How much should a good down duvet weigh and why is it worth choosing?
A down duvet is a natural product, and its advantages cannot be overestimated. It provides comfortable sleep and effective rest, and delights with its elasticity. What to consider when choosing a down duvet - how to choose a high-quality product and why is it important? How much should a down duvet weigh and is its weight really important?
How much should a good down duvet weigh?
Can the weight of a down duvet be an indicator of its quality? Yes – two types of down are used to fill duvets and pillows – goose down or duck down. This down should make up no less than 80% of the filling and contain an admixture of feathers, which make up the rest of the duvet filling. Therefore, the weight of a down duvet is really small. It is considered that down duvets should weigh:
- winter duvets – from 1.5 to 3 kg,
- summer and all-year duvets – from 0.8 to 1.5 kg.
The weight of a down duvet depends of course on its size and the amount of feathers in relation to the amount of down - the greater the feather content, the higher the weight of the duvet will be - similarly - the higher the percentage of down, the lighter the duvet . But a greater amount of feathers in a duvet also means that its properties will be worse, so if you want to buy a better quality down duvet, choose the lightest possible and check the composition of the filling on the label.
How to choose a good down duvet?
How much does a really good down duvet cost? It is certainly not cheap – a down duvet costs from several hundred złoty upwards, if it is truly a high-quality product, without the slightest amount of artificial additives. Goose down is not a cheap material, which is why you sometimes have to pay a large sum of money for a good duvet. It is not worth investing in products that are clearly too cheap – a low price usually means that the duvet is filled with a mixture of down and feathers in unfavourable proportions or that the down was imported from China.
What a down duvet should also have is a good quality cover – natural materials, such as satin cotton, work best . It is soft and pleasant to the touch, and it does not disturb the natural properties of the down. Thanks to this, sleeping under a down duvet is an extremely soothing and comfortable experience that no other duvet can provide you with.
When buying a down duvet, it is worth investing in a down pillow. Thanks to the properties of down, a down pillow provides excellent support for the head and neck during sleep , which will be appreciated by anyone who wakes up in the morning with a headache and a stiff neck. We choose down pillows using the same tips as for duvets - the composition of the filling and the cover. If you are wondering which pillow will be best - down or synthetic , read our article.
The benefits of down duvets and pillows
Goose down is characterized by lightness - we already know that. But why are down duvets considered exceptional, even luxurious? Their properties result from the natural properties of duck or goose down - let's get to know them.
The down is extremely elastic
The elasticity of down is amazing. To see for yourself, just squeeze the duvet or pillow tightly and then release it – after a moment it will return to its original shape, becoming fluffy and soft again . In practice, there is no phenomenon typical of products with synthetic filling – compaction, clumping of the filling and changing its shape. Thanks to this, the duvet will serve for a long time just as well as it did right after purchase.
Down is perfect for any season
Down duvets are suitable for both winter and summer. You can decide to buy an all-season duvet or buy a model for winter and a separate one for summer. Good quality products should optimally absorb moisture and remove excess heat outside the duvet . This allows you to maintain a constant body temperature - you won't freeze in winter and you won't overheat in summer.
The down is airy
The quality of a duvet can also be judged by its breathability. Even thicker and heavier winter duvets retain this feature – under a down duvet you will never experience a feeling of overheating or even stuffiness. Thanks to this breathability, people who tend to sweat excessively during sleep will sleep perfectly under a down duvet . And in addition, a down pillow will always be wonderfully cool.
Disadvantages of down duvets and pillows
Like any other product, a down duvet also has some drawbacks. You should know them in order to make an informed and correct decision about the purchase. The first one is keeping the duvet clean. While you can throw a duvet with a synthetic filling into the washing machine, it is better not to try this with a duvet with a down filling , because the natural filling of down duvets is sensitive to washing and the delicate down can compact and lose its properties. A safer solution is to take it to a dry cleaner.
Another issue is the type of down - you need to know that duck down has a characteristic smell that can be downright repulsive to many people . So if you are thinking about buying one, choose a goose down duvet, which is more expensive than duck down, but has no smell.
Summary
You already know how much a down duvet should weigh (what its filling weight should be). You also know what advantages down duvets have and how to buy a high-quality product. Is it worth investing a few hundred zlotys in buying a duvet? If you have trouble sleeping, you keep uncovering and covering yourself, suffering from a lack of thermal comfort, and your pillow burns your head and does not provide you with optimal support - then yes, it is definitely worth it!