Will My Comforter Fit Into A Duvet?
In the United States a comforter is used on your bed to help keep you warm at night. A duvet is an article of bedding that covers and protects your filled comforter (they are also called ‘duvet covers’ or ‘duvet protectors’). Not only do duvets help protect your down comforter investment but they also help to add a touch of color and design into your bedroom. In Europe and most American hotels – a duvet is the actual comforter (an analogy is what we call Soccer is called Football abroad) and the cover is called a duvet cover.
Typically a duvet is meant to fit or be filled with a comforter that is plus or minus two inches in dimensions. For a snugger fit we advise to purchase a comforter that is bigger than the duvet by two inches in both dimensions. Because duvets are meant to be washed they will experience fabric shrinkage – so even if your duvet measures the same as your comforter – it will likely shrink 3 to 5% and have a nice snug fit on your comforter. Your comforter will also likely shrink 3 to 5% If it is washed and contains cotton – which most do to make them down proof (of course other materials can be used – but 95% of all down comforters use a cotton fabric or a blend of cotton).
Typically duvets feature a closing method of buttons and in some cases zippers or ties. Duvet covers may also feature internal pieces of fabric called ties. These ties are meant to be tied to a loop on the comforter if available. Most comforters you see in a store do not have duvet loops – the exceptions would be hotel style comforters actually used at hotels as well as some fine linen store product lines. If you do not have a comforter with corner loops or a duvet with ties – don’t worry – the friction of the comforter fabric and the duvet fabric will likely keep them in place (a weekly adjustment only perhaps). The one exception would be a silky duvet material which would likely not keep the comforter in place and allow internal slippage (which once again can be adjusted).
Whether you have the comforter first or the duvet first – it can sometimes be hard to know if the duvet will fit properly onto a comforter. Many catalogs sell bedding but may not explicitly state the size of the duvet itself – so we have this size guide to help you with common duvet sizes as of 2010 for popular decorative catalogs*:
- Pottery Barn – Typical Duvet Cover SizesTwin = 66 x 86, Queen = 92 x 88, King = 108 x 92
- Crate & Barrel – Typical Duvet Cover SizesTwin = 66 x 86, Queen = 92 x 96, King = 106 x 96
- West Elm – Typical Duvet Cover SizesTwin = 68 x 86, Queen = 88 x 92, King = 108 x 92
- Soft Surroundings – Typical Duvet Cover SizesTwin = 62 x 88, Queen = 88 x 88, King = 104 x 88
*Please note most of the major bedding catalogs like The Company Store, Cuddledown and Linen Source will have a good amount of comforters to fill these duvet sizes. Please note you should also double check with the bedding catalog itself and ask a customer service or product specialist what their exact dimensions are – this is just meant to be a quick guide and may change.
Here are some common comforter sizes sold at department stores:
- Oversized Queen = 90 x 96 to 90 x 98
- Oversized King = 106 x 96 108 x 98
Here are some common comforters sizes used at hotels:
- Queen = 90 x 90
- XL Queen = 90 x 95
- King = 104 x 90
- XL King = 104 x 95
It should be noted that stores will often sell promotional comforters which are typically smaller in size and may fit your duvet filler needs. Stores will also sometimes sell a comforter marked as Full/Queen but even that can range from 88 x 88 to what we call an oversize queen of 90 x 98. The best bet is to read the law label on the comforter and look for the size in inches that is plus or minus two inches of your duvet size (where it is better if the comforter is equal to or larger than the duvet by 2 inches in the width and length).
To learn more about down comforters that will fit your duvet cover please visit ShopDownLite.com.
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I hope you can help me with this question. I have a king comforter, however, it measures 83×83 should I buy a queen duvet? Even teh queen duvet seems like it would be too big for my comforter.
I have fit my comforter into a duvet before.
Sometimes it is necessary to use duvet clips to keep the duvet from shifting and bunching up inside the duvet covet. There are a variety of clips on the market with most attaching to the interior corners. Handy Accents Duvet Clips are decorative as well as functional attaching to the outside corners which add a bit of embellishment to the bedding. These duvet clips come in an array of colors and designs and can be seen at the following link.
http://handyaccents.com/productl2.html
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So I went and purchased a down blanket, and YES I love it. The only issue is I want to wash it and the only place I can find for information on washing down blankets is at Overstock.com. Does this sound about right to you? I am kind of questioning the drying method explained. Thanks for the help!!
Putting on a duvet cover is a fast, simple process, even though it may seem potentially troublesome. If you do it correctly, the duvet will lie flat inside the cover, free of wrinkles and bunching. All the process takes is some pulling and shaking; no tricky folding or awkward stuffing is necessary. Fasten the buttons or snaps, and your new duvet cover will be ready for plenty of use. Look below to learn precisely how to put on a duvet cover by yourself.
Putting on a Duvet Cover:
1. Spread out the duvet. Spread the duvet out on the bed, keeping the top corners within easy reach and the bottom opening nearest you. Use a duvet that matches the size of your comforter for the best fit.
2. Open the duvet cover. Open all duvet cover closures to ensure that no buttons pop during the process. Shake out the cover so that it’s flat and free of most wrinkles. Most small wrinkles will wear out in a day of two of use.
3. Turn the duvet cover inside out. Turn the duvet cover completely inside out. Reaching up into the now inverted cover, grasp the corners from the inside. The cover should be bunched up around your arms.
4. Grab the duvet. Grab the top two corners of the duvet through the duvet cover. Holding them securely, lift the duvet up as high as possible and shake it downward, over the comforter.
5. Set it down. Carefully set the half-filled duvet down on a flat surface, being careful not to disrupt the already filled section. Pull the rest of the duvet cover down to cover the bottom of the comforter and fit the remaining two corners into the cover.
6. Put it on your bed. Position the duvet on your bed, straightening out any bunched sections along the edges. Fasten the bottom closures to finish.
Tips:
1. For best results, press the duvet cover before putting it on. This will make the process a lot easier and will yield a neater-looking product.
2. If you have a feather or down comforter, shake the duvet lightly every day to distribute the comforter contents.
Wow, great article. I have fit my comforter into a duvet few days back. Thanks for the share!!!
I purchased the Handy Accents Clips and they did not work for me at all. Furthermore, the seller does not send refunds for returns, only replaces defective clips. If they do not work for you, like they didn’t work for me, you will be out the $$$…not a pleasant place to be.
Can someone help me?
I bought a queen size duvet that is 95×95 (HUGE) and now I can’t seem to find a cover in this size..
the biggest that I found online is 92×92. Should I buy it? Will it fit?
thanks
Jtmm: of course those clips were crappy. You actually ordered something from a post that was so apparently an ad? Realize that people are paid to troll around and find places to “comment” on. Read that comment again and ask yourself if it sounds the same as a post from a real person recommending something they actually used and were excited about.
Allysha – that sounds like the perfect size cover. I would think it would look fluffy and full. I am trying to find a comforter that is an inch or two bigger than the duvet cove I have just for that reason.
Jtmm: of course those clips were crappy. You actually ordered something from a post that was so apparently an ad? Realize that people are paid to troll around and find places to \"comment\" on. Read that comment again and ask yourself if it sounds the same as a post from a real person recommending something they actually used and were excited about.
Allysha – that sounds like the perfect size cover. I would think it would look fluffy and full. I am trying to find a comforter that is an inch or two bigger than the duvet cove I have just for that reason.