Which duvet should I buy?

Factors that significantly impact sleep quality include more than just a wide bed and a properly fitted, comfortable mattress. Pillows and duvets are also crucial. Choosing the perfect duvet will provide well-deserved comfort every evening, warmth on cold nights or a pleasant coolness in the summer. There's probably no one who doesn't love to lounge under soft bedding. It's important to remember that making the right purchase isn't always easy – customers must consider not only the wide selection but also the need to be cautious when choosing duvets from foreign manufacturers. The sheer number and variety of products in stores can be confusing. The question is – which duvet should you buy? We'll try to provide an accessible overview of the duvets available on the market, both for summer and winter, and their specific purposes. We hope that this will help everyone find the duvet that suits their needs.

Down duvets

Down duvets are currently enjoying unparalleled popularity – and rightly so, as they boast numerous advantages. The most important of these is their thermal activity. Goose down bedding can adjust its warmth to the body temperature of the person under it. This makes a down duvet ideal for any season – it's a so-called all-season duvet. It's also environmentally friendly – in Poland and other European Union countries, certified goose farms operate, where the birds from which the soft down is harvested are bred in accordance with a number of standards. The use of natural down translates into a relatively high price for duvets, but it's certainly worth buying them – it's difficult to find a product that can guarantee an equally high quality of sleep. Another advantage is its low weight – it's a truly lightweight duvet that doesn't cause the slightest discomfort to the user. It's worth noting that cheaper, though slightly lower-quality duvets are made using duck down.

Perfect for any season, made in a natural way, lightweight - these features of down duvets have contributed to their being the most frequently chosen choice by consumers today.

Down duvet - only from trusted manufacturers

Down can be mixed with bird feathers—this mixture is called feathers. Duvets filled this way are heavier, which is important, but for less affluent customers who value naturalness, they lose out on price. They are much cheaper than down duvets. It's worth noting the practices often employed by some dishonest manufacturers, including stuffing duvet covers with cotton wool instead of feathers, which tend to bunch. If you're considering a feather duvet, it's worth asking a store employee about its composition or purchasing directly from a reputable manufacturer. This will save you money and unnecessary stress.

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What about allergies? A duvet adapted to the needs of allergy sufferers.

Allergy sufferers should be aware that many down and feather duvets can have undesirable effects on their bodies. There are already bedding options made from these materials suitable for allergy sufferers, but unfortunately, the majority of the market is still made up of down duvets that are not suitable for comfortable use by people with these troublesome ailments.

Bedding manufacturers haven't forgotten about allergy sufferers and typically offer a wide selection of duvets and pillows that won't exacerbate allergy symptoms. First, a few words about the allergenic nature of bedding. It's wrongly believed that down bedding is allergenic because this material is a favorite food source for dust mites, insects invisible to the human eye whose droppings have allergenic properties. This is a myth. Down isn't eaten by these insects; however, it does have the undesirable property of easily attracting certain compounds and materials, including, unfortunately, dust mite droppings. Fortunately, simply weaving the fibers in the right way can create a down duvet that even allergy sufferers can feel safe under. Nowadays, people with hypersensitivity often buy this type of bedding without any reservations. For many years, down and feathers had a bad reputation among allergy sufferers, and at that time, they chose bedding made from synthetic materials.

One of the most common allergy-friendly duvets on the market is a polyester duvet made of spirally twisted, air-filled fibers. It's incredibly light, delicate, and soft, making it an ideal summer duvet. Silicone can be applied to the polyester fibers, which not only improves the material's flexibility but also protects against bacteria and dust particles.

The industry specializing in the production of duvets and pillows also uses silicone as a filler in the form of granules. This filler has properties similar to down, sharing a number of advantages with it, including elasticity and the ability to provide warmth. Duvets with granules are recommended for allergy sufferers not only because of the silicone's properties and fiber structure; their durability means they can be washed frequently without compromising their quality. Duvets for allergy sufferers are also made from natural materials, which are not particularly commonly used, although they can be excellent. This includes bamboo fiber bedding. Bamboo is used to create warm duvets that can also cool in the summer, making them a worthy contender for year-round duvets. Bamboo also provides protection against bacteria and fungi harmful to the human body. Corn fiber bedding is an equally interesting option. This is a rare and difficult-to-find type of duvet. This fact is regrettable, as it is an excellent option not only for allergy sufferers, but also for people suffering from skin diseases such as psoriasis.

Silk duvet for summer - is it worth it?

Silk duvets are the epitome of luxury. For thousands of years, products made from the material brought to us from China have been everyone's dream. And it's no wonder. Silk-filled bedding is characterized by a high degree of softness and lightness. This delicate material also has the advantage of being allergy-free. Skin covered with it won't sweat, and dust won't be a problem either. Silk bedding, like everything else, has its drawbacks. The biggest drawback is undoubtedly the hefty price tag that lovers of this exotic material will have to pay. A silk duvet isn't a good choice for winter nights; a down duvet is perfect for such times. It requires special care – wash it at low temperatures, using gentle detergents, or use a dry cleaner.

Woolen blankets

Wool is a highly valued material for duvets due to its soft and warm texture. Bedding manufacturers most often use sheep's wool, which is readily available on the market. Camel wool has also recently become fashionable, and the wool of the Cashmere goat, renowned for its fluffiness, remains in constant demand. Thanks to the fiber's physical properties (responsiveness to temperature changes), wool duvets are suitable for year-round use, although they cannot compete with down duvets. A negative property of wool is the potential for allergic reactions.

How to care for a purchased duvet?

One of the features customers looking for when purchasing a duvet is durability. While some fabrics are naturally durable, even they require proper care to maintain their properties and serve their users well.

The key, of course, is washing your bedding regularly. However, you should be careful here – some duvets can't be washed at standard temperatures in a home washing machine. This caution was already mentioned when we discussed how to wash a silk duvet. Wool and down products should be treated with equal caution. To the satisfaction of both consumers and bedding manufacturers, technological advancements allow the creation of down duvets suitable for washing in standard home conditions. Owners of duvets made of synthetic fibers have almost no need to worry – most such duvets and pillows can be washed normally. Proper bedding care doesn't end there.

A necessary step to prevent dust mites from infesting your bedding is to air it out daily. Human sweat, a substance that attracts dust mites, is secreted by the body every night. Therefore, it's crucial to remember to air out your duvet. It's not necessary to take it outside; you can just as easily open a window after waking up.

Bedding should be hung in the shade, as far away from direct sunlight as possible, preferably on a slightly windy day. It should also be shaken occasionally. This will prevent the down from bunching up and keep the duvet in pristine condition.

Proeco Dreams - Polish manufacturer of down duvets and pillows

Proeco Dreams, an online store specializing in down duvets and pillows, is one of the most respected producers of ecological down bedding on the Polish market. Unlike many other manufacturers, Proeco Dreams proudly prioritizes quality over quantity. They use no substitutes in either the filling or the cover of their bedding. The manufacturer's duvets are made of 100% cotton filled with goose down sourced from certified farms. Proeco Dreams bedding is also exported outside of Poland, including to Scandinavian countries. However, the manufacturer primarily focuses on the domestic market. Proeco Dreams offers top-quality duvets available in all popular sizes, from 135x200 cm to 220x240 cm. Interested customers can purchase matching down pillows , also made from ecological down or feathers. All products are available at attractive prices. It is worth checking out the wide range of products offered by Proeco Dreams and enjoying natural, health-safe and durable bedding.