Great Stuff On Duvet Cover Sets

What Is The Purpose of a Comforter Cover?

This is quite simple.......

Before I begin, I would like to first start of saying that a duvet cover is also known around the world as a comforter cover. I hope I didn't confuse anyone with the title. The purpose of a comforter cover is similar to a pillow case, it protects whatever is placed inside of it (ex. protects from soil, dust or stains). I know plenty of people, including myself, who love eating on the bed while watching a good movie. Even though we all know that it's a bad idea to eat in the bedroom, we still do it. Eventually we will drop or spill something on the comforter. I know how hard it can be to wash a comforter. It is usually too large to fit in the washer machine. That is why the majority of comforters have to be dry cleaned . With a comforter cover, you wouldn't have to worry about not being able to wash off the stain. Simply remove the comforter cover from the comforter and throw it in the washer machine with the rest of the sheets. Before you know it, you have a brand new bed set once again.

A duvet cover protects other types of bedding as well: Comforters, blankets, quilts, etc. Do you have any old comforters, quilts or blankets that you are not willing to let go? Protect them with a Duvet Cover and they will last you a life time.

But What Is A Duvet?

VERY IMPORTANT: A duvet is NOT a duvet cover. Just wanted get that off my chest!

A duvet (pronounced " due-vay") is a soft flat bag filled with silk, wool, cotton or artificial fibers. They are commonly used for isolation. In rural Europe, the duvet was made with the down feathers of the Elder Duck. Aww, poor Mr. Ducky! You can determine the warmth of the "due-vay" by its tog rate. The higher the tog rate, the warmer it will feel.

• 4.0 or 4.5 tog is for just a bit of warmth, great to use for the summer
• 9.0 or 19.5 tog is for medium warmth, great to use in the spring when the air is a bit chilly or in the fall, when the temperatures are starting to drop
• 13.5 tog of course is for that extra warmth you need for those cold winter nights

Care and Cleaning For A Duvet

You have to take great care of your duvet in order for it last longer and feel comfortable. Right before you get up from bed in the morning, shake and fluff your duvet. This will keep the feathers or other fill evenly distributed. When cleaning the duvet, it is highly recommend that it be washed in a large, commercial washing machine because the chemicals in dry cleaning can break down the fibers of the fill. You should also hang the bedding outside and let it air dry for at least 24 hours. This will give it plenty of time to dry. Always make sure it is completely dried before placing it on the bed.

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Save, Save and Save some more...

Believe it or not, owning a duvet set can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars a year. Let's look at the the facts. Washing a duvet or comforter in the washer machine can actually do more bad than good. Over washing them can damage the filling and make it too bulky. Dry cleaning is also another expense. However with a duvet cover set you can just place it in your washer machine and it will be properly washed without the damage. This will save you a bundle. No need to dry clean or replace damaged bedding. Also, with a duvet cover you wouldn't have to throw away old comforters . Which means that the money you spent on the comforters will not go in the trash along with the comforter.
*Always make sure to follow the manufacturers instructions before washing because some may have special instructions*

Comforters covers also reduce the complexity of making the bed in the morning. They can be used single instead of having to purchase quilts, comforters, or sheets. You can use the cover alone for those hot summer nights without having to spend more of your hard-worked money buying bed sheets. You will be saving money and time without having to break a sweat.

BONUS *You will save on redecorating the bedroom. With a duvet cover set, changing the look of your bed will be so easy because the majority of them are reversible.*

Read more on dry cleaning: 10 Things Your Dry Cleaner Won't Tell You

What Size Duvet Cover Set should you get?

Does Size Matter is The Big Question....

Duvet Sets come in all sizes: twin, full, full/queen, queen and king. Many people think it is pretty dum to ask what size should your duvet cover be? Many will tell you to go with the size of the bed. This is somewhat true. But the honest truth is that not all sizes are the same. You can get two completely different sizes. It is always best to know the exact measurements of the comforter and duvet cover. An easy way to do so is placing your duvet or comforter on a flat surface and with a measuring tape, measure all four angles. Compare the measurements of the duvet to the measurements of the duvet cover you are interested in, whether it be the online descriptions or the package descriptions. You do not want to get a duvet cover that is too small for your comforter because then it will look to bulky. Believe it or not, I know many people who like this type of look, "To each its own", that is what I always say.

The correct measurement should be just a few inches less than the duvet cover. Just imagine a big pillow case. If you place a pillow five inches smaller than the pillow case then you will notice empty spots on the pillow case. Now purchase one just 2 inches smaller and you can't tell the difference. Same goes with a comforter cover.

