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A duvet is nothing but a single thick cover to keep the body warm. In some places, people like to use blankets or sheets to cover themselves. The duvet replaces a combination of bed sheets or quilts. It is thick and soft, and its ability to retain warmth is directly dependent on how much warm air it can trap and retain.

A high quality duvet is a soft duvet made from the right materials. Such a duvet can easily last for 10-15 years or more, and you'll be using these duvets with the same pleasure even after all those years. On the other hand, low quality duvets may be inexpensive but they will not retain sufficient warmth and they need to be replaced after 2-4 years of use.

How to choose the right duvet:

There is no such thing as the right duvet. What is comfortable for one person may not be good enough for another. Typically, the type of duvet you want depends on the kind of weather. If you need cover for an incredibly cold winter, you need a thick duvet which can trap heat efficiently. On the other hand, if you simply need minimal covering for an air-conditioned room, then, your needs are different.

Choose a duvet with the right tog rating for your needs. The tog rating is nothing but the duvet's ability to trap and retain warmth. Higher the tog rating, the more heat trapped by the duvet. Here is a guideline:

1.Lightweight summer cover: 4.5 (tog rating)

2.Winter cover: 12.0 (tog rating)

Typically, duvets filled with natural materials have higher tog rating than those filled with synthetic materials.

The size of the duvet is very important. The right size will provide you with just the right amount of cover for your body. However, if you will be spreading the duvet over the bed and you want the bed to sport a 'well-made' look, your duvet must be one size bigger than the bed.

The materials used inside the duvet decides how comfortable the duvet is. Soft duvets may be made from natural or synthetic materials. Many people are allergic to natural fillings like down. Synthetic fillings retain warmth well, are resilient and dry much faster when washed. Thus, a synthetic duvet may be a good choice if you lead a busy life.

These days, high quality duvets offer both beauty and functionality. That is why more and more manufacturers offer the duvet as a part of the bedding unit. You may purchase the duvet as a part of the bedding (with matching colors and materials) or you may buy it separately and choose your own duvet covers. However, it is important to know that high quality duvets last longer, offer better warmth and feel much more comfortable than cheap duvets. Shop with a reputed manufacturer and equip yourself with the right information before you make your purchase. That way, you just won't go wrong!