Elegear Cooling Quilt for Night Sweats, Q-Max 0.45 Arc-Chill Summer Cool Fiber Duvet for Bed, Camping, Travel and Adult, Softness, Comfort, Lightweight, Double/Queen Size, 4LB, 150x200cm, Gray

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Manufacturers use materials such as wool, eucalyptus silk and even bamboo to create breathable, comfortable duvets without using plastics. But it’s hard to know which to choose – duck feather, goose down, synthetic fill, microfibre, cotton or wool? Then, we wash it according to its care label to evaluate any noticeable shrinkage or changes in appearance.

Another plus point is that this duvet is hypoallergenic, and allergy sufferers will also benefit from being able to machine wash this one too. Curiously, the cooling duvet from hundred year-old British firm The Fine Bedding Company appears to use exactly the same high-tech, hexagon-pattern heat-wicking material as the Simba Summer Hybrid, above. Designed to replicate down without using feathers, this synthetic filling (most often made with polyester) tends to be cheaper and is hypoallergenic. The down and feathers down are sourced from cruelty-free suppliers as a by-product of the food industry.Hybrid in that case means a combination of springs, foam and wool (and, incidentally, it’s recommended as a good mattress for relieving back pain). Duvets are thick, padded blankets filled with insulating materials such as down, feathers, or synthetic fibres – they are paired with a removable cover, which is how they differ from comforters or blankets, which tend to be a bit thinner, too. When we talk about tog rating, this refers to how well a duvet retains heat during the night – essentially, how toasty you’ll be while you’re sleeping! While certain synthetic materials are heavier than natural fibres, they nevertheless provide comparable insulation. Even while many older homes have been updated with double glazing, central heating, and cavity insulation, the building techniques and materials used are less effective at retaining heat than those used in newly constructed homes.

They’re bound to keep you warm and cosy on cold Winter nights, but they can often be expensive and not always great for those with allergies. Natural duvets, like those that have duck and goose feather filling as well as down, tend to be more insulating, which means they can feel much warmer with less filling. Besides cooling your body, the Smart Temperature Duvet is home washable which makes it easy to use, with the technology remaining fully effective even after repeated laundering.Now you’re probably thinking that you need to get duvets for all the different seasons of the year, but this is unrealistic and not the case. In this article, we explain the components that make up a duvet and how to choose the ideal one to keep your cool. We have an expert guide to duvets and duvet options to suit everyone and every season throughout the year. Online sleep specialists Simba took the top spot in our guide to the best mattresses with their Hybrid Pro mattress.