Slumberdown Anti Allergy King Size Duvet - 10.5 Tog All Year Round Quilt Ideal for Summer & Winter - Anti Bacterial, Soft Touch Cover, Hypoallergenic, Machine Washable, Size (225cm x 220cm)

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To help you get to grips with the basics, we've broken down the pros and cons of most common duvet fillings below. The Simba duvet is machine washable at up to 40 degrees so you can easily keep things fresh for longer. In terms of covering you in the long run, the Simba Hybrid duvet is guaranteed for 1 year by the manufacturer. Size & Tog Availability Tog is a measurement of how thermally insulating, and therefore warm, a duvet is. A high tog (10.5-15) is better for winter, while a low tog (1-4) will be light enough for summer.

Don't buy it if: you really want to layer on the warmth. This 13.5 tog duvet is plenty snuggly enough, but we think the wool and down options just pip it to the post in terms of cosiness. That said, this synthetic option is far easier to care for as it's machine washable and can be tumble dried on a low heat setting. Don't buy it if: you're on a tight budget as this luxury duvet has a luxury price tag. If you're a hot sleeper or suffer from night sweats then you might find down too warm; opt for a more breathable wool-filled duvet instead to avoid overheating. And, if you're vegan, then the feather and down fill won't be for you. Emily Attwood, founder of sleep-brand scooms agrees, ''We’d always advise a 9 tog to 13.5 tog for the winter months as this is ideal and will keep you warm. If your house is always on the warmer side, then a 9 tog duvet would probably suit you better throughout the winter months, and you wouldn’t want to go any higher. This will prevent you from overheating which can disrupt your sleep.' Long thought of as the Holy Grail of duvet fillings, down creates a plump, squishy and super soft duvet.However, that luxury feel comes with a luxury price tag to match. Cons: Can be expensive, needs to be washed gently at a low temperature, can seem flat in comparison with other fillings

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One downside to all natural duvet fillings, including feather and down, is that you shouldn’t wash them at home as they can lose their filling more easily and are difficult to get completely dry afterwards. If they are cared for properly and professionally laundered, feather and down duvets can last more than twice as long as synthetic alternatives. Wool duvets: pros and cons First up, it's synthetic fillings. These duvets are filled with manmade fibres, like polyester and polymide that are made from petroleum-based plastics. Both my husband and I have been sleeping better since we bought this duvet. Only problem is I don’t want to get out of bed in the morning!!!!! Although it will mean spending a little more, and may depend on your bed frame height and style, we'd generally advise sizing up with your duvet, especially if you sleep with a partner.

We asked duvet owners whether they felt buying one helped. One third felt their anti-allergic or hypoallergenic duvet had made a fair difference to allergy symptoms and around one in five felt it helped just a little. Hollowfibre or microfibre polyester duvets are the most popular type among Which? members – nearly half own one of these.Don't buy it if: your priority right now is affordability or ease of care. Although we think it's well worth investing in the great night's sleep it offers, there's no denying the price is prohibitive, and this duvet is dry clean only. Get help deciding what to buy with our guides to the best mattresses and the best pillows. Duvet types explained Microfibre– the 'luxury' version of hollowfibre, a microfibre fill is made of much finer strands of polyester resulting in a very lightweight duvet with a, yes, more luxurious feel. Some compare microfibre to the feel of down, but it has the upside of not running the risk of animal cruelty. However, again, being made of synthetics, the environmental impact of production and disposal is a concern. Like hollowfibre, microfibre can also cause overheating. JanetB12 Very versatile and not heavy. Love it We already have one and like it very much and how versatile it is that you can split it in warmer weather. Bought this for our spare room guests. Then there are the more traditional, natural fillingsto consider. These range from all types of feathers and down to wool filling.