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Die Zudecke is a renowned brand specialising in high-quality duvets and pillows, specifically designed for individuals with dust mite allergies. Our products are crafted with top-notch fillings and fabrics, ensuring durability and comfort.

There is a minefield of luxury duvets and pillows for sale here in the UK, some are expensive and some are cheap, but what are you really getting for your money? Are you looking good value, eco friendly, winter warming, summer cooling, or just good old fashioned it does what it is supposed do?

Selecting the perfect pillow can be a game-changer when it comes to getting a good night's sleep and waking up feeling refreshed and pain free. A pillow's main purpose is to provide support for your head, neck and shoulders, ensuring they are properly aligned with your spine.

Mattress toppers - what exactly are they and do they live up to the hype? In today's market, there are countless sleeping solutions available, but none are as versatile as a mattress topper. With a variety of fill options, these toppers can be used on both firm and soft beds to completely change your sleeping experience. While some toppers are budget-friendly, others can come with a hefty price tag. So, how do you decide which one is right for you?

When it comes to curating the ultimate sleep sanctuary, every detail is crucial, from the thread count of your sheets to the quality of your mattress and the plushness of your duvet and pillows. In your quest for the most opulent and comfortable bedlinen, you may have come across the terms feather and down in duvet and pillow fillings, sparking your curiosity about the distinction between the two.

Fill Power is a standard measurement that indicates the quality of the down filling in a duvet. You may have noticed a wide range of duvets on the market and wondered why their prices vary so greatly. The answer is quite simple - not all fillings are created equal.

Hungarian goose down is widely regarded as the premier choice for pillows and duvets. This luxurious filling is known for its exceptional lightness, warmth and fluffiness, making it superior to other alternatives such as high fill power rated duck down.

Experience the ultimate in luxury with our premium Dusal mattress toppers from Duvets Direct. Elevate your sleeping experience to 5-star comfort every night with our high fill, hotel-quality toppers. Designed to enhance any mattress, our toppers provide additional warmth and cosiness, perfect for those chilly winter evenings.

Duvets Direct exclusively offers duvets with natural fillings that are responsibly sourced feathers and down. As proud members of the European Down and Feather Association (EDFA), Dùsal is dedicated to upholding the highest standards in the feather-filling industry.

Duvets Direct offer an extensive range of Dusal duvets, pillows, and mattress toppers which have become popular choices for some of the very best luxury hotels here in the UK and Europe.

What types of mattress topper fillings are available? At our Duvet Direct, we strive to provide you with a wide variety of options to ensure you have plenty of topper options to choose from. Feather & Down, our selection includes both duck and goose feather & down, also firmer feather only toppers. Synthetic, choose from microfibre, hollowfibre, or natural pure wool.

How many pillows should you sleep with? Determining the ideal number of pillows for a good night's sleep is crucial for assessing your comfort level. While personal preference plays a role, experts generally advise using only one pillow to avoid alignment issues and potential discomfort if the pillows shift during the night.

Ensuring a peaceful night's sleep is essential for the overall health and well-being of individuals. Unfortunately, many couples who share the same bed, duvets, and pillows often face drastically different night time experiences due to varying temperatures.

Some people may enjoy sleeping in a warm environment, but overheating during the night can severely disrupt the quality of your sleep. This issue is more common than many people realise. When your body overheats while you sleep, you may become restless, tossing and turning as your limbs poke out from under the duvet.

A mattress protector is highly recommended for several reasons. Firstly, it helps to extend the lifespan of your mattress by providing an extra layer of protection against spills, stains, and wear and tear. This can save you money in the long run by preventing the need for a new mattress sooner than necessary.

When choosing between a synthetic or natural filled summer duvet, there are several really important factors to consider.

The term tog is a measure of how effectively a duvet insulates heat. The higher the tog rating, the warmer the duvet will be. Tog ratings range from 2.5 which is very cool and super lightweight to 15 which is the warmest and generally the heaviest.

Keeping your feather and down duvet clean is essential for maintaining its quality and ensuring a hygienic and comfortable sleeping environment. Over time, duvets accumulate dirt, dust, allergens, and body oils, affecting their freshness, loft and insulation. Regular washing is the key to restoring the duvet's cleanliness and extending its lifespan. This guide will take you through the step-by-step process of washing a feather-down duvet.

The frequency of changing your duvets and pillows depends on the specific item, filling and its aged condition. Here's a general guideline of what we think you can do.

What are the main differences between duck down and goose down? Duck down is so much cheaper, so is it really inferior to feathers or down from geese? We are seeing more and more pillows and duvets now being offered with duck down and feathers by UK manufacturers in order to keep cost down for consumers, but are they as good? In short, yes, but here are a few other things to bear into mind other than just the price.

Choosing the right duvet can be a daunting task, there are so many options its mind boggling at times and finding someone to talk to about the terminology can be just as frustrating. You hear words like fill power, tog ratings, cassette construction, internal baffle walls, cotton cambric percale or cotton sateen weaves, it just goes on and on. Some of the things you will know is what duvet size you want, single, double, king superking or emperor duvet, these are all pretty standard here in the UK.

The summer has just gone into overdrive this year, record daily temperatures have already been achieved and we still have the hotter months to come. For some this is welcome news as the previous summer was really a wash out and nothing to get very excited about, let’s go abroad we hear you shout! However, for some this is the start of a nightmare, hot night sweats and damp sheets are just two of the reasons summer is not everyone's idea of heaven and especially not a good night’s sleep!

There are so many varying opinions on how much sleep we should be getting each night. Some say that 8 hours is the ‘magic number’ and others swear that they only need 6 hours per night to make them feel refreshed for the next day but how many hours of sleep do we actually need each night and is it really that important for us to sleep for a certain amount of time every night?

What is a Duvet Tog rating? We are often asked this question and it basically means Thermal Overall Grade. The Thermal Overall Grade (Tog) is the unit of measurement used to rate the warmth and insulation of a duvet.

How much emphasis do you place on your health? Well, sleep is one of the most important factors in maintaining a healthy lifestyle, without it, just trying to function properly can be difficult. Lack of motivation, concentration and energy are just some of the factors that can be dramatically reduced by getting in those all-important sleeping hours.