Why use a duvet cover?
A duvet cover has many functions including protection, temperature control and aesthetic appeal.
- A duvet cover protects your duvet from sweat, body cells, dirt and spills, by providing a protective cover.
- It also makes it easy to keep the duvet clean. You can simply take the duvet cover off and wash that, rather than the duvet itself, which is much easier and more convenient especially it today’s hectic world.
- Aesthetic appeal is another advantage of your duvet cover. There are so many patterns, colours, styles and materials available, you really our spoilt for choice. This allows you to change the look and feel of your bedroom in a flash.
- Being the right temperature in bed is essential for a good night’s sleep. If you are too cold or too warm, your sleep quality will be affected. Choose duvet covers made of fabrics that breathable or insulating (depending on the season) to ensure a blissful night. (See below about the right type of duvet covers for each season)
- Finally, duvet covers provide convenience. They usually come with either popper, button or zipper fastenings making them easy to take on and off duvets, as well as ensuring the duvet stays in place!
Choose the duvet cover material depending on the season.
- Autumn/winter – Choose heavier weight materials for bedding, like brushed cotton or flannelettes which provide a good layer of insulation.
- Spring/summer – lighter weight materials like cotton, linen and bamboo which are breathable and wick moisture away keeping you nice and cool.
Caring properly for your duvet cover is vitally important, to ensure both longevity, comfort and maintaining it’s aesthetic appeal.
- Wash your duvet cover regularly and iron if needed.
- Always follow the washing instructions on the label. The label is usually found on the inside of the duvet cover.
- Never use high heat. A embellished duvet cover can potentially be ruined in high heat.
- Use a mild detergent
- Use a fabric softener – especially for first washes
Which type of bedding is right for me?
Choosing the right fabric for bedding is important for both comfort and practicality. Here’s a guide to help you make the best choice based on your needs:
Cotton
Cotton bedding is strong, breathable and soft. It is a great staple and suitable for all seasons. Cotton bedding, especially duvet covers are made in a number of different thread counts. The higher the thread count, the more durable and soft the bedding is.
The best cotton for duvet covers are ones with longer fibres like Egyptian cotton or Pima cotton. These are more durability and softness. Take a look at our 1000 thread count, cotton duvet covers here. https://www.homespacedirect.com/dorchester-cotton-bedding-sets-1000-tc-white
Linen
Like cotton, linen bedding is highly breathable, but is also moisture-wicking, and naturally hypoallergenic. Linen duvet cover and bedding are perfect for warm climates as it keeps you cool at night.
Linen bedding is very modern and gives your bedroom a easy, casual look. It is usually more expensive then cotton, but looks great and has longevity.
Silk
Luxuriously smooth, soft, and naturally hypoallergenic so great for sensitive skin. Silk duvet cover have temperature-regulating properties, keeping you cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
Flannel
Flannelette is perfect for winter. It is soft and warm and made from cotton, but usually heavier then unbrushed cotton. Extremely comfortable bedding.
Microfiber (and polyester)
We are seeing more and more microfibre bedding available now as we become more budget conscious and advances in microfibre production technology. Microfibre duvet covers and sheets feel incredibly soft and are easy care as they don’t wrinkle much in the washing machine or dryer! The only down side is microfibre is not very breathable so you can feel hot under it.
Bamboo
Bamboo is similar to linen in that it is soft, breathable and above all, moisture wicking. However, bamboo bedding is a sustainable option and it is very eco-friendly, hence getting more and more popular by the day.