Another thing to know is that many online stores put Queen Size on a Full/Queen Duvet Cover Set. A full/queen duvet cover is made for both full and queen beds. But many online stores do not put full/queen on there queen duvet covers because some people do not know about duvet sizes and will think that the comforter cover is too large for their full comforter or duvet. That is why it is VERY important to know the EXACT measures of whatever you are placing inside the comforter cover. Do not always rely on the size given.

What Exactly is the Thread Count of a Duvet Cover Set?

I know that there are plenty of people out there who still do not know what this is...

The thread count is the number of threads per square inch of fabric. The thread count of a duvet cover set is very important because it determines how soft the duvet set will be. The higher the thread count, the softer and durable the bedding will be. An ideal number is anything higher than 180. It is true that bed sets with a high thread count will cost a lot more than those made of a low thread count but lets look at it this way: You buy a cheap duvet set with a low thread count and it is more likely to get abused and torn within a few washes but, purchase one with a count of over 180, and you will get a high quality item that will last you a life time. It does not take a genius to figure out which one will save you a lot more in the long run. If you can't decide on which type of fabric you should get then I highly recommend a cotton comforter cover set with a thread count of over 180.

What is Included In a High Quality Duvet Set

More is always better

Purchasing a duvet cover in a set is the best way to save. You will spend less buying everything together then just buying each one separately and it can be a lot more difficult finding all matching pieces. When you purchase a high quality bed set, you will usually get the matching pillow cases, shams, comforter cover and a fitted or flat sheet. The shams are great to use for decoration while the pillowcases are mostly used to protect the pillow.



The fitted sheet secures itself onto the mattress because it has elastic sewed on all four ends of the sheet. This prevents the sheet from slipping off the bed. The flat sheet however lays loose on the mattress and can either be tucked into the mattress or used as a bed ruffle. A good flat sheet will be long enough to do both jobs.

Clean and Care Symbols

Cleaning instructions are found attached to the product. Following the cleaning instructions on the bedding will ensure the longevity of your duvet bedding piece. Here are just a few samples below:

Washing Symbols:
In general, washing symbols divided into 5. X on the symbol means that this process can not be implied on this product.


Washing :
Can be washed.
Numbers inside show at which degree should the product be washed.
If there is a hand symbol inside the product should be washed by hand.


Dry Cleaning :
Dry Cleaning allowed.


Bleaching :
Bleaching allowed.


Ironing :
Ironing allowed.
Dots shows the iron level.


Drying :
May be tumble dried.
Number of dots inside shows the level of heat.

**Clean and care symbols can be found on the Le Vele Bedding Sets.
Credits: Thank you Le Vele for the helpful information above.

Where to find Duvet Cover Sets

Just a couple of tips to make your shopping safe

Duvet Cover Sets can be found in some department stores or online. Department stores are great if you like beating traffic, being tired from walking so much, spending long hours waiting in line and spending a lot more money. Online shopping is the easiest way to buy duvet cover sets. You can actually get a high quality duvet set way below retail price. Online stores usually get there products directly from the manufacturer. That is why you will usually find the same duvet set way cheaper online then in any department store. Also when shopping online, you can contact the people behind the products. No more looking for store clerks that do not know nothing about the product. Many people are very cautious about shopping online. Here are a few tips that can make your shopping a lot more safe:

• Look for a security icon or certificate usually located at the bottom of the web page. This means that the store has paid extra money to keep your information safe. The certificate should have the url of the website and the date on which the certificate will expire.
• A contact Information usually located on top or bottom of the page. This is very important. Do not trust an online store that does not have any way for you to contact them. A safe place to buy will have both a contact number and an email address.
• Trust your instincts. When you look at the store, does it look safe? You can tell a lot by the main page (home page). A good home page will look as they put a lot of hard work and effort into it
• A paypal option is great! Paypal is another way to keep all your information safe and it is free to join. Go to Paypal for more information
• The product should have a clear picture and descriptions. When purchasing a duvet set, you should always pay close attention to the measurements.

Cotton Duvet Covers

Made to sleep like a baby

There are many types of comforter covers. There is silk, satin and cotton. But I can honesty say that cotton is the best choice. Cotton is one of the most healthiest materials for bedding. They are washable unlike other materials that need extra care when cleaned. They guarantee a good nights sleep because they are breathable and do absorb moisture which is great, especially for the summer when it is extremely hard to sleep because of the humidity. When purchasing one, make sure it is made of 100% cotton.

