The best duvet covers are worth investing in. Stat. Not only can these lightweight layers protect your duvet, keeping it good shape, but they’re also a simple way to update your bedroom’s scheme. Plus, with many of us now spending multiple days a week working from home, ensuring our bedrooms remain primarily ~blissful~ spaces is of the utmost importance.
Plus, investing in a new cover is also a nail-free way to add a pop of personality to your space if you’re renting, or just simply hate DIY. It can inject a welcome splash of print, colour or luxe texture to an otherwise nondescript bedroom. Girls who rent, you know what to do.
To help you make the right selection, we’ve pulled together a guide of all the best bedding along with everything you need to know about duvet cover materials and weaves, below. Whether you’re looking for a cover that makes a statement or one to transform your room into a tranquil oasis, there’s something in this edit for everyone.
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The best duvet covers at a glance:
Pembridge Supima Cotton Duvet Cover
Linen double/king duvet cover set
What materials can duvet covers be made from?
- Cotton is a breathable fabric that’s easy to maintain, and is generally the most popular choice for duvet covers. Super versatile, it’s available in a range of different thread counts, fibre types, and weave patterns — all of which massively impact how your duvet cover looks and feels. (But don’t worry — I’ve covered this later one!)
- Linen is breathable, hypoallergenic, and super durable — so it's a great choice for your duvet covers. Boasting a lightweight and lived-in look and feel, linen bedding is super on-trend, and its moisture-wicking properties make it perfect for summer months.
- Polyester blend duvet covers are typically made from a mix of cotton and polyester — and make a great affordable option. Widely available, polyester blend bedding is super durable, and a popular choice for children’s bedding. However, it’s not a massively breathable material, so these duvet covers can be quite stuffy.
- Silk bedding looks super slinky and luxurious, and carries a high price-tag. Not just nice to look at, silk bedding sets are also hypoallergenic, cool to the touch, and boasts a whole heap of skin and hair benefits. Can’t afford a silk duvet cover? Try out a silk pillowcase, instead.
Piglet in Bed Gingham Linen Double Duvet Cover, Berry
Elina 100% Linen Duvet Cover
Is the thread count of a duvet cover important?
Put simply, the thread count refers to the number of vertical and horizontal threads per square inch of a duvet cover. Traditionally, this was the most important measure; so duvet covers with higher thread counts were always deemed the highest quality. And therefore the most expensive!
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