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Duvets: The perfect duvet for an optimal night's sleep
If you are looking for a good duvet, Bath is the place to be&Living has come to the right place. We have a wide range of duvets from the Dutch brand Vandyck. From single duvets to large double duvets, both as single duvets and four-season duvets. We offer a variety of duvets, with down fillings and synthetic duvets. We're happy to help you find the perfect duvet, because we know how important a comfortable duvet is for a good night's sleep.
What is the best duvet?
Buying the right duvet is a good investment. A duvet contributes significantly to a good night's sleep, which is important for your overall health. But how do you know what makes a good duvet?
Let's get straight to the point: there's no such thing as the perfect duvet. The one that's most comfortable for you depends largely on your personal preferences. What kind of filling do you prefer? Are you looking for a 4 seasons Duvet or not? What size duvet fits your bed? There are a few general aspects that can tell you something about the quality and comfort of a duvet.
Distribution of the filling
You can pay attention to how the filling is distributed within the duvet. All Vandyck duvets have their top and bottom sides stitched together, usually in blocks. These square duvets, known as squares, keep the filling securely in place. Because each square is filled by hand, the filling is evenly distributed. Often, a layer of felt is placed between the stitching for better insulation.
There's also a more luxurious version of the square duvet, where the squares are separated by dividers instead of stitching. These are called cassette duvets. The dividers ensure there are no cold zones in the duvet. This aspect is more important for duvets designed for the colder months. A little more airiness is actually preferable for summer duvets.
Tick
The ticking is the outer layer or cover that surrounds the filling. Cotton is the best material for a duvet's ticking. However, not all cotton duvets are the same. Combed cotton feels more comfortable than uncombed cotton. And the finer the cotton weave, the higher the quality of the ticking. There are also differences between percale cotton, sateen cotton, and mako cotton. Mako is high-quality Northern Egyptian cotton, which has extra-long fibers and is woven so finely that fillings like down feathers cannot penetrate it.
Quality guarantee
With our Vandyck duvets, you're guaranteed high quality. They are periodically inspected by Vaassen Textile Consultancy. Synthetic duvets are inspected for composition, filling type, ticking density, and dimensions. Down duvets are inspected for thermal insulation, down quality, down density, and dimensions.
All Vandyck down duvets are Downpass certified. This guarantees high quality, ethically sourced down and feathers, and a strictly controlled production chain.
Comfort class
Our range of down duvets is divided into comfort classes: Standard, Comfort, Super Comfort, and Superior Comfort. The comfort class indicates the score for price, filling, cover, insulation value, and drapability.
Standard ***
The three-star class is the Standard Comfort Class with a blue label. These duvets are budget-friendly, contain 65% down and have a 100% cotton cover. They offer good insulation and excellent drapability.
Comfort ****
A Comfort duvet contains four stars and has a yellow label.These duvets contain 90% down and a cover made of very finely woven cotton. They offer excellent insulation and excellent drape. The price is mid-range.
Super Comfort *****
A Super Comfort duvet falls into the top segment in terms of quality, which is reflected in the price. These duvets contain 95% white goose down and a super-tight combed cotton cover. A Super Comfort duvet offers the best possible drapability and excellent insulation. This category comes with five stars and an orange label.
Superior Comfort ******
Superior Comfort is the highest quality, offering excellent value for money and top-notch quality. A Superior Comfort duvet is made with 100% Bohemian goose down. The ultra-lightweight cover is densely woven from the finest cotton. Both insulation and drape are superior. The six-star silver label recognizes this superior quality.
Which filling material do you choose?
When determining whether a duvet suits your preferences, the type of filling is often a major factor. Some people find a down comforter always the best duvet. Others want a synthetic duvet, for example, for the advantage that it machine washable The filling also determines how a duvet feels to lie under. Do you prefer a light duvet or do you prefer a little weight on top?
If you get cold easily, you'll want a warm duvet, and the filling material plays a major role. A thick duvet isn't necessarily warmer than a thin one. If the filling of a thick duvet is made of material with the least thermal insulation, a thinner duvet can still be a good choice. We're happy to advise you on finding the perfect duvet for you, so you can enjoy a good night's sleep.
At Bath&At Living, you'll find duvets with various fillings and unique features. Down duvets with varying down percentages, as well as other natural duvets and duvets with various types of synthetic filling.
Synthetic materials
Our range includes two types of duvets made of synthetic materials: Fibersoft and Thermo. Both are available as single duvets (Solo) and 4 seasons duvet (DuoYou can wash both the Fibersoft and Thermo duvets at a maximum temperature of 60 degrees Celsius. This is a major advantage if you're looking for an anti-allergy duvet, as it helps combat dust mites. You'll find the washing instructions on the duvet's label. Another advantage of a synthetic duvet is that it's more affordable than a down duvet.
The synthetic material of the Fibersoft The duvet is made of hollow polyester fibers. This is a wonderfully synthetic duvet that feels voluminous and is extra soft thanks to the satin cover. The great thing about this duvet is that it's "quiet," unlike the crackling sound that down filling can make.
It Thermo The duvet has a siliconized microfiber filling and a 100% combed cotton cover. The microfiber material is climate- and moisture-regulating and mimics the feel of down.
