Winter Quilt – Which One to Choose?

Both year-round duvets and those adapted to specific seasons have their supporters. But which ones are the better choice? What else is worth knowing before buying a duvet for winter? Be sure to check it out!

Type of filling and cover of quilts

The filling of a winter duvet is one of the elements that determine its weight, functionality, softness or the amount of heat it provides. This is also an important issue, especially for allergy sufferers. Due to the filling, these products can be divided into:

• Down duvets - a warm down duvet is filled with delicate bird feathers that grow before the actual feathers. Goose down perfectly wicks away moisture and provides a comfortable temperature by removing excess heat. A winter duvet with goose feathers and down pillows will provide appropriate sleeping conditions, while being lightweight.
• Feather duvets – feathers have a slightly different structure and heating parameters than down. This winter duvet is filled with small feathers, which makes it less elastic and heavier than a down duvet. It also has slightly worse thermal insulation properties, but it is still one of the highest quality products that will work great on the coldest nights and provide a healthy sleep.
• Wool blankets – a wool blanket provides excellent ventilation, which contributes to comfortable sleep. Wool releases excess moisture, maintains heat and has many health-promoting properties. A wool blanket for winter is a winter blanket for “cold people”. It is most often made of sheep wool or merino wool. It is ideal for frosty nights, when the low temperature will not be so noticeable.
• Duvets with synthetic filling – polyester or silicone fibre is used for their production. Such duvets are exceptionally light and anti-allergic, but they do not breathe as well as duvets with natural filling.

These are just some of the possible options. Quilts are also filled with silk or coconut fibre. Another option is to fill them with bamboo fibres . Bamboo fibre is an artificial cellulose fibre, the production of which uses bamboo as a raw material providing cellulose.

Covering the duvets

The overall assessment and parameters of the selected winter duvet are also influenced by its cover. The most popular covers include cotton, satin and microfiber. Cotton is a fabric that provides excellent air circulation, satin is antistatic, and microfiber is characterized by high durability and softness.

Duvet for winter – when to change the duvet and how to choose it?

Depending on their purpose, we can distinguish between winter, summer and year-round duvets.

• All-season duvet  – is slightly thicker than summer models, but thinner than winter ones. Such a duvet can also consist of two parts. In summer, only one layer is used, and in winter, they are easily fastened with snaps. Thanks to this, we obtain a warm winter duvet.
• Warm winter duvet – winter duvets have more filling. The best choice here is of course a down or feather duvet.
• Summer duvet – a summer duvet is made of less filling than a winter or all-season duvet, which means it has a lower grammage and is lighter.

The duvet is most often replaced when the temperature in the apartment drops below 20 degrees, but this is often related to individual preferences and sensitivity to cold . Changing the duvet to a winter one is also associated with savings on bills, because thanks to this we can slightly turn down the heating at night in our home.

Customers often wonder which duvet is best? Should we opt for a winter duvet or perhaps an all-season duvet? A lot depends on the conditions at home and our habits. In the case of people who like warmth, a winter duvet will work better on colder days. This solution is also good in older and less well-insulated buildings. However, if there are no temperature fluctuations at night, all-season duvets will be enough. The ideal option, however, are those models that consist of two parts. On cold winter nights, we can easily fasten them together, and on warmer nights, use only the summer layer.

Toga Scale

The warmth class of duvets is determined by a special scale. Thanks to it, we can check which winter duvet to choose for our needs.

• 4.5 Tog – these are thin and light quilts, ideal for very warm days.
• 7.5 Tog – these are duvets intended for use in summer and in rooms with constant temperatures.
• 10.5 Tog – these are warm quilts, great for the spring and autumn periods.
• 13.5 Tog – a very warm duvet for winter and autumn-winter. It provides a sense of thermal comfort, even at low temperatures.
• 15 Tog and more – these are the warmest duvets. Ideal for people who like warmth and for rooms with low ambient temperatures at night.

A winter duvet should have an appropriate filling weight, which ensures that the temperature is maintained at an appropriate level of warmth.

Down duvets, wool duvets or maybe feather duvets? Which duvet will be best for winter?

On colder days, models made of down or feathers will be perfect . If you are looking for a winter duvet, King of Cotton has a wide selection of top-quality duvets filled with Canadian, Siberian and Hungarian goose feathers in its online store , as well as luxurious duvets with natural goose down and warm, reliable duvets made of microfibre and 100% cotton.

When choosing a down duvet, pay attention to its elasticity. Remember also that the thermal properties of duvets often depend especially on the quality of the material, which is why it happens that light and thin duvets will retain heat better than a thick winter duvet, but made of questionable material. Particular attention should be paid to the purpose of the duvet specified by the manufacturer, which can be checked in the product description.

Down and goose feather quilts, i.e. year-round products, perfect also for winter!

The best winter and all-season duvet is the one that is filled with good quality material. One of the better choices are also all-season duvets made of natural material such as down or goose feathers . Winter duvets filled with such materials are  very popular. Such a duvet will have great thermal insulation properties and will provide us with the right temperature during winter nights. However, it will work well not only in winter, but also during any season, because it prevents overheating and allows air circulation .

A high-quality down duvet is light, soft to the touch and comfortable , so it will meet the expectations of even the most demanding people. However, let's only choose products with highly selected feathers and down, with impeccable filling.

Down and feather classification

Down D01 is the highest quality down, which is obtained from the most delicate places of birds, i.e. those most sensitive and needing the best protection against cold. Very good quality is classified as D04 and D15 and D11. Good quality is D23 and D67.

D37 and D47 top characterized by appropriate softness and elasticity.

How to care for winter duvets?

We already know how to choose duvets for the winter, but how to care for them? Hygiene and washing are extremely important, as they eliminate unnecessary bacteria and mites. Models made of natural fillings, including down or feathers, are best cleaned in a professional laundry . This will prevent the product from losing its properties or damaging it. The frequency of cleaning depends on the individual characteristics and preferences of the user, for example, recent illnesses or excessive sweating. Remember to air them regularly . However, do not expose duvets to unfavourable weather conditions.

The warmest winter duvets – summary

Many stores offer warm winter duvets, as well as summer and year-round duvets with various types of filling. Which duvet is best for winter? There is no single answer to this question. When choosing a duvet, be guided by your own preferences and expectations.

Let us remember, however, that a warm duvet is a duvet made of the highest quality materials.

Often, a light and fluffy duvet with a down filling will be a much better choice for winter and cold nights than a heavy and thick duvet, but with a questionable quality filling.

A winter and all-season down or feather duvet guarantees good air circulation and allows the skin to breathe at night. It is characterized by much greater durability, which ensures comfortable sleep and allows you to fully rest in your bedroom!