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How To Purchase And Care For A New Duvet Comforter Cover

Quick answer: buying & caring for a duvet cover

Choose a 100% cotton duvet cover with corner ties and a zipper closure, and size it to match your duvet insert (twin, queen, king) so the fill stays in place. Wash the cover regularly, turned inside out, to keep your insert clean and protected. Browse our duvet covers, including combed cotton duvet covers with ties and zippers.

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How to fasten duvet cover corner ties to the insert

Tips for Duvet Comforter Cover for 2023

  • Always try to use a duvet or comforter cover to keep your duvet insert clean and sanitary. 100% cotton fabric is preferable since it is softer but will wrinkle more. Be aware that "microfiber" is usually really 100% polyester which tends to pill after repeated washings.
  • When washing your duvet or comforter cover turn it inside out for best results. Some comforter covers may not be washed or might need a commercial-size washing machine.
  • Look for a duvet comforter cover with a zipper closure over a button close. Zippers tend to be more durable over buttons which tend to fall off after repeated washings similar to dress shirts
  • Look for a duvet comforter cover with corner ties or tabs to help prevent shifting of the insert inside of the cover since sizes can be slightly different.
  • The terms duvet and comforters insert are used interchangeably depending on where you live. Both a duvet and comforter are filled with premium fiber such as goose down, Australian wool, Washable silk, etc.

Duvet covers we recommend

Put this guide to work with the 300TC Combed Cotton Duvet Cover with Corner Ties or the hotel-style 450TC Damask Stripe Duvet Cover Set - both have corner ties that stop the duvet bunching inside the cover.

Duvet Cover FAQ

What fabric is best for a duvet cover?

100% cotton is preferable since it's softer, though it will wrinkle more. Be cautious of "microfiber" covers, which are usually really 100% polyester and tend to pill after repeated washings.

How should I wash my duvet cover?

Turn it inside out before washing for best results. Some comforter covers may not be machine washable, or might need a commercial-size washing machine.

Should I choose a zipper or button closure?

A zipper closure is preferable. Zippers tend to be more durable than buttons, which can fall off after repeated washings, similar to dress shirts.

Why do duvet covers have corner ties or tabs?

Corner ties or tabs help prevent the insert from shifting inside the cover, since duvet cover and insert sizes can be slightly different.

Are "duvet" and "comforter" the same thing?

Yes, the terms are used interchangeably depending on where you live. Both a duvet and a comforter are filled with premium fiber such as goose down, Australian wool, or washable silk.

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