The duvet to suit your needs!
1.6.2016
Translation: machine translated
Normal sleeper, cold sleeper, sweater or allergy sufferer - which type are you?
Quality pillows and blankets not only guarantee softness, but also deep, restful sleep. It has been proven that sleep is better in a high-quality duvet than an inferior one. The following factors have an influence: the skin's reaction to the duvet, the heat ratios in the duvet and its ability to absorb the moisture given off by the body. The ideal down does not restrict the body. This lightness is most easily achieved with quality down, natural fibres or microfibres.
Different sleepers, different duvets
Normal, sweaty, chilly or allergic sleeper - every sleeper has their own type of down. Find out which material and filling are ideal for you below.
The sleeper who sweats
Sleepers who perspire transfer a lot of moisture to the duvet and mattress. We advise him to change between warm down and cool down.
Winter:
- Filling: natural fibres, cashmere, virgin wool and silk
- Type: uno/ duo
Example of a suitable duvet:
Summer:
- Filling: bamboo, natural fibres, cashmere, new wool, silk
- Type: light
Example of a suitable duvet:
The normal sleeper
The normal sleeper sleeps well everywhere and has a constant sleep climate. We recommend a 4-season duvet for them.
Winter:
- Filling: down
- Type: tile/cassette
Example of an adapted duvet:
Summer:
- Filling: down, bamboo, natural fibres
- Type: caro, light or uno
Example of a suitable duvet:
The chilly sleeper
The chilly sleeper often has cold feet and shivers in winter. The latter, like the normal sleeper, should choose a 4-season duvet. Particularly suitable are duvets that consist of two separable duvets, or duvets with cassettes that offer even more fill volume and heat retention.
Winter:
- Filling: down
- Type: cassette or 4-season
Example of an adapted duvet:
Summer:
- Filling: down, bamboo, natural fibres
- Type: caro or uno
Example of a suitable duvet:
The allergic sleeper
Dust mites are often the cause of allergies in the bedroom. That's why we recommend washable blankets with a synthetic filling for allergy sufferers.
Winter:
- Filling: synthetic fibres
- Type: uno/ duo
Example of a suitable duvet:
Summer:
- Filling: synthetic fibres or bamboo
- Type: light or uno
Example of a suitable duvet:
Properties of the fill
Below are described in more detail the properties of the various fillings.
Down
Feather duvets are the lightest, softest and warmest blankets. Once under the blanket, it immediately feels warm. Many people love the feeling of well-being and the great comfort that feathers provide. Here are the benefits of this filling:
- Great heat retention
- Particularly lightweight
- Natural product
- Washable up to 60°C
- The lighter the filling, the higher the quality of the down.
Natural fibres
In the natural fibres category are included, virgin wool, cashmere, camel hair or silk. Apart from cashmere, these materials are not as soft as feather filling. Natural fibres cannot be machine washed. Here are the advantages of these:
- Perfect for people who sweat a lot .- Excellent regulation of perspiration
- Natural product
Cotton
Cotton is also a natural fibre, but has different properties to cashmere, camel hair, silk or bamboo, and is therefore treated separately. A duvet with a cotton filling is particularly suitable in summer.
- High absorbency properties
- Washable up to 95°C and therefore very hygienic .- Ideal as a summer blanket
Bamboo
Downs with a bamboo filling are especially popular in summer for their cooling effect and ability to absorb moisture. In conclusion:
- Refreshing and temperature-regulating effect
- High moisture absorption capacity
- Antibacterial
Synthetic fibres
A synthetic fibre duvet is ideal for allergy sufferers: it's odour-free and machine washable without any problems.
- Suitable for allergy sufferers
- Washable up to 60°C
- Smell-free
- Very hygienic
Catharina Carstens
Senior Category Business Manager
catharina.carstens@digitecgalaxus.ch