Duvet Buying Guide

Unsure on what duvet is appropriate? Have a read of our Duvet Buying Guide to see which one best suits your needs.

What is Tog?

Tog is a unit used to measure thermal resistance; The higher the Tog rating, the more heat it retains.

Traditionally, a duvet with with a lower Tog rating is more suited to the Summer months and one that is higher better suited to the Winter months.

4.5 tog

A 4.5 rated tog duvet is lighter and not as thick, it is less likely to absorb as much heat as a higher valued duvet. A duvet appropriate for summer, a 4.5 tog can also be used year round for those looking for a duvet that won’t be too warm.

10.5 tog

A 10.5 tog duvet is considered the standard and average duvet. A combination of warm and breathable, the 10.5 tog is considered the perfect all year round duvet. Heavier than the 4.5 but with better heat retention properties, a 10.5 tog is a standard duvet that will be appropriate for most.

13.5 tog

A 13.5 Tog Duvet is made specifically for the colder months due to its high tog rating. These duvets will drape around you providing warmth without feeling heavy on your body. 

15 tog

Choosing either a 13.5 or 15 tog duvet will be perfect for Winter. Thick, heavier and having the best heat retention properties out of all the duvets we offer, either of these Togs are sure to offer a warm and comfortable nights sleep.

Types Of Duvet

BounceBack

Small fibres built into the inner workings of the duvet help to retain the duvets shape and reduce the chance of it becoming worn out and flat. Staying plumper for longer, a bounceback duvets ability not to lose its shape ensures a newer feel for longer.

Corovin

Cheaper than a standard duvet, Corovin or Polypropylene is lightweight and excellent at retaining heat. Perfect for children because of its weight, Corovin is an affordable alternative to the standard duvets available.

Microfibre

Tightly packed fibres with no hollow spaces ensures a microfibre duvet offers complete and total warmth. A limited amount of spaces between the fibres means hardly any heat can escape. A hypoallergenic duvet that provides those with allergies an alternative and safe sleeping option, a microfibre duvet is a perfect alternative to a luxury heat retaining duvet at an affordable price.

Hollowfibre

Spaced apart fibres with plenty of hollow space in between allow a hollowfibre duvet to breathe more easily than others. Hollowfibre duvets are hypoallergenic meaning they are more appropriate for those who suffer from allergies, in particular young children. Hollow Fibres ability to breath make it a year round duvet that is affordable, yet comfortable.

Goose Feather & Down

Natural and luxurious, a Goose Feather & Down duvet provides a natural spring, ensuring of a plumper duvet for longer. Soft and comfortable, Goose Feather & Down has natural heat retaining properties that are breathable. An inner filling of a duvet that is beneficial for year round use with added luxury and quality.