We asked duvet owners whether they felt buying one helped. One third felt their anti-allergic or hypoallergenic duvet had made a fair difference to allergy symptoms and around one in five felt it helped just a little. Dust mites are micro tiny creatures which breed and thrive in dark humid places e.g your duvet. The dead skin cells left behind in your bedding gives them plenty to feed on. Where do your allergens come from? well, we recommend you put away your food if your eating now. Proffesor Lovely cosy duvet. Treated myself to this lovely cosy duvet as my previous one was too hot. This is perfect for my needs.

These all correspond to different mattress sizes. If you tend to feel cold in bed, go for the next size up from your mattress size (for example, if you have a double bed, use a king-size duvet), so that the duvet flows over the edges to keep warm air in and any draughts out. Cons: More expensive than hollowfibre, has to be professionally laundered, some people can be allergic to the filling JanetB12 Very versatile and not heavy. Love it We already have one and like it very much and how versatile it is that you can split it in warmer weather. Bought this for our spare room guests. If you’re struggling to work out what the best tog duvet is to see you through summer heatwaves and plummeting winter temperatures then an all-season duvet could be the answer.Although we researched deeply into the topics of allergens, preventing dust mite build up and our top anti-allergy duvets to consider. We would recommend you also do your own research to better understand your allergies as at the end of the day your health is of most importance. It's one of the lightest and most supple fillings, meaning even a 14-tog microfibre duvet will feel light. Some people prefer this as the duvet won't feel heavy on you as you sleep, while others prefer a heavier, more closely hugging duvet. If you're not sure which you'd prefer, make sure you try them out in store before buying. Taking your duvet to the launderette always seems to fall somewhere near the bottom of the “important things I should do today” list. With our washable duvet and pillow sets, you can strike it off the list right now and simply pop them in your own washing machine instead, simple. Little duvet dreamers

That said, personally, we think 13.5 tog remains one of the best winter duvet weights, with some finding 15 tog can retain heat a little too much during the night and lead to overheating. You'll know your duvet is due for an upgrade when the filling becomes limp or uneven, or it starts coming through the casing. The Simba duvet is machine washable at up to 40 degrees so you can easily keep things fresh for longer. In terms of covering you in the long run, the Simba Hybrid duvet is guaranteed for 1 year by the manufacturer. Size & Tog Availability Microfibre– the 'luxury' version of hollowfibre, a microfibre fill is made of much finer strands of polyester resulting in a very lightweight duvet with a, yes, more luxurious feel. Some compare microfibre to the feel of down, but it has the upside of not running the risk of animal cruelty. However, again, being made of synthetics, the environmental impact of production and disposal is a concern. Like hollowfibre, microfibre can also cause overheating. As well as having a tog rating (see below for more information on these), feather and down duvets are rated by their fill power. The higher the fill power, the larger each individual piece of down will be, resulting in a loftier, fluffier duvet, which provides better insulation.Why you can trust Ideal Home Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test. As the name suggests, feather and down duvets combine feathers, the outer part of a bird’s plumage, with down, the lighter, fluffier fibres that lie beneath feathers and provide insulation. The ratio of feather to down will affect the duvet's warmth and price. Wool is a less common choice of duvet filling. It's similarly priced to feather and down, and excellent at retaining warm air, keeping you warm when cold and removing heat and moisture when you’re warm. Unlike feather and down, it’s naturally hypoallergenic and resistant to dust mites.

Obviously, it isn't always convenient to have a different duvet for each season, so the middle ground of the 10.5 tog duvet is one of the most popular options.We are all guilty of not making it a priority to changing the bedding. According to microbiologist Philip Tierno, after a week your bedding including duvet becomes a breeding ground for bacteria and recommends washing them weekly. The terms non-allergenic, hypoallergenic and anti-allergenic are widely used by duvet makers in the UK, but what exactly does that mean and is there a difference? Some duvets come in 'four-seasons' or 'all-seasons' sets. With these you get one light duvet (usually about 3.5 tog) and one heavier one (usually about 10.5 tog). The light one will be enough in hot summer months, and the heavy one suits spring and autumn weather. When you need extra warmth in winter, you can combine both. Standard UK duvet sizes Although you can get duvets in almost any tog rating, the most common togs are 4.5 tog which makes a great summer duvet weight, 10.5 tog which tends to be the best bet for autumn and spring, and 13.5 tog which offers good winter warmth. lovingms22 All season duvet Light but warm, would have preferred more poppers to hold the two together to make it easier to put a duvet cover on