Alternative Down Comforters

The alternative way to prevent allergies

Allergies can prevent anyone from getting there full recommended 6-8 hours of sleep. Not getting enough sleep can raise your blood sugar level which will eventually lead to health problems like diabetes and obesity. One easy way to prevent allergies in your bedroom is using hypoallergenic bedding. Alternative down comforters are made from hypoallergenic materials that are more suitable for allergy prone individuals. The majority of alternative down comforters are machine washable and prevent dust mites from invading your bed. Dust mites live off our dead skin cells and animal dander and is one of the main leading causes of allergies in the bedroom.

*You can also add years to your alternative down comforter protecting it with a bamboo duvet cover.

Here are just a couple of more tips that may help get rid of allergies in the bedroom:

• Dust, dust and dust some more!
• Wash all bedding at least once a week. That includes duvet covers, pillows, comforters, mattress pads and blankets.
• Use the nozzle attachment on the vacuum cleaner and vacuum off your mattress and mattress pad.
• Vacuum carpets daily or remove carpets for good.
• Put pets in another room.
• Close closet doors. Clothes are collectors of dust and particulates.

Bring a Smile to Your Childs Face With A Duvet Cover Set

Kid approved!

Lets be honest, kids love to make a mess. Maybe it's because they love to see the expression on our face when we get upset. Well, many of us (including myself) do look funny when we get upset.

Kids just know exactly what to do to grab our attention. But let's make being a parent a little easier by having a duvet cover set on your child's bed. The majority of the duvet covers are washable, so it will be a lot easier to keep their beds clean and fresh.

Comforter cover sets also make great birthday gifts. Kids will love the bold and beautiful designs a duvet set has to offer. Some duvet covers are available in more than one size, such as twin and queen. That way both mommy and child will have the same bedding set on their bed. And we all know how kids love to mimic their parents!

Bamboo Duvet Covers

The easiest way to prevent you from getting sick and getting allergies

Many of us have become quite paranoid ever since we have found out about the Killer Flu H1-N1 that has been going around. We now carry in our bags antibacterial wipes, hand sanitizers, and anything else that can protect us from that horrible virus. Luckily there is a vaccine that you can now take that can prevent you from catching this killer flu. But the flu isn't the only thing that we can catch and harm us. There are plenty of germs and bacteria hiding in every corner just waiting to invade our bodies and make us sick. The bed is just one of the many places that can carry millions of germs and bacteria.



One of the easiest way to prevent our beds from getting invaded from these horrible pests is having a bamboo duvet cover set on your bed. A duvet set made of 100% bamboo has a 99.8 percent bacterial kill rate and due to its natural antifungal agent they are rarely attacked by pests or infected by pathogen. This type of bedding can also dry faster which will help prevent the growth of mildew. Bamboo bedding can also make you feel like royalty. Even though it feels like silk, it is not slippery at all.

Learn more on preventing bacteria in your home.

Your Pets Will Love Comforter Covers As Well :)

Your poor little doggy will feel happy to know that he can be allowed to lay next to you on the bed because you can wash the comforter cover as often as you like. So let your pet benefit from the softness of a duvet cover for at least a second, he is part of the family and his opinions need to be heard as well.

Sports Duvet Covers

Perfect for big or little sports fan! Basketball, football, soccer, golf and other favorite sports icons can be found in many duvet cover sets. Kids sports duvet bedding can be bright and playful while an adult duvet cover set can be modern and sophisticated. This sports bedding set makes the perfect gift for anyone who has a sports fanatic in his or her life.

Arya Bedding Duvet Cover Sets

This is whats new in duvet covers..

Duvet cover sets have change dramatically throughout the years. No more boring one colored duvet sets or the same boring designs that everyone else has. The new line of duvet bedding has bolder colors and fabulous designs that make any bedroom look like a work of art. This Collection has everyone going crazy. The Arya Bedding Collection is made of 100% cotton and patent crafted with satin weaving which offer unsurpassed quality and softness.

Belle 6 piece Queen Floral Duvet Cover Set
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Carmen 6 piece Queen Floral Duvet Cover Set


Eleanora 6 piece Queen Floral Duvet Cover Set


Pars 6 piece Leopard Queen Floral Duvet Cover Set


Read more on Arya Bedding Collection, the Fabulous New Line of Floral Duvet Cover Sets

Floral Duvet Covers

You will fall in love with the right floral duvet cover

This is my all time favorite print on a duvet set. I love the way a floral duvet can instantly make your room stand out from the rest. The floral duvet covers from Le Vele Bedding are breathtaking. I love the large floral prints and the vibrant colors each one has to offer. No other bedding set can compete with this type of duvet bedding.

