Duvet questions, answered
What Toronto shoppers ask us most about choosing a duvet.
What's the difference between a duvet and a comforter?
A duvet is a filled insert, usually down, feather or natural fibre, that goes inside a removable cover you can wash. A comforter is usually quilted, often filled with synthetic fibre, and used without a cover. Every Dozy duvet is made to go inside a duvet cover.
Which Dozy duvet is best for hot sleepers?
The Ultra Lite Duvet. It's closer to a quilt than a puffy duvet, with a thin layer of mulberry silk, alpaca wool or rayon from bamboo that breathes and wicks moisture. Silk is the lightest and coolest to the touch, alpaca is the driest if you get night sweats, and bamboo is the warmest of the three.
Is down breathable?
Yes, but warm and breathable aren't the same thing. Down keeps you warm by trapping still air, and as a natural fibre it lets body moisture pass through, so you don't get the damp, clammy feel of a synthetic fill. A full, puffy down duvet still holds a lot of heat, though. If you sleep hot, choose The Ultra Lite Duvet instead.
Which Dozy duvet is warmest?
The Down Duvet. Its Winter weight is about 11.5 TOG and All Season about 9, and because down gives the most warmth for its weight, it still feels light and puffy. The Down & Feather Duvet feels fuller and heavier, but feathers add more weight than warmth. See the comparison table above for every duvet's warmth score and estimated TOG.
What is a TOG rating?
TOG is a European lab measure of how well a duvet holds in heat. Higher is warmer: roughly 3 to 4.5 is summer weight, 7 to 10.5 all-season and 12 and up winter weight. Canadian brands rarely list TOG; ours are estimates from each duvet's fill and fill weight. TOG measures heat only, which is why we also score every duvet for breathability.
What does 600 loft mean?
Loft, also called fill power, measures how many cubic inches one ounce of down fills. Higher loft means bigger down clusters, more warmth for the weight and a lighter feel. 600 loft is a quality all-season down: warm in winter without being too hot in summer.
Is down or feather better?
Down is lighter, warmer for its weight and more breathable, because it's a soft cluster with no quill. Feathers are flatter and heavier, so they give a weighted, close drape and cost less. A down and feather blend sits in between, which is why The Down & Feather Duvet is our best value.
What's the best duvet if I'm allergic to down?
The Down Alternative Duvet is filled with silky synthetic fibres, so there's no animal fill at all. If you'd prefer a plant-based fill, The Ultra Lite Duvet in bamboo is another option.
Is the Down Duvet made in Toronto?
Yes. The Down Duvet is made to order here in Toronto with white duck down. Because we make it ourselves, it can also be customized. Ask us at our store at 290 Queen St W.
How do I clean my duvet?
Professional cleaning only. Keep your duvet in a duvet cover, air it out often and spot clean small marks with a little mild soap and water. When it needs a full clean, take it to a professional cleaner, ideally one experienced with down and feather. Washing or tumble drying a duvet at home can damage the fill.
Do I need a duvet cover?
Yes. A cover protects the duvet from sweat, oils and spills, and because duvets need professional cleaning, a cover you can toss in the wash keeps it fresh for much longer. We carry duvet covers in cotton sateen, cotton percale and flax linen.
What size duvet should I get?
Match your duvet to your mattress size: Twin/Single, Double/Full, Queen or King. Want more overhang, or share with someone who steals the covers? Size up (e.g. a King size duvet on a Queen size bed).
Do you put duvets on sale?
No. Our prices stay the same every day. The one deal we offer: 20% off duvets, pillows and sheets when you buy them with a mattress, applied automatically in your cart.
