A Guide On Choosing Your Summer Duvets

18.08.2022

Bedding

What are the benefits of summer duvets?

The distinct seasons of the British Isles are considered to be one of its charms. Our not-always-reliable climate creates challenges for UK accommodation providers, particularly when it comes to choosing the right sort of bedding for any hotel, B&B or holiday let. Out of Eden offer a range of summer hotel duvets to maximise guest sleep comfortability throughout the warmer months of the year. You may also find that these duvets are the best bedding choice throughout summer and autumn too. To help you navigate suitable togs, duvet fillings and duvet sizes for summer, first consider your bedding priorities such as: 

 • local climate   • style & green credentials   • durability & comfort   • care & hygiene   • flexibility & budget

Whatever your criteria, Out of Eden bedding solutions are guaranteed to withstand the rigours of the hotel industry. Our duvets are all independently tested by the Laundry Technology Centre in Leeds, which involves rigorous analysis of fillings, casings and construction. 

4.5 tog 

warm (great for summer)

10.5 tog

warmer (great all-rounder)

13.5 tog

 warmest (great for winter)

What is tog?

Tog ratings indicate how insulating the duvet is. The higher the tog the warmer it will keep your guests. Usually hotel duvets have a tog rating of 10.5 as this suits most of the year. However, some hotels use a 4.5 tog duvet for summer and a 13.5 tog duvet for winter.

Did you know there is a tog for all seasons?

For year-round flexibly consider all-seasons duvets. These comprise two duvets that can be used separately or fixed together to make a duvet fit for the cooler months.

Out of Eden’s Luxury All Seasons 3-in-1 Duvet is made from our eco-friendly synthetic Luxury Just Like Down filling. The duvet features a 4.5 tog duvet (for summer) and a 9 tog duvet (for spring/autumn). These duvets are clipped together with premium durable fasteners to create a snug 13.5 tog duvet for winter.

Top Tip: Oversize your summer duvets to add a touch of warmth and luxury

Typical bed sizes in the UK are Single, Double, King, and Super King. An oversized duvet is an easy way to add a touch of warmth and luxury to a room.

For instance; a king-sized duvet on a double bed not only provides an attractive drape, but also better coverage and increased insulation.

Natural vs Synthetic Summer Duvets

Natural fills exude style; whereas synthetic fills are considered more affordable. Both natural and synthetic duvets offer summer-friendly alternatives to replace those toasty winter snugglers. 

NATURAL FILLS

Natural feather and down duvets are often the boast of 5-star accommodations, but what are the benefits of a natural fill in a summer duvet?

Feels fresh 

Natural fills are an excellent choice for summer bedding because they offer moisture-wicking properties; making them feel wonderfully fresh and cosy. 

Heat regulating  

If outside temperatures fluctuate, the properties of natural down regulates heat and so if guests are thrown the odd chilly night, they won’t feel the cold. When choosing a natural duvet choose a style that incorporates a baffle-box construction in order to ensure an even distribution of the fill.

What about allergies?  

Out of Eden natural fill duvets have been designed with allergens in mind. The cotton casings that are NOMITE certified; making them suitable for allergy and asthma sufferers.  

Are natural fills expensive?  

Natural fills are generally more expensive than synthetic fills as they are the ultimate in luxury. They also require extra care when cleaning so that you don’t lose the luxurious loft and support of the filling, but if quality is your priority they’re unbeatable. With budget in mind, Out of Eden offer natural fills in both a classic and a luxury range. Classic Duck Feather and Down and Luxury Goose Down fills are made in the UK to the strictest European standard of hygiene, traceability, and animal welfare, being Downafresh certified. 

SYNTHETIC FILLS

Modern synthetic duvets aim to replicate the feel and breathability of a natural fill, with several other key benefits to consider

A robust anti-allergy solution

Synthetic fills guarantee that you will not need to worry about upsetting any feather and down allergies. This is the key reason why accommodation providers choose to invest in synthetic duvets.

More affordable 

The cost of making a synthetic duvet can be significantly lower than making a natural duvet. Because they're cheaper; you can more easily afford to bring seasonal bedding into your accommodation. Even the most budget-friendly summer duvet at Out of Eden has been carefully chosen and tested to ensure guests a cool and comfortable sleep, booking after booking (check out our budget Easycare range here).

Easy to clean 

PREMIUM SYNTHETIC FILLS

If you’re looking for the style of natural combined with the benefits of high-quality synthetic; consider 'Just Like...' duvets

Out of Eden's ‘Just Like…’  duvets are designed with premium synthetic materials that mimic the most-loved qualities of a natural fill. The fibres are highly breathable and excellent at wicking away moisture, so guests always feel fresh and cosy.

Are synthetic duvets eco friendly?

LUXURY RANGE

 Duvets from £35.00

CLASSIC RANGE

Duvets from £25.00

COSTSAVER RANGE

Duvets from £8.00