Duvets are the warm, downy covers that turn a simple night’s sleep into a luxurious experience of fluffiness and feathers.  They’re insulation magic, especially invaluable during the winter season.  Make sure that yours last forever by practising proper duvet care and using duvet cover sets to protect them.

First of all, let’s make sure that we’re on the same page.  A duvet is not a comforter!  A duvet is one cover that takes the place of sheets and other blankets, such as comforters.  Since you don’t use sheets, your body is in direct contact with the duvet every night.  That leads to the number one rule of duvet care: always dress them in duvet covers.   This shields them from daily wear and tear, and keeps them clean.  You don’t have to wash your duvet often when you use a cover, just shake it out every morning to keep the feathers evenly distributed.

In terms of duvet covers, there are loads of options to suit every season.  During cold months, many people use flannel duvet covers for an extra sense of warmth and comfort.  Flannel is a quintessential winter fabric, and it’s a great way to refresh the look of your bedroom for the season.  During summer months, a duvet cotton set is a popular lightweight option.  Seersucker makes a good cover fabric because it is very breathable, so your duvet stays fresh inside without too much effort on your part.  Don’t limit seersucker to summer though, it is perfectly appropriate for year-round use!

Do you know any other ways to keep a duvet fresh?

Did you know?

In the United States, plaid-patterned flannel is typically associated with hipsters.

-Audrey

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