Not sure how to choose a Duvet

As I get older, I really struggle to get the cover onto the duvet - do you have to get the cover over 2 duvets with your multi-purpose duvet?
I always get man-made, because I think they're more hygienic, easier to wash at home etc. I only have a winter 13.5tog and a 10.5tog. And cotton duvet covers.

It depends on how well your house is heated, whether your husband feels the cold? If he’s been happy with the previous one, then a similar tog rating would be fine.

From experience one piece of advice I would give is make sure whatever tog you get that it’s not too heavy. For 2 reasons : If you need to fight to get it into the cover on your own- I’m not very strong and it’s a struggle. And especially if you or your husband have aches and pains you don’t want too much of a heavy weight on top of you. Easier to move those aching legs about if it’s not too weighty. There are some lovely light weight duvets about. M and S worth a look.

I use a 4.5 tog duvet all year. I didnt pay much and they last a long time. Decide on a tog value and budget.
There’s Dunelm, lots of supermarkets , John Lewis….even Aldi sell them, too much choice really. Good luck.

I use a sheet between duvet and bottom sheet which I change and wash and the quilt stays in its cover, saves washing the quilt cover every time.

I've bought two recently from M&S to replace two I bought from Dunelm, the filling in the Dunelm was stitched in to the seam on either which meant the filling bunched up and there was none in the top or bottom edge of the duvet. The ones from M&S are lovely, the material is far superior.

There is a brilliant demonstration showing how to put a cover on a duvet easily on Utube.
I always have a sheet too so I don’t have to wash the cover often. I like to be covered on even the hottest night.
We have a woolen duvet. It stays on all year and seems to suit us.

I have discovered coverless duvets. I bought a 4.5 tog for the summer and was so pleased with it I’ve just bought a 10.5 tog for the winter. The whole quilt goes in the washing machine and then I put it out on the washing line when it was good weather, but dries very quickly in the dryer if wet. No bunching of quilt and no battling with a cover. For the same cost as a decent quilt cover too.

Melanie61

I have discovered coverless duvets. I bought a 4.5 tog for the summer and was so pleased with it I’ve just bought a 10.5 tog for the winter. The whole quilt goes in the washing machine and then I put it out on the washing line when it was good weather, but dries very quickly in the dryer if wet. No bunching of quilt and no battling with a cover. For the same cost as a decent quilt cover too.

I bought a 4.5 tog coverless duvet earlier this year from The Fine Bedding Company online. It's warm enough to use all year in our house. It dries in a couple of hours draped over the bannisters if wet outside and its as good as new even after regular washing.
I'd recommend them.

They’re brilliant aren’t they

I have now moved onto Coverless duvets (cover and duvet all in one) Never looked back!! You can use a flat to sheet and change this weekly or twice weekly or whatever your thing is, and wash the Coverless duvet in your washing machine once a month and dry in tumble. We have two in our home and two in our holiday lodge, never looked back!

Brilliant answers - thank you so much. Do the coverless ones really go into a standard washing machine? That would be a wonderful solution. Part of the reason for not having mine laundered at the dry-cleaners is the embarrassment where we have spilt tea, etc, and they look unsightly 🫢

My 4.5 tog coverless duvet fits easily into my machine.
Can't vouch for heavier ones.
They are made to be laundered easily.

I’ve got coverless duvets as well. They’re just fab. I can just about cram a 10.5 king size quilt into my WM, which has a 9kilo loading.

No more changing of covers and it frees up space in the linen drawer as I don’t need to find room for spare covers.

Another vote for Coverless Duvets Here. I've used them now for several years. Shop around because prices vary greatly

I have an all season goose down duvet from Scooms. (2 duvets but do not need to use them together) Really well made and light and comfortable. Best I have ever had. I always use a top sheet so no need to keep changing the cover.

The best thing I ever did is decide to use a top sheet with the duvet over that.

It's easy to change the top sheet along with the bottom sheet as often as I like, and I only have to struggle with the duvet cover much less often.

Sparklefizz

The best thing I ever did is decide to use a top sheet with the duvet over that.

It's easy to change the top sheet along with the bottom sheet as often as I like, and I only have to struggle with the duvet cover much less often.

I’ve had top sheets for years. Too much flaffing with putting a cover on. Plus, they are very handy with these hot nights we’ve had.

We have a single top sheet each so there's no fighting. It'll be single duvets when it next needs replacing.

I have started buying the coverless duvets, Mine super king size and are 9 tog for summer and 15 tog for winter, they are reversible, one colour one side and another the other side. The beauty is they do not need duvet covers. I always have a bed sheet between me and the duvet so it keeps clean. When they do need cleaning, (mine are too large for the washing machine), so on a hot day I put them over the clothes line and hosepipe them down. I have an extension on the hose which I fill with washing machine liquid and hose the duvet down and then hose off with clean water. Never have a problem.

I love my wool duvet, bought it from Dunelm. They can be expensive but it’s worth it in my opinion.

It regulates your temperature really well. You know how sometimes you can feel too hot under the duvet, but then too cold out of it - I’ve had non of that with mine. It keeps me nice and warm in winter and maintains a comfortable amount of warmth during warmer months. I no longer have to have different duvets for the different times of year as this one is suitable for use the whole year round.

They are quite thin compared to a standard duvet so you may not think they’ll be very cosy but trust me, they really are.

Pity you don’t live near us chickelegs because I’ve got too many. Think I will have to supply all the grandchildren!