Down comforter
If you prefer not to use synthetic materials for your bed, a down duvet is a perfect option. Under a down duvet, you'll enjoy a comfortable night's sleep with only natural materials. A wool duvet is also natural and often a bit cheaper, but a down duvet lasts longer. Depending on usage, the quality of a down duvet only deteriorates after 6 to 10 years.
A down duvet is pleasantly light in weight and falls smoothly around the body.A down duvet excels at absorbing and wicking moisture away. This prevents clammy nights where you toss and turn restlessly, searching for a cool spot. A duvet like this truly contributes to a fantastic night's sleep.
The Vandyck down feathers are dust-free in an environmentally friendly way and undergo a hot air treatment at 120 degrees Celsius. This treatment, combined with a tightly woven cover, makes the down duvets allergy-friendly.
Quality, percentage and fill weight
The difference between down duvets lies in the down quality, the down percentage, and the fill weight. These three factors also determine a duvet's price range. For example, there's a difference between duck and goose down. Goose down creates a higher-quality, luxurious duvet because the feathers are larger and fluffier. This gives them greater fill power, allows them to retain heat longer, and is better at ventilating perspiration.
We have one duvet in our range made with 100% goose down: Superior 100All other duvets have a down content of 95%, 90%, or 65%, supplemented with feathers. Remarkably, the Superior 100 duvet has a much lighter fill weight than other duvets with a high down content. This is due to the absence of regular feathers (which are heavier) and the superior quality of the down type: pure Bohemian goose down. The cover of this duvet is also super light and wonderfully soft and supple. All in all, with this duvet, you'll feel like you're sleeping under a cloud, and you'll never shiver again on cold nights.
Down doesn't just mean a wonderfully warm winter duvet; it's so much more than that! We even have a summer duvet with a 95% down content. Wonderfully luxurious yet pleasantly cool thanks to a lower fill weight. At Bath&Living offers every type of down duvet as a single duvet (Solo) and a 4-season duvet (Duo). Excellent 95 also has an extra version that, in terms of fill weight, falls between a summer duvet and the Solo duvet. Ideal for those who want the comfort of a down duvet but get too warm quickly.
Type of duvet
Besides choosing the filling, also consider the type of duvet you want and the right warmth rating for you. Are you looking for a single duvet or an all-season duvet? You could choose a thick duvet, but the actual warmth depends on the material. Or, instead of a winter duvet, would you prefer a nice, cool duvet for the warmer months? We're happy to advise you on the different warmth ratings in our duvet range, so your new duvet will perfectly match your personal preferences.
4 seasons duvet
A 4-season duvet is a great all-rounder. Each 4-season duvet essentially consists of multiple duvets: a summer duvet and a warmer autumn duvet. These can easily be combined to create a wonderfully warm winter duvet. This allows you to create the perfect warmth rating for your duvet. With the exception of the special summer duvets, every duvet in our collection has a 4-season version.
Single duvet
Some people don't need a variable duvet, for example, if their bedroom has a constant temperature year-round. In that case, one duvet is sufficient. Our duvet range consists of six down duvets and four duvets with a different filling, each with unique properties. Two of these, the Thermo and the Fibersoft, we've already mentioned in our synthetic duvets. The other two are special summer duvets, which we'll explain below.
Summer duvet
The Summer Ventilation It's made of 50% bamboo and 50% Tencel with a lightweight 100% combed cotton cover. Bamboo is naturally antibacterial and hypoallergenic. Like down, bamboo offers excellent moisture management but is considerably more affordable. However, it's a flatter fiber, making it less effective at insulating heat. Ideal for a summer duvet, but you're less likely to find this filling in a winter duvet.
The summer duvet Summer Silk is a cotton duvet with a 100% mulberry silk filling. This is the finest and strongest type of silk available. It's even the strongest natural fiber. Mulberry silk, unlike wild silk, has anti-allergic properties. It also regulates temperature well, keeping you nice and cool on warm summer nights. This duvet is machine washable on a wool cycle.
We've mentioned this type of duvet before, and it's perfect for the true down lover: Summer 95A light duvet with 95% Eastern European white goose down and a cover of the finest cotton with an extra soft finish. Its lightweight fill makes this type of down duvet very comfortable for summer. The Summer 95 features numerous squares for optimal distribution of the down feathers.
Different sizes of duvets
The size of your duvet also contributes to a good night's sleep. When finding the right duvet, consider the width of your mattress. If your duvet is about 60 centimeters wider than your mattress, you'll be fine. All duvets in our range come in three different widths, with a standard length of 200 cm or an extra-long length of 220 cm. Some types also come in an extra-wide size, suitable for a king-size bed.
Single duvets
A single bed is usually between 80 and 100 cm wide. A single duvet with a width of 140 cm is ideal for this. The standard length for a single bed is 200 cm, which is also a good length for a duvet. Or you can choose an extra-long blanket of 220 cm.
Double duvets
The middle size duvet in our range is 200x200 cm. This size is ideal for a three-quarter or double bed. Standard widths are 120, 140, or 160 cm. This size duvet is not available in a 220 cm length.
Twin duvets
For large double duvets, consider a twin. These are nice and wide duvets, measuring 240 cm and 200 cm or 220 cm long. Choose these if your mattress is between 160 and 200 cm wide.
Extra wide double bed
For an even larger bed or if you want to create extra overhang, you can choose a king-size duvet. This is an extra-wide double duvet. It has a width of 260 cm and a length of 220 cm.
Buy a duvet at Bath&Living
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