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The Best and Coziest Duvets for Every Sleeper

Run hot? Run cold? We've got a down—or down alternative—duvet for all

Unlike the attention-seeking mattress, which heralds its demise with a poky spring in your back or a sudden crater in the middle, duvets slip away quietly, the life leaving them in a slow flattening or gradual bunching up that even the most vigorous shake won’t dislodge. Your comforter—self-effacing layer that it is, content to let the sheets and duvet cover have all the glory—will not tell you when it’s ready to go to the great airing cupboard in the sky. But we will—and if you’ve had the duvet you’re currently sleeping under for more than five years, the time is almost certainly…now.

If not, perhaps you would like to elevate your duvet (or doona, for our Aussie friends) to the level of that perfect pillow or luxe sheet set you invested in? Maybe there’s a new partner on the scene who doesn’t share your love of enveloping down, or winter is on its way and you’re ready to warm up under 10 pounds of down fill until the spring.

Whatever your duvet scenario, and personal sleep preferences, we’ve slept the nights (and stuffed the covers, most maddening of tasks) and narrowed down the best duvets on the market.

 

Winner: Casper

Casper Humidity Fighting Duvet, $519, casper.com. Photo: Casper

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The cost

$519, Queen size

The composition

Merino wool and ethically sourced down

The review

It’s a dilemma that has plagued couples since the first cavepeople shared a wooly mammoth skin: One is sweating, while the other is moments from hypothermia. Enter this merino marvel! When we tested this, something semi-miraculous occurred: Two people, one running much hotter than the other, both found themselves sleeping in a warm pocket of air that was not a degree too hot or too cold. It was almost as if the duvet was magically calibrating to accommodate chilly feet and a toasty torso at the same time. That is thanks to the natural thermo-regulating sorcery of a layer of merino wool, which both insulates *and* wicks away moisture for that “just right” feeling. FYI: You might notice a rather audible rustle at first, but this will soften with use.

 

Best duvet if you don’t want down: Endy

The Endy Duvet, $235, endy.com. Photo: Endy

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The cost

$235, queen size

The composition

Vegan down alternative

The review

If you didn’t know better, you’d think this was a down duvet—it’s got that “crinkle,” if you know what we mean—but it’s not! Instead, it’s a premium, proprietary substitute that delivers that “slipping into bed at a really nice hotel” feeling, just without the feathers. This Canadian option is billed as an all-season duvet and did a brilliant job keeping us snuggly on cold winter nights, but if you run hot, this might be a bit much in the summer unless you’re cranking that AC. One small caveat: This duvet is slightly larger than standard, meaning you may have to get creative if you’re stuffing it into a cover from another brand. (Endy does sell its own covers that fit these duvets perfectly, natch.) Worth it for an airy, fluffy duvet whose aesthetic is picture perfect for those “lazy Sunday” instas.

 

Best duvet for spring or fall: Ikea

Fjallhavre Duvet, $249, ikea.com. Photo: Ikea

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The cost

$249, Queen size

The composition

Duck down and feathers

The review

At least twice a year—spring and fall, usually—we get into a temperature territory where a heavy winter duvet is excessive, but we’re not quite ready to transition over to the linen-sheets-only phase of the summer bedding calendar. Enter this perfectly midweight option. Airy and soft to the touch, it’s the light but still cozy option you’ll find yourself reaching for once April (or September) rolls round, plus the “walled” construction helps to keep the feather filling extra lofty and lightweight. Like many of the duvets we’ve included here, it has loops on the corners for you to tie your cover to, which will put an end to the dreaded “all the duvet is in one corner of the cover” syndrome.

 

Best duvet if you run hot: Purple

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Purple All-Season Duvet, $129, purple.com. Photo: Purple

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The cost

$129, Queen size

The composition

Polyester

The review

This all-season duvet ticks quite a few boxes: It’s budget-friendly, it’s hypoallergenic and it’s lightweight enough to use all year round, although the colder-blooded might need an extra blanket in the depths of January. Where it really fills a gap, however, is in the way it replicates that down experience—think that “crackle and crunch” sound of the feather fill—with an alternative material that accommodates warmer body temperatures of people who find the real thing sweltering. If you like your duvets particularly juicy, you may find this a little too light, but if you’re always hot? This might be just right.

 

Best duvet if you love luxury: Au Lit

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Au Lit Essential Goose Down Duvet, $611, aulitfinelinens.com. Photo: Au Lit Fine Linens

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The cost

$611, Queen size in “Classic” weight

The composition

Downmark certified goose down

The review

Maybe we’ve been reading too many bodice-rippers lately, but there’s something about this splurge-worthy duvet that feels fit for a Bridgerton. Is it the pillow-y, meringue-y way it lies on your bed, tucking the warm air around you while somehow feeling levitation-light? Or perhaps it’s the goose down, the Diamond of the feathered ton, infinitely rarer than duck down and prized for its warmth and lightness? This particular duvet, made by a Toronto linen institution, is “650 loft,” meaning it’s filled with a bit more ethically sourced goose down for more warmth—but not excessively so—and “puff,” an ineffable characteristic you’ll just know when you sink your hand into it. It’s an indulgent, decadent way to pass the night—and would only be improved if they threw a rakish duke into the deal.

 

Best duvet if you’re on a budget: Amazon

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Amazon Basics Duvet, $65, amazon.ca. Photo: Amazon

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The cost

$65

The composition

Polyester

The review

If you’re in the market for a straightforward, unfussy duvet that you can chuck in the washing machine without a second thought, this is the down-alternative dream. Extremely wallet-friendly, this all-season duvet could be a great fit for a guest room (where you might wash it between stays) or in children’s rooms (where the reasons for prioritizing washability are numerous). And, despite the modest price point, it’s still very cozy, and helpfully has box-stitching to prevent the fill from moving around over time and while tumble-drying (on low, of course).

 

Best duvet if you hate feeling weighed down: Sleep Country

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LuxeSilk Duvet, $219, sleepcountry.ca. Photo: Sleep Country

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The cost

$219, Queen size

The composition

Silk, Tencel and poly fibre

The review

If you haven’t had the pleasure of sleeping under a silk-filled duvet before, the best way we can describe it is: Imagine your slinkiest, most barely there silk slip—this is that, in bedding form. A dream come true for people who cannot abide the heaviness of a traditional down duvet, this duvet cocoons without smothering and keeps the chill off with an effortless fluffiness (it also contains Tencel fill made from eucalyptus trees). It’s an excellent candidate for summer sleeping for this reason. One downside: unlike the other duvets, this does not come with those handy corner ties for keeping duvet and cover together.

 

Best duvet if you want one for all four seasons: Simba

The Simba Hybrid Duvet, $299, simbasleep.ca. Photo: Simba

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The cost

$299

The composition

Polyester

The review

Maybe you don’t have the storage for multiple duvets or you just can’t be bothered to switch it out, but there’s a place in the bedding pantheon for the “one and done” duvet. We can’t think of a better fit than this duvet with “space-inspired” technology. Created by a British mattress company, this ultra-lightweight comforter is made using two proprietary bits of tech: Aerelle® Cool Night fibres that, the brand says, are imbued with minerals that pull heat away from your body, and a Stratos® layer that stores said heat, then releases it back when it senses you’re getting cold again. That’s the theory, and in practice, it does keep the sweats at bay while maintaining a delightfully cozy feel. It’s also made entirely from recycled materials, a wonderful bonus all year round.

 

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