The ceiling guide - which duvet is the right one for me ?

The duvet influences the sleeping environment and body temperature at night. Find out here which duvets and filling materials are available and which duvet best suits your sleeping habits.

Table of contents

1. A blanket for healthy sleep
2. Duvets at a glance
   1. summer blankets
   2. winter blankets
   3. year-round blankets
3. duvet fabrics and fillings
4. Which blanket is right for me?
5. Conclusion

1. A blanket for healthy sleep

Whether light and airy or fluffy and warm – the type of duvet we use is crucial for our well-being and whether we experience a restful night. The duvet can not only influence the nighttime sleeping climate, but also the body temperature and thus support healthy sleep. You can find out why body temperature is so important for healthy sleep here read it.

The duvet has a direct influence on the surface temperature of the body and the sensation of warmth or cold at night. Which duvet best suits your sleeping habits depends on your personal feeling and your sleeping environment Some people have a higher heat requirement, some a lower one, while others are more sensitive to temperature fluctuations and therefore quickly start to sweat or freeze.

We'll show you the most popular types of duvets and how to find out which duvet is best suited to help you get an all-round comfortable sleep.

2. Duvets at a glance

Characteristics of a good blanket

A good duvet helps to keep the body temperature in the normal range by storing or dissipating the radiated body heat at the right intensity. To avoid heat or moisture build-up, you should therefore make sure that your duvet does not provide too little warmth, but also not too much. It should also be able to absorb any moisture that arises and release it into the room air so that it does not build up under the duvet. The material that is best suited to maintaining these properties should then be chosen according to the type of sleeper and the heat requirement, which can also change over the course of the seasons.

summer blankets

Also in Summer And when the outside and room temperatures are higher, you should not go without a duvet so that you are protected from cold drafts at night, heat and sweat are wicked away from the skin and a healthy body temperature can be maintained.

Thin summer blankets are ideal here. They are often characterized by their low weight, less filling and particularly moisture-regulating materials. This means they rest lightly on the body without adding extra weight and help to prevent you from sweating or freezing on hot nights. Popular materials are cotton, high-quality polyester fibers or thin down fillings.

winter blankets

Duvets for the cold seasons are usually heavier and contain a lot of filling so that they provide sufficient warmth and create a cozy, cosy feeling. Depending on how much warmth you need, the duvet should not be too warm or too tight so that your body temperature can drop sufficiently and you don't start to sweat at night. Winter duvets are often made of natural materials that have a heat-insulating effect and store body heat well.These include, for example, down feathers, camel hair or some synthetic fibers.

all-season blanket

An all-year-round duvet is suitable for use in every season and is particularly practical in transitional periods or in bedrooms with little temperature fluctuation. In terms of filling quantity and warming effect, it is usually between the summer and winter duvet and can therefore be used flexibly all year round, so that changing the duvet is not necessary with many models.

3. Ceiling fillings at a glance

Each ceiling material has its advantages and disadvantages and should therefore be chosen according to your own needs and preferences.

feathers & down

Down is a particularly fine feather that is primarily obtained from geese and ducks and is one of the classic filling materials. Down duvets are generally particularly light, warm and cozy. They can insulate heat well and are therefore ideal for people who need a lot of warmth. High-quality down is also very durable, but a little more difficult to care for than synthetic fillings, as they are often difficult or impossible to wash. In addition, although they can absorb moisture well, they are comparatively less effective at dissipating it than other filling materials and are therefore less suitable for sleepers who sweat a lot.

Feathers and down are animal products and despite strict controls, down is still sometimes obtained from animals that are kept in poor conditions. That's why you should pay particular attention to the origin, quality and existing seals of approval of the materials.

natural and plant fibers

Cotton, cashmere or camel hair are natural fillings that are characterized by temperature-regulating properties and effective moisture management. They can wick away moisture well and are easier to clean than down. Blankets made from plant fibers are generally easy to wash and natural fibers such as camel hair have certain self-cleaning properties, so the blankets only need to be aired out regularly. The natural fillings are usually a little heavier, not quite as warm and less suitable for allergy sufferers.

synthetic materials

Synthetic fillings are usually made of industrially manufactured polyester fibers, which are relatively light and, depending on the quality, have good temperature and moisture regulating properties. Duvets made of synthetic fibers are generally very suitable for allergy sufferers and are easy to clean. High-quality materials such as Tencel™ or the PrimaLoft® Bio™ fiber are also made from natural or recycled raw materials and in environmentally friendly production processes – so they do not harm the environment or animal welfare. They are partly characterized by a down-like thermal insulation and, depending on the filling quantity, are suitable for all types of blankets.

4. Which duvet is right for me?

The perfect duvet is as individual as the mattress and the pillows. The following questions can help you figure out which duvet might be best for you.

The size: How big should my duvet be?

This depends on your body type and personal preference. People who like to snuggle up, move around a lot at night, or want to share the blanket with a partner can opt for a larger duvet.

Common sizes: 135x200 cm, 135x220 cm, 155x200 cm, 155x220 cm

The type of blanket: Do I want a blanket for the whole year or do I want to change it depending on the season?

If you don't want to change your blanket throughout the seasons or if the room conditions in your bedroom remain the same, you can opt for a year-round blanket. If your bedroom is very hot in summer or rather cool in winter, we recommend alternating between summer and winter blankets.

The filling material: How high is my personal heat requirement? Do I need certain properties?

Do you always have cold feet and get cold quickly? Or do you start to sweat easily in warm temperatures? The heat requirement is an important factor when choosing the filling material. And other properties can also influence the choice of material, for example the price, sustainability or whether the filling is suitable for allergy sufferers.

The right cover: Which duvet cover do I want to use?

To perfectly round off the effect of your duvet, you can also think about which duvet cover suits your sleeping needs. We have an overview and tips on the best bed linen fabrics in this article presented.