The Classic duvet cover is made of percale, which I always liken to a crisp cotton button-down shirt. It’s soft and sophisticated in a matte finish, plus lightweight and breathable.
My experience: I’m not particularly picky when it comes to my duvet cover material—percale, linen, and sateen each have their perfect setting—but this Classic duvet cover has tipped the scales for me! I love how crisp and smooth the percale is—in both appearance and touch. And inserting the duvet was simple with help from the cover’s “long” and “short” interior tags.
The bottom line: You can’t go wrong with a classic percale bedding. Plus, Brooklinen’s assortment offers a fun mix of solids and patterns to choose from.
Tester: Zoë Sessums, digital design writer
My sleep preferences: Runs a tad warm, always looks out for nice colors, patterns, and a natural fiber.
About the brand: Kotn is a company based in Canada that sells lovely home goods and clothing that is ethically and sustainably made in the Nile delta. Its quality basics are made from 100% Egyptian cotton, and every purchase funds new schools. For my duvet, I have the subtle Cashmere/White Microstripe option and really love it. It has a premium 400-thread-count weave, pearlescent button closures, and inset corner ties to keep your comforter snug inside. Plus, two matching shams.
My experience: There is a nice textural quality to the microstripes, and they actually get better after a wash—a chic rumple, if you will. I found it easy to put on and take off, and a nice way to add a visual interest to my bed.
The bottom line: I’m a new fan of the brand and really think this is a worthy duvet, if you’re a fan of sustainable cotton.
Tester: Rebecca Grambone, associate social media manager
My sleep preferences: When it comes to my sleep situation, I love a room that is pretty cool temperature-wise year-round (yes, even in the dead of winter). In fact, I would rather wear more layers to bed than on top of me (a.k.a. I don’t get the hype around weighted blankets). I find it very uncomfortable when I get too warm at night and will end up tossing and turning, which is why I tend to favor more breathable fabric for my duvet cover.
About the brand: Serena & Lily is a brand known for its simplistic “California-cool” designs favored by customers who lean towards a coastal aesthetic, and their Border Frame duvet cover definitely fits the bill. This particular cover is made with luxurious cotton sateen, is Oeko-Tex certified, making it 100% eco-friendly, and is “expertly woven by the world’s best textile artisans” in Portugal.
My experience: Right off the bat, I loved the look of this duvet cover. It was simple and elegant yet had a nice touch of color from the sky blue border. It was super easy to get on my queen-size duvet, even though the sizing for this cover was made for both full and queen. At first glance, the material looks as if it is going to be super soft to the touch. However, it was just a tad more rugged than expected. But this definitely did not make it uncomfortable whatsoever. After a good eight hours of shut-eye (okay… maybe six), I’d call my overall experience with the duvet cover very positive. It kept me cool throughout the night, which mostly has to do with the fact that it isn’t super thick.