The Purpose of a Duvet Cover

Some of the types of materials are linen, percale, cotton, cotton/polyester, and Egyptian cotton. Of course there will be advantages and disadvantages to each one of these. Some will launder better than others and some will not be able to be laundered at all. They will have to be dry cleaned. For sure, the Egyptian cotton is one of the softest and most durable of all. There are many designs out there, too. The jacquard design is especially beautiful.

When choosing a duvet cover you will also want to make sure that there are snaps or ties on it. This is to ensure that when you place your comforter inside it, it will stay in place. Otherwise the comforter will slide around or bunch up. This can be very aggravating when you're trying to get a good nights sleep.

Another thing to consider is the type of fill comforter that you will be putting inside of your duvet cover. They can have a fill of goose down(various kinds) and alternative down, or hypoallergenic. Many of the pricey comforters are filled with Siberian or Egyptian goose down. The fill weight is simply the amount of fill in the comforter. The more fill, the warmer the comforter. The good thing about goose down is that even in the warmer temperatures, it will be comfortable. If you have allergies, you will want to pay close attention to what your comforter is filled with. You will probably need a hypoallergenic fill. You will certainly not want to be sniffling and sneezing all night!

You will find that the pricier the duvet cover, the softer and nicer it will be. Also remember that even though you may have to have it dry cleaned, it will wear better and last longer than a cheap one. By purchasing a complete set, you will get everything you need at once. The sets usually include the comforter, duvet cover, bed skirt, and sometimes even sheets and decorative pillows! You will solve a lot of problems by going this route. You will not have to spend the extra time trying to find everything that matches by going to numerous stores, and it will be more economical. You will find, in the end, YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!