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25 best duvets of 2024 for your cosiest duvet day yet

Down alternative, feather, wool or microfibre? Here's which one to buy.
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Of course, there's always the more ‘mainland Europe’ choice of using a lone bed sheet for a cool summer duvet alternative; however, for those who prefer the comfort that only a snuggle in a filled duvet can provide, we've gone so far as to seek out all the right duvets to withstand the heat of the sweatiest summer nights to find the best summer duvets. Oh, and if you're on the hunt for duvets and pillows, we've a round up of the best cooling pillows to head to the checkout with, too.


What duvet tog is best?

Tog ratings on duvets are an important factor to consider. In short: the lower the tog rating, the less warm it is, making low togs great for summer months and high togs best for winter months. There are also all-season duvets, which are two separate tog duvets that can be clipped together with handy poppers to create your ideal thickness depending on the season. “While the duvet tog you select ultimately comes down to a matter of preference, I would suggest that a tog rate of 10.5 would be ideal, as it’s suitable for all seasons”, explains Fabio.

“Depending on whether you sleep hot or cold, it’s important to not only choose a duvet for the season, but also depending on the kind of sleeper you are too,” explains Chris. “As a guide, you want a tog rating of between 2 and 8 for spring and summer, and 11 to 13 for the cooler months – a tog of 7 to 10 is a best for all year round," he adds.


What should you consider when shopping for a new duvet?

The best duvet is a year-rounder: able to keep you cool in the summer months and cosy in the winter. This is called thermoregulation, and since it's the key to a good night's sleep, is the main feature of a top-rated duvet. Of course, there are lots of different types of filling which have this capability, so the first thing to consider when shopping is which you might prefer.

Down duvets are lightweight and luxurious, feather and down duvets are cheaper and slightly heavier – but still deliciously cosy – and wool duvets are not only sustainable but great for temperature regulation. If you're allergic to feathers, synthetic duvets are a great choice - they're breathable, much better in quality now than they were ten years ago and usually filled with microfibre (a fine polyester yarn) or hollowfibre (which is slightly warmer).

Once you've considered your filling, consider price, and other factors like whether it can be returned – and whether it's machine washable.

Ahead, the best duvets to buy in 2024.