dry cleaned can work out to be very high.

Price

This one was always going to be high up the list but it’s worth noting that like many things, price alone is not a reason to buy. Generally, a higher quality duvet will not only last a lot longer than a cheaper one, it will do its job better too.

Size

The size of your duvet depends on your bed. Check out this duvet and mattress size guide to make sure that the duvet you are choosing is right for your bed.

Weight

Especially in summer, a lighter duvet is more comfortable for most people. Whilst duvets are not sold by weight they will be sold with a Tog rating. The Tog rating is a measure of warmth but will also indicate the relative weight of the duvet filling material. The higher the Tog value the heavier the duvet.

Warmth

Duvets are sold with a Tog rating which will tell you how warm one duvet is relative to another. Most people are happy with 4.5 Tog for Summer, 9.0 Tog for Spring and Autumn and 13.5 Tog for Winter. You can get Duvets that range from 1.5 Tog (very light) up to 15 Tog (very warm).

Filling Material

All duvets have some sort of material that makes them warm. It can either be synthetic (as already described) or natural. Natural fillings include feather, down, silk and wool. Down duvets are considered the best for warmth and lightness.