A bed duvet or simply duvet is a quilt, usually with a washable cover, that may be used in place of a bedspread and top sheet. In old French terminology, a duvet is the same thing as a down comforter. In other words, we can describe duvet as a cloth bag filled with down and feathers. The concept of using Duvets, or down comforters started in rural Europe and originally any kind of feathers that were happened to be available was used to fill the duvets. Today, a quality duvet is much more than a rough cloth bag filled with feathers. Luxurious soft fabrics with varied fillings are used to produce duvets that will stay warm and fluffy for many years to come.

Fillings Inside Duvets

The quality of a duvet depends on its fillings. The fillings are basically either natural or synthetic. The natural fillings are natural fibers like goose feather, duck feather, down, silk, wool, or cotton. These fabrics are soft, light and comfortable and considered to be the luxury choice as they offer the best quality of sleep. The main advantage of natural fillings is that they "breathe" and absorb body moisture, as a result of which the natural fiber filled duvets are capable of keeping you comfortable over a much wider range of temperature conditions. Moreover they have a longer lifespan compared to their synthetic counterparts. Synthetic duvets are fiber filled and the price of natural duvets are more expensive than those made with synthetic insulation.

Selection Tips

When selecting a duvet, one must keep in mind that higher quality the down is, the warmer and lighter the duvet will be. It is also important to match the required duvet warmth with one's sleeping arrangement. Before choosing your duvet, consider your own sleeping preferences, such as whether you tend to get hot or cold in the night. Selection criteria depends on the duvet's tog rating, the weight of the duvet and the duvet filling and casing. Each of these factors will make a difference to your comfort.

Bed Duvets are made of lighter fabrics so that they can be easily washed regularly. They are available in different designs and patterns, to enhance the beauty of the room. Bed Duvets can be custom-designed in accordance with the specifications and demands of different customers.