The permanent fix: a duvet with corner ties + a cover with interior ties
Most "duvet shifting inside the cover" problems disappear when both pieces are designed to attach to each other. Here's what we recommend:
- 450TC Damask Stripe Duvet Cover Set — 100% cotton, interior corner ties + zipper closure
- Mulberry Silk Duvet — 8 tie grips (4 corner + 4 side) so it never shifts
- Summer Goose Down Duvet — built-in corner ties, made in Canada
Why Does Your Duvet Move Around Inside The cover?
It makes you wonder if you move too much at night.
Are you sleeping peacefully but then realize your duvet keeps slipping and moving from its original place? Or maybe you are here wondering what the strings in your duvet cover mean.
Are you struggling to keep it in place? Even after a million tries, it just isn't staying, and now you are so frustrated that you might just be checking out our blog in the middle of the night!
Don't worry — there is a solution. Here you will find all the reasons this happens and what you can do about it.
Some duvet covers come with ties, whereas others do not. Regardless of whether your duvet cover has ties or if you are looking for ways to attach some loops to your cover, a good night's sleep is the start of a good day.
What is a Duvet Cover and Why Do You Need One?
Duvet covers protect the duvet as an outer layer for your comforter, just as pillowcases protect your pillows. Since duvets and comforters are bulky and expensive, they can be hard to clean regularly. The cover gives an added layer of protection, keeps your comforter clean, and is far easier to wash and change than the comforter itself.
A well-fitted duvet cover is essential. This is when you may also want a duvet cover with insert ties. See the Down Under Bedding sizing guide.
Why Should I Buy a Duvet Cover With Ties?
Corner ties act as an inside anchor that holds the duvet/comforter in place by attaching it to the four corners. Without them, the quilt slides inside the cover and bunches up at one end. With corner ties, you tie the corners of your duvet to those of your cover, and you can easily untie them for washing. A zipper closure helps even more, keeping the duvet put for longer.
Our tip: choose a duvet that already has corner ties and pair it with a cover that has matching interior ties. Our Mulberry Silk Duvet has 8 tie grips, and our Summer Goose Down Duvet has built-in corner ties. Pair either with the 450TC Damask Stripe Duvet Cover Set, which has interior ties and a zipper closure.
Step-by-Step: Secure Your Duvet Inside the Cover
Step 1: Check that the cover is the same size as (or slightly larger than) your duvet. Lay the duvet on top of the cover to compare.
Step 2: Turn the duvet cover inside out.
Step 3: Lay your duvet on top of it.
Step 4: Fasten the duvet's corner ties to the loops inside the cover with a secure knot.
Step 5: Once secured, flip the cover back to the outside, give it a shake, and you're ready to sleep.
What About Duvet Grips and Clips?
Snap-on comforter clips, duvet grips, and magnetic options are a quick fix to stop a comforter shifting inside the cover. They're inexpensive and easy to use, but many are made of metal that can be cold against your hand at night, and they tend to slip off over time — so they work better as a short-term fix than a permanent solution.
Most (but not all) Down Under Bedding duvets and covers have built-in corner ties to attach to the four corners of your cover, so you never have to sew or clip anything. We also carry matching duvet covers with corner tie tabs.
Ready to fix this for good?
Skip the sewing. Our duvets come with corner ties and our covers have matching interior ties — so your duvet stays exactly where it should.
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Jan Underhill
May 28, 2026
I’m thinking of hand stitching a whole edge of the duvet to the inside of the cover. Tedious but technically pretty simple. In my case, both cover and insert are fairly lightweight and probably can be washed together in the rare event that they need it…
I’m not getting the impression that merely securing the corners will be satisfactory, unfortunately.