Slumberdown Anti Allergy King Size Duvet - 10.5 Tog All Year Round Quilt Ideal for Summer & Winter - Anti Bacterial, Soft Touch Cover, Hypoallergenic, Machine Washable, Size (225cm x 220cm)

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Hollowfibre or microfibre polyester duvets are the most popular type among Which? members – nearly half own one of these. The Silentnight anti-allergy duvet is filled with anti-allergy hollowfibre fill which actively prevents the duvet from dust mites and bacteria. These fibres are approved by the British Allergy Foundation which means it has been independently scientifically tested and proven to reduce or remove allergens from the indoor environment. Read more in our guide to what tog duvet to buy as well as finding out when is the right time to switch to a summer duvet. What size duvet do I need? H York Excellent Excellent duvet. It is lightweight but extremely warm and cosy. Good value for money. Taking your duvet to the launderette always seems to fall somewhere near the bottom of the “important things I should do today” list. With our washable duvet and pillow sets, you can strike it off the list right now and simply pop them in your own washing machine instead, simple. Little duvet dreamers

The highest tog duvet you can buy is usually 15 tog, although we have seen some all-season duvets (where two separate duvets of differing togs are combined into one warmer duvet) offering a combined warmth of up to 18 tog. JanetB12 Very versatile and not heavy. Love it We already have one and like it very much and how versatile it is that you can split it in warmer weather. Bought this for our spare room guests.

As well as having a tog rating (see below for more information on these), feather and down duvets are rated by their fill power. The higher the fill power, the larger each individual piece of down will be, resulting in a loftier, fluffier duvet, which provides better insulation. The terms non-allergenic, hypoallergenic and anti-allergenic are widely used by duvet makers in the UK, but what exactly does that mean and is there a difference?

Matty Mat Amazing comfort So amazing 😍. Couldn't believe how comfortable, light and how it keeps me at the perfect temperature. Fantastic value. If you’re struggling to work out what the best tog duvet is to see you through summer heatwaves and plummeting winter temperatures then an all-season duvet could be the answer. Although it will mean spending a little more, and may depend on your bed frame height and style, we'd generally advise sizing up with your duvet, especially if you sleep with a partner. Interestingly, a survey made by Time 4 Sleephas shown that only 28% of Brits change bedding weekly. How to Prevent Allergies?As the name suggests, feather and down duvets combine feathers, the outer part of a bird’s plumage, with down, the lighter, fluffier fibres that lie beneath feathers and provide insulation. The ratio of feather to down will affect the duvet's warmth and price. Microfibre– the 'luxury' version of hollowfibre, a microfibre fill is made of much finer strands of polyester resulting in a very lightweight duvet with a, yes, more luxurious feel. Some compare microfibre to the feel of down, but it has the upside of not running the risk of animal cruelty. However, again, being made of synthetics, the environmental impact of production and disposal is a concern. Like hollowfibre, microfibre can also cause overheating. The Panda Cloud duvet filling is an equal mix of bamboo fibres and nano microfibre. Bamboo is naturally antibacterial material that helps to protect against skin irritation and allergies making suitable for those who suffer from skin conditions such as eczema, sensitive skin and even hay fever caused by dust mites. This duvet is naturally hypoallergenic & antibacterial because of the organic bamboo used.

Spend some time looking for a new duvet and you'll soon realise there are a whole host of duvet fillings available. From hollow fibre to goose down, synthetic to natural, the array of terms and materials can fast become a little overwhelming. We are all guilty of not making it a priority to changing the bedding. According to microbiologist Philip Tierno, after a week your bedding including duvet becomes a breeding ground for bacteria and recommends washing them weekly. Emily Attwood, founder of sleep-brand scooms agrees, ''We’d always advise a 9 tog to 13.5 tog for the winter months as this is ideal and will keep you warm. If your house is always on the warmer side, then a 9 tog duvet would probably suit you better throughout the winter months, and you wouldn’t want to go any higher. This will prevent you from overheating which can disrupt your sleep.' These all correspond to different mattress sizes. If you tend to feel cold in bed, go for the next size up from your mattress size (for example, if you have a double bed, use a king-size duvet), so that the duvet flows over the edges to keep warm air in and any draughts out. Cons: More expensive than hollowfibre, has to be professionally laundered, some people can be allergic to the filling

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Cons: Can be expensive, needs to be washed gently at a low temperature, can seem flat in comparison with other fillings