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Plush, hotel-quality bedding thats not going to make you sweat.
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Our on-staff testera self-proclaimed hot sleepertested the lightweight option and never felt overheated when sleeping underneath this comforter.
Its also available in all-season and ultra options, should you prefer something a bit warmer.
It also has double-stitched seams along the edge that appear durable with no loose threads.
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The down fill was evenly distributed throughout the duvet and gave our bed a hotel-quality feel.
The filling is even throughout and gives our bed a smooth, tidy appearance.
However, its an excellent cooling option that can be used year-round in the South.
The Quince Down Comforter has a baffle-box construction that creates a checkerboard pattern, allowing plenty of room for the fill to expand.Credit: Southern Living
Plus, it never caused us to overheat in a Southern climate.
We evaluated each duvet insert on its quality, texture, breathability, durability, and value.
While duvet inserts are most commonly associated with down fillings, down-alternative fillings are becoming increasingly popular.
Common certifications include theResponsible Down Standard(RDS),Downmark, and theIDFL Down Standard(IDS).
The higher the fill power, the more insulating (and less breathable) the duvet insert.
For an all-season duvet insert, youll want something between 600 and 700 fill power.
TheQuince Premium Down Comforter, our best down pick, falls right in the middle at 650.
Abaffle-box constructionfeatures strips of fabric between the top and bottom layers of the shell.
Abox-stitchconstruction also creates boxes to contain the fill but without a strip of fabric in between.
Instead, the top and bottom layers of the shell are sewn together to create pockets of fill.
We certainly found this to be true of theQuince Premium Down Comforter.
Fortunately, both of the inserts we recommend come with corner loops.
For machine-washable duvet inserts, we recommendwashing once every two to three monthsto eliminate any dust mites.
Plus, its over $100 more than the Quince comforter.
Questions and Answers
Whats the difference between a duvet insert and a comforter?
The terms are often used interchangeably, but technically there is a difference between a duvet insert and comforter.
A comforter in the true sense is intended to be used as-is, no cover needed.
How do I make my duvet insert fluffy again?
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This review was written byMelanie Fincher, an editor forSouthern Livingwho specializes in shopping content.
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Most duvet inserts come with loops in each corner for duvet cover ties, including the Buffy Cloud Comforter, pictured here.Credit:Southern Living
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