While a 15 tog duvet is typically the warmest, we’ve found a product that goes even further: Soak & Sleep’s Essential soft as down duvets can be clipped together to form an impressive 18 tog quilt – although that may prove too toasty, even for our always-cold bones.
What is the highest quality winter duvet?
Fill materials are everything when you’re thinking about buying a winter duvet, and there are plenty of pros and cons to consider. “The highest quality duvet is usually associated with those made from premium materials, such as high quality down alternatives and microfibre”, says Mary. A microfibre filled duvet is generally considered to be higher quality than a hollowfibre duvet.
“Plus a high thread count in your duvet casing would feel softer and more luxurious. You get what you pay for really,” Hannah explains. Filled duvets offer premium comfort, but this usually comes at a great expense with some products upwards of £600 on offer.
“A Hungarian goose down duvet is renowned for its insulating properties, which help to prevent drafts and cold spots to keep you warm and comfortable all night long, so a goose feather and down duvet is good choice for anyone looking for extremely high quality,” she adds.
Is a seven-tog duvet warm enough for winter?
“I would say a seven-tog duvet is warm enough for autumn, but it may not be warm enough for winter, especially if you are sensitive to the cold”, says Mary. “If you prefer to use a seven-tog duvet, it’s worth considering layering it with a warm blanket. Hannah agrees, telling us that “a seven-tog duvet may be enough throughout the winter for those who overheat during the night. However, we would normally recommend anything above 10.5 for those winter months.”