Coming from the French word which literally translates to down (feathers), a duvet is basically a blanket composed of two parts : The outer is a duvet shell, which is usually made of 100% cotton or cotton blended fabric , which interact with our skin the most, and the inner is the duck /goose or man-made fiber (microfiber or Hollow fiber)filling  which trap body heat to provide continuous warmth, while also remaining breathable. A duvet always be used with a duvet cover which can be removed and is easy to wash regularly.

Duvets are commonly used in Europe as an all-in-one bedding solution, combining fitted sheets and other bed coverings that lie atop your bed. However, its convenience and versatility have made duvets a staple in homes across the world.

Duvets make making your bed and cleaning effortless. Acting as the top sheets and the bottom layers which interact with our skin the most, duvet covers can be washed like one would a bedsheet. For more style-conscious users, a duvet with cover makes changing up your bed theme simple as well.

However, the fact that the duvet comes in two parts also means it takes some coordination to get the blanket in one piece - and clumping may still occur while in use. Fortunately, Lixintex offers the best cotton duvet covers with back envelope openings, bartacks, elastic bands, and corner ties to keep everything in place.

Duvet Insert : Different Types Of Duvet Fillings

Down

Down duvet fillings are considered the gold standard in providing natural warmth. Available in duck or goose variants, down feathers are soft and fluffy, durable yet breathable, providing more than thrice the warmth of the average duvet. However, they may not be the most gentle on the skin and you will later find out that there are other down alternative inserts which can offer the same quality and breathability, if not more. 

Feather

Duvets with feather fillings are blankets stuffed with feathers from the wings and backs of ducks and geese. These are similar to down, but are larger, heavier, and more structured. This explains why feather pillows and blankets may have sticks poking through the fabric when it’s moved a certain way.

Microfiber

Microfiber duvet fillings are a type of synthetic filling which remain breathable while repelling moisture, outperforming even down duvets. This is thanks to its tight weave of thin nylon and polyester fibers, making it easy to throw in the wash when needed.