Choosing a duvet seems simple until you discover how many options there are. Summer or winter. Down or synthetic. 180 or 300 grams. Bi-zone or not.
Yet you can almost always find the right one quickly if you start from one thing: how your body sleeps.
In this guide we explain which type of duvet best suits your profile, and when you need which level of warmth.
Step 1: identify your sleep profile
Profile A: you get warm easily
You sometimes wake up sweating, you kick the duvet off, or you like to sleep feeling cool.
What suits you best
• a light duvet
• breathable, with good moisture control
• better too light than too warm
Profile B: you feel the cold easily
You soon feel chilly at night, especially in winter or in a cooler bedroom.
What suits you best
• a warmer duvet with good insulation
• a filling that holds in warmth without feeling heavy
• steady warmth rather than ups and downs
Profile C: your partner feels the temperature differently
One of you likes to sleep cool, the other likes it warm. This is extremely common.
What suits you best
• flexibility, so you can adjust it to the season
• or a duvet with different warmth zones
• and honestly, two separate duvets are sometimes the best answer
Profile D: you like warmth at the top but not around your feet
Your shoulders want to be warm, but your feet soon get too hot or restless.
What suits you best
• a duvet with warmth zones
• more insulation at the top and less at the feet
Profile E: you want easy care or you are prone to allergies
You want a duvet that is easy to wash and hygienic to sleep under, or you are sensitive to house dust mites.
What suits you best
• an easy-care duvet
• materials suitable for allergy sufferers
• something that is simple to keep fresh
Step 2: down duvet or synthetic duvet
This is the first big choice of material.
Down duvet
Why people choose it
• very light and airy
• excellent insulation for very little weight
• naturally breathable comfort
Ideal for
• anyone who loves that typical "hotel feel"
• anyone who wants warmth without a heavy duvet
• anyone who values comfort and softness
Synthetic duvet
Why people choose it
• practical and easy to care for
• often a safe choice for allergy sufferers
• very good value for money
Ideal for
• anyone who wants to wash and care for it without worry
• anyone sensitive to house dust mites
• anyone who wants flexibility without delicate materials
Step 3: choose the warmth to suit the season and your bedroom
The temperature in your bedroom and how warm you feel at night determine what you need.
As a guide
• warm bedroom or warm sleeper → lighter filling
• cool bedroom or cold sleeper → warmer filling
• spring and autumn → something in between, or a flexible solution
Step 4: summer, winter and 4 seasons duvets explained
Summer duvet
A summer duvet is designed to keep you comfortable without overheating.
Why it feels good
• light on your body
• you sweat less easily
• you sleep cooler
Best for
• warm sleepers
• well-insulated bedrooms
• people who often push the duvet off in summer
Winter duvet
A winter duvet is made to hold in warmth better when your bedroom is colder.
Why it feels good
• you warm up faster in bed
• fewer wake-ups from "cold moments"
• comfortable on cold nights
Best for
• cold sleepers
• older homes or cooler bedrooms
• people who love a "snug" feeling
4 seasons duvet
A 4 seasons duvet consists of two separate parts.
A lighter one for summer and a slightly warmer one for spring and autumn. You can use them separately, or fasten them together into one warmer winter duvet.
Why customers like it so much
• you adapt your duvet without buying a new one
• you always have the right comfort, even when temperatures change
• ideal if you or your partner find spring and autumn nights either too warm or too cold
Best for
• anyone who wants one purchase that works all year round
• anyone easily bothered by changes in temperature
• couples who want flexibility without buying several duvets
Step 5: 180 or 300 grams, and what bi-zone means for down duvets
With down duvets you will often see a figure such as 180 or 300. This refers to the warmth and the amount of filling per square metre.
180
What to expect
• lighter and cooler
• ideal for warm sleepers or the warmer seasons
• an airy feel
Best for
• spring and summer
• anyone who gets warm easily
• well-insulated bedrooms
300
What to expect
• noticeably warmer
• ideal for autumn and winter
• still light, but with more insulation
Best for
• cold sleepers
• cooler bedrooms
• anyone who likes to stay warm all night
Bi-zone
A bi-zone down duvet has two warmth zones: usually warmer over the upper body and a little lighter at the feet.
Why many people sleep better under it
• warmth where you need it
• less overheating at the feet
• your body temperature stays more stable
Best for
• people with warm feet
• people who often throw the duvet off in the night
• couples where one person overheats more easily
Quick duvet guide in one minute
If you get warm easily
• choose a summer duvet or a 180 down duvet
• bi-zone can add extra comfort
If you feel the cold easily
• choose a winter duvet or a 300 down duvet
If you want one solution for the whole year
• choose a 4 seasons duvet
If you are sensitive to house dust mites or want easy care
• choose a synthetic duvet designed with hygiene in mind
Our duvets for each profile
If you recognise yourself in one of the profiles above, these are the obvious choices from our range.
For easy care, allergy sufferers and flexibility through the seasons
Isaba is available as a summer, winter and 4 seasons duvet
View the Isaba anti-dust mite duvet
For natural down comfort at an accessible price
Volga is available in 300 and bi-zone 300/180
View the Volga down duvet
For premium down comfort with a choice of warmth
Everest is available in 180, 300 and bi-zone 300/180
View the Everest down duvet
