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The 12 best duvets for hot sleepers, according to the Women’s Health team
Overheating in the middle of the night? Try one of these...
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We all know by now how important sleep is to recovery and our general wellbeing. But getting a comfortable night’s rest isn’t always easy, especially if you often wake up feeling too hot.
The best duvets for hot sleepers can help regulate your body temperature, whether that’s in the depths of December or during a sweltering July. But with more types of duvet than there are squats, how do you know which one is right for you?
That’s where the team at Women's Health can help. They’ve put in the hard graft to find the best duvets to buy right now, with a team of writers and editors trying a range of top-rated bedding to see which ones are the best.
Keep scrolling for our full verdicts, but here are their top picks at a glance, plus some advice from the experts...
Do I need to change my duvet for summer?
Whether or not you need to unpack a thinner duvet along with your bikinis comes down to one key thing: your current duvet's tog rating. This number indicates how well it insulates heat. The lower the tog, the cooler the duvet.
For summer, a duvet of 4.5 togs or below should keep you cool and comfortable, while 12 togs or more is considered optimal for winter. If cupboard space is tight, 10.5 togs is a great year-round option.
You can also find duvets that are made up of two thinner layers – one with a high tog and one with a low tog. You can button them together when it’s super chilly, use the higher one alone when it’s a tad warmer, and the lowest one when summer’s in full swing.
But remember to factor in how warm your home gets and how hot you can get, as this will also dictate your optimal tog rating.
How we test duvets
The Women's Health team tested the duvets by nodding off under a variety of top-rated duvets for a few weeks. The duvets were also washed according to their care instructions, and inspected for any changes in quality and remeasured to check for shrinkage.
Prices are for a standard double duvet.
Hannah is our homes editor, specialising in reviewing the latest kitchen appliances, cleaning products, mattresses and bedding, and crafting equipment. Hannah has written about hundreds of products, from air fryers to smoothie makers to pillows, and is committed to finding the most reliable and best value for money buys.
Hannah is also interested in sustainability in the home and has completed a course with the University of the Arts London in sustainable textiles, so she can help cut through the noise on what’s green and what’s not. Hannah has an MA in Magazine Journalism and has previously worked as a freelance lifestyle and women’s sports journalist, working for Stylist, Sky Sports and more.
Hannah has also previously worked in a florist and can normally be found caring for her house plants or sewing something new for her home or wardrobe.
Jessica O’Donnell is Women’s Health UK’s Ecommerce Editor, specialising in testing the latest and greatest launches in beauty, gym wear, fitness, health and nutrition, as well as finding the best deals during sales events such as Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day. Jessica is passionate about helping women choose products that will help them look and feel their best and looks after some of Women’s Health’s most important guides, including the best mattresses for back pain, the best fitness trackers, and the best bikinis for big busts (she’s got range!). Jessica has been a journalist since 2018, and her work can be found in publications such as ELLE Australia, Harper’s Bazaar Australia and Cosmopolitan UK. When she’s off the clock, Jessica can usually be found either nagging her friends to join her for a long run, bragging about her Oura Ring sleep stats, trying out a new Pilates studio or adding to the ever-growing stack of books on her bedside table. You can keep up with Jessica on Instagram @jessicajeanodonnell
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