How to choose a comfortable duvet all year round?

Quality sleep has beneficial effects on your mental and physical health. It also improves your behavior, memory, and attention. Caring for your bedding elements is essential for a healthy, pleasant, and comfortable sleep. You must pay particular attention to your duvet, which best regulates your body temperature. Many criteria are considered for choosing a lovely duvet in any season and benefiting from quality sleep.

The different types of quilts

You usually have the choice between two types of duvets: natural duvets and synthetic duvets.

Natural quilts

Several natural materials are used to make these quilts. Among the luxurious, noble, warm, and light fillings, we find goose down and duck down. Down offers many advantages. Goose or duck down is thermoregulating. It is, therefore, a natural filling that promotes the evacuation of perspiration at night. The high-end natural comforter, like the down comforter, is warm, so you can sleep well in winter.

It also refreshes you in the summer. In addition, its breathable quality guarantees excellent air circulation and the evacuation of humidity during the night. The down is also very healthy. Made of high-quality material, a down duvet is treated against allergies and bacteria. Thanks to its breathability, ability to wick away moisture, and airiness due to its loft quality, this duvet is a breeding ground for dust mites.

It is, therefore, ideal if you suffer from allergies. In addition to being more voluminous, it is also light and comfortable. Its swelling is incomparable and gives you a cocooning feeling and soft comfort. However, the down duvet requires specific maintenance. Down being a fragile material, it is recommended to entrust your duvet to a professional so as not to damage it. It is also a premium product, which justifies its high price.

There are also duvets in cotton, wool, and silk. These are other natural materials frequently used to make duvets. They have the advantage of being absorbent. They thus retain heat during the winter season. In addition, they can eliminate humidity during the summer. Cotton, silk, and wool duvets are suitable for all seasons. These materials are appreciated for the incredible lightness and optimal comfort they offer. They also have excellent value for money. However, the filling tends to settle with time and washes.

Synthetic quilts

Synthetic duvets are usually filled using mixed fibers or recycled fibers. They are made of hollow, solid, or siliconized polyester fibers and have several advantages. The synthetic filling gives the duvet better breathability. It is also more airy, perfect for someone who sweats easily at night. Thanks to their soft texture to the touch, they offer good comfort, although it depends on the material you have chosen. Nowadays, there are even synthetic duvets treated against allergies and dust mites.

The price and maintenance of these duvets are their significant assets. Depending on the weight and the fiber chosen, the price of a synthetic duvet varies from 10 to 80 euros. It goes quickly in the washing machine without the filling being altered. However, it is necessary to pay particular attention to drying. The latter must be flat to prevent the fibers from gathering in a ball.

The lifespan of synthetic duvets is less than that of natural duvets. They are also heavier, and their filling deforms over time. If you buy a synthetic duvet, changing it every five years is recommended. As for the weight, opt for a weight ranging from 300 to 450 g/m² in winter. Opt for a synthetic duvet of 200 to 250 g/m² in summer.

How to choose the right duvet according to your needs?

Your needs determine the choice of a good duvet. For this, several criteria must be taken into account.

A duvet adapted to the dimensions of your bed

A duvet should typically extend 20 to 40 cm on each bedside. For a single bed (80 x 200 or 90 x 200), the appropriate dimensions for the duvet are 140 x 200 to 200 x 200 cm. In the case of a double bed (140 x 200), the duvet must be 200 x 200 or 220 x 240 cm. Finally, if you have a huge bed (160 x 200), choosing a duvet with a dimension of 220 x 240 or 240 x 260 if you prefer it to fall is better.

A suitable duvet if you are prone to allergies

Do you have allergies? Opt for a duvet treated with an anti-mite, anti-bacterial, and anti-bedbug product. This way, you will enjoy a sweet night in a cozy duvet.

A suitable duvet if you suffer from night sweats

Are you likely to get hot and sweat a lot at night? We recommend a duvet that offers ventilation and breathability. In addition, choose a thermoregulating duvet. These properties guarantee you a fantastic night, regardless of the season.

The thermal performance of the duvet

The heat index is used to assess the thermal performance of a duvet. Down duvets have the best thermal performance. Opt for this type of duvet if thermal performance is a decisive criterion for you. It guarantees optimal thermal comfort.

The importance of a good quality duvet

All bedding accessories should contribute to providing you with restful, quality sleep. This is why you must pay particular attention to the quality of your duvet. Thanks to it, you can spend an excellent comfortable night. This will also allow you to be in good shape to face a new day the next day. Various elements, in particular, define the quality of a duvet:

• the composition,
• swelling power,
• lifetime,
• the envelope,
• the grammage.

It will be necessary to carefully study all these parameters to choose a lovely duvet all year round. Do not hesitate to seek advice from experts in the field, who can advise you on the duvet to buy according to your needs and sleeping habits.

How to take care of your duvet so that it lasts longer?

The maintenance of a duvet depends, in particular, on its filling. For a down duvet, for example, it is essential to air it out and pat it flat regularly to keep its fluffiness and better distribute its filling. Regarding washing, remember to take it to the dry cleaners at most once a year. For drying, please leave it in the open air and suspend it for at least 24 hours to eliminate the humidity.

On the other hand, synthetic duvets can be washed in the washing machine. You can wash your duvets made of natural materials at 30°C and synthetic materials at 40 to 60°C. Therefore, choosing a lovely duvet all year round comes down to knowing the different types of duvets available on the market and your needs. To have a good night’s sleep, you must bet on the quality of your bedding accessories.