Read more about Le Vele Floral Duvet Covers

The Effects of A Floral Duvet Cover Set

Floral prints are not only used today for decoration

Flowers can make a big impact on a person's disposition. Even though they are used in homes today to make the home look more appealing, believe it or not, they can also help make you feel better . Where is the perfect place to have flowers? In the bedroom of course. A beautiful floral duvet cover set on your bed can instantly brighten up your room and yourself as well. Each floral duvet set can have a different meaning depending on the color of the flower. Here are just a few of the floral colours that are used on a duvet cover. Each one has its own meaning and impact:

• Blue floral prints create tranquility and harmony in the bedroom
• Green flowers can bring you luck and prosperity
• Orange floral prints gives confidence, flamboyance and lust
• Pink flowers can help bring a more youthful and emotional maturity to the bedroom
• Red floral prints makes the bedroom look more romantic and can help bring back the passion and excitement to your life.
• White flowers on a duvet set is used as an expression of innocence and purity
• Yellow floral prints can give hope and happiness.

Plaid Duvet Covers

When I think of plaid, I think of the country. Even though I am a city girl, it is always nice to add a little country to my home, just to change the theme of my room from time to time. Plaid duvet covers have become pretty popular. Yellow and green are the most popular plaid colors used today. I guess the yellow in the plaid duvet cover represents the color of the sun and the green on the duvet cover represents nature. You be the judge.

Just a Small Tip: Create a country-themed bedroom with your favorite plaid duvet cover set. Add flowers to the bedroom and place the flowers in wooden crates or baskets and place them by the bed. Use coordinating solid color curtains and tie curtains back. Avoid fabrics such as organza, silk and satin, as these will look off in a country-themed bedroom. Use wooden bedroom furniture to create a more rustic country feel.

Solid Color Duvet Covers

Simple but nice

Duvet Covers come in many different styles. But not everyone is crazy about designs. That is when the solid color duvet covers come in. The solid color duvet sets can be just as beautiful as any other duvet bedding. Many of the solid color bedding pieces have thread counts of over 500. Bedding with thread counts of over 200 will guarantee us a high quality item and a softer feel. The most popular type of solid color duvet covers are Jacquard, Sateen, Egyptian, damask and Parisian. These are all made of high quality materials.

Tip: A solid duvet cover set with a couple of stylish and colorful decorative pillows can create a more fun and modern look to the bedroom.

Sateen Duvet Covers

Popular since the 1900's, sateen bedding is the most effective way of creating a rich and sensual look to any bedroom. Sateen does not refer to the material of the duvet set but to the method in which it was woven. It is made with a satin weave in which warp threads interface with filling threads.

Do not confuse sateen with satin. Although these fabrics use a similar weaving technique, they are not the same. Sateen duvet covers are made from cotton but with a luster resembling that of satin. It is cheaper than Satin and more durable. Sateen duvet covers can also be easily washed, unlike satin.

Polka Dot Duvet Covers

Dare to go Polka Dot?

Polka dot duvet covers are taking over. Not only is it a favorite for kids and teens, adults are getting into the polka dot fever as well. Polka dot has a way of making anything stand out. It can turn any boring room into a more modern and fun one. Take a look below at just some of the latest polka dot duvet sets and you decide which one is right for you.





Create a Modern Bedroom Around a Polka Dot Duvet Cover

Leopard Duvet Covers

A womans little secret

Looking for a duvet set that will bring the fun and excitement back to your bedroom. Well the leopard print duvet is known to let out the wild side in all of us. The exotic look of a leopard duvet cover is the number one choice by many men. Something about this type of animal print drives men bananas.





Leopard print bedding goes great with gold accessories and plants

Rose Duvet Cover

Makes the Perfect Gift For Any Occasion

Men never know what to get their partners for Valentines Day. They always try to make the gift unique but end up buying the same thing every year. The gifts that are normally given to a woman for Valentines Day are either flowers, chocolate, or perfume. Flowers will eventually die, chocolate will make us feel guilty for eating so many and the dresser is full of perfume bottles that have not been touched.

A rose duvet cover set can make a great gift for any occasion. It can either be given alone or used to your advantage. You can use the rose duvet to create the perfect romantic setting. The bedroom is the perfect place for romance. Add the perfect rose duvet cover on your bed. Spread some rose pedals on the floor and a couple of candles. Purchase her favorite bottle of wine and place it by the bed with some strawberries. When she see what you have done, she will be pleasantly surprised.

A rose duvet cover can also be given as a sign of friendship. It all depends on the color of the roses. Below is a video that will show a couple of rose duvet covers from Multi Shop Stop. It is a great video that not show you beautiful rose duvet covers, it also gives the meaning of each particular rose. Hope you enjoy.