Comforters & Duvet Covers

Duvet Covers

A duvet cover is used to protect your new down comforter and allow it to coordinate with the decor of your bedroom. Here's what you need to know before you choose one.

What is a Duvet Cover?

A duvet cover is a bag of fabric made to encase your comforter and coordinate with your decor. They are as easy to care for as sheets and keep your hard to launder comforter protected and clean.

Be Careful About Size

Many comforters labeled "queen" can vary as much as 10" in size. For this reason, you need to be careful when buying a duvet cover to look at the size in inches and make sure it matches the size (in inches) of your comforter.

Choosing Color and Quality

Your duvet cover will likely be one of the most noticeable things in your bedroom, so it should coordinate with your decor. As with sheets, fiber composition (cotton or cotton-poly blend) and thread count (the number of threads per inch) are the best measures of quality. Look for a high thread count 220 or above, and a high cotton content (100% cotton is nice but can be hard to care for).

Taking Care of You Duvet Cover

Your duvet cover should be laundered at least seasonally or when it is dirty. Most are as easily laundered as sheets.  Wash in your home machine and dry until just dry. You may iron if needed.

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