The bottom line: If you, too, are in a plight for a sophisticated upgrade to your bedding situation, this is a perfect option. If you’re a fan of Annie Selke, like I am, it feels like an attainable way to own a part of her brilliant design eye.
Tester: Erika Veurink, contributor
My sleep preferences: Looking for that hotel bed experience, I like a fluffy duvet with a little weight but also I also keep a relatively cooling duvet in rotation.
About the brand: This is a duvet for under $100 and it performs as such. It’s quite heavy, which makes for a sleep that’s on the warmer side. It’s remarkably fluffy for the price point, which is more valuable for some sleepers than others. The cover is machine-washable and hypoallergenic, two points on the positive side. When opting for this duvet, I was looking for something affordable and low maintenance. This checks those boxes.
Options available: This duvet is made of 20% waterfowl down and an 80% feathers blend that is quite universal. This is the only fill available for this specific duvet.
Care instructions: As mentioned, into the washing machine it goes! You can certainly use a dryer to finish the cycle. It’s quite sturdy, as far as duvets go.
My experience: At first touch, I was a little disappointed by the feel of the duvet. Then I recalled how much it retails for and that it was from Amazon. The cover is a little rough to the touch, which isn’t an issue if you plan to use a duvet cover, but the sleep experience with this comforter was a little warmer than I’d hope for.
The bottom line: If you’re furnishing a house and looking for a duvet to throw in a guest bedroom, you’re in the right place. If you’re hoping for something luxurious and soft-to-the-touch, keep looking.
Tester: Charlotte Collins, associate digital features editor
My sleep preferences: I seem to have become a hot sleeper out of nowhere. I’ve been using the same cotton comforter for some years now and it’s pretty lightweight (inserted into my linen BedThreads duvet cover).
About the brand: I’ve only ever used cotton-filled comforters as far as I can remember, so I figured it would be interesting to give goose down fill a spin, since it seems like the more luxe option. Per Amazon, it’s certified Climate Pledge Friendly, which apparently means that it was tested against a list of 1,000+ chemicals “to limit those which may be harmful to human health.” It’s on the affordable end, too, so I figured if I fell in love with the brand I could reasonably keep coming back to them.
Options available: Queen, King, California King, and Super King(!) available. It’s filled with 80% goose feather and 20% goose down.
Care instructions: It’s pretty standard maintenance: machine washable (front-loading washer and dryer), care instructions recommend washing in cold water on a gentle cycle and tumble drying on low heat.
My experience: It’s worth noting that this comes vacuum sealed and it’s recommended to “tap” the comforter upon removing it from its box and to let it rest for 24-48 “to ensure maximum puffiness.” I interpreted this as shaking it a bit and lying it out. I can see why one might be a little concerned at first glance because it does appear flat from being rolled up, but it was airy enough for my taste after 24 hours of sitting out. It’s made with cotton fabric but somehow not very soft to the touch, which didn’t matter to me but might be a consideration if you’re someone who doesn’t use a duvet cover.