Tips and Tricks

These duvets are affordable, easy-care (they’re washable and quick to dry) 
and are a great alternative for people that are allergic to down.

Usually they’re made of polyester sheets or flakes that mimic the fluffy feel of down.
 

While these duvets are usually made from the feathers and down of waterfowl, other fibres such as wool and silk can also be used.

Natural fibres are air permeable, which means that they allow moisture to evaporate so you stay dry while you sleep.

Feathers and down have the advantage of expanding when they come in contact with air to create an insulating layer that keeps you warm all night long. Therefore, they are exceptionally comfortable and highly durable.

But what’s the difference between feathers and down?  The answer is simple.
Feathers are a two-dimensional fibre, while down is a three-dimensional fibre. Down’s three-dimensional structure makes it lighter and better able to insulate.

Fill power is the scale of measurement that exists to measure down’s quality. 

It measures the number of cubic inches occupied by one ounce of down.

A high fill power means the down has more volume and that it will be fluffier, warmer, and more insulating. It will also be lighter and more durable. 

To determine the warmth of a natural duvet, you should consider the amount of down (in ounces) it contains. The higher the amount of down, the warmer the duvet will be.

Goose down is generally larger than duck down, and therefore, more insulating. 

The cover, also called the ticking, is the fibre that covers the duvet.

Usually made of cotton, the quality of the cover is determined by the thread count, similar to sheets. The higher the thread count, the finer, silkier, and more resistant the cotton will be.
 

If you have a high capacity washer and dryer, it’s possible to care for your synthetic duvet at home. However, you should check to be sure that it easily fits into both machines.

You can dry-clean your duvet as needed. This applies for natural-fill duvets as well. 

Putting tennis balls in the dryer with pillows and duvets helps to keep them fluffy.

Every now and then, it’s recommended that you rotate your duvet from the top of your bed to the bottom. The perfect time to do this is when you wash your duvet!

It’s best to avoid sitting on your down duvet to avoid causing the fill to sag.