Did you know that sleeping under a duvet is like sleeping in a cloud? Gone are the days of stiff polyester comforters, spending money on the ‘top-of-bed’ and skimping on what’s underneath. At Au Lit, we’ve been educating clients for almost three decades about the benefits and delights of investing in quality fillers as well as quality linens. A good night’s sleep begins with the pillow and duvet. Once you sleep with a good quality duvet, you will never, ever go back. Why? Because down adapts to your body’s temperature so it keeps you warm in the winter without being too hot in the summer. With that as your launching point, let’s talk about duvets.

The quality of your duvet matters a lot. There is virtually nothing that will serve you for so many hours in a day, every week and every month, for decades. We spend a third of our lives in bed and we should enjoy that time. A cheap, inferior quality duvet will last only a few years, and will not be the wonderful experience it should be. In that regard, they are not just inexpensive, they’re poor value.
HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN PURCHASING A DUVET:
1- Make sure it’s 100% down, preferably Canadian or European. Quality down should keep you warm but the duvet itself should feel light on your body.
2- The quality of down is measured in Loft (Fill Power). A lofting power of 400–450 is considered medium quality, 500-550 is considered good, 550–750 is considered very good, and 750+ is considered excellent. This doesn’t mean you can only buy 750+ and up, but now you can understand the difference and make a personal decision.
3- The thread-count of the shell does affect how the entire duvet will feel. You want to make sure that the thread-count is above 300. This allows for the down to move beautifully and does not “crunch” as some lower thread-count shells do.
4- We recommend a baffle-box construction so the down doesn’t clump at the bottom and remains evenly spread out.
The truth of the matter is, you do get what you pay for. If someone tried to sell you a mink coat for $99.99, you would know that it’s fake. The same is true when it comes to down products, so don’t be fooled. Make sure you trust the company you’re purchasing from and that they provide you with all of the information we’ve listed above.
At Au Lit Fine Linens, we’re all about good value. Our mission is to change the way you sleep. We want you to have a duvet that you’ll adore and that will last for years. If you’re looking to improve your bed, our Pillow & Duvet Sale is son until the end of the month – 25% OFF ALL DOWN AND RELATED PRODUCTS. You can also check out our products here.
TIP: Keep in mind, the duvet cover you choose will also affect the way your duvet feels. If you choose a heavy weight fabric for your duvet cover, it will put weight on your duvet and you’ll loose a bit of that “sleeping in a cloud” feeling.