Which tog is right for which season?

Sleeping comfortably all year round may seem unachievable, but like with your wardrobe changing each season, you should consider changing your ‘Sleep Wardrobe’ in line with the weather. From warm nights in summer, to chilly evenings in the depths of winter, Soak&Sleep has an array of duvet togs and filling that has been developed to let you sleep perfectly comfortably all night long. As you change from boots to flip flops in summer, read on to get tips on the best way to develop your bedding to make the most of your year. 

The term ‘tog’ is used to determine how warm a duvet is - this is measured as a tog rating and it can be a very helpful tool to use when choosing your duvet. It’s useful to understand that the higher the tog, the warmer the duvet will be and vice versa. A duvet tog can range from 3 to 18 on the tog scale.

Living in England has its positives and negatives, and its ever-changing weather is a reason to pack both sunglasses and an umbrella during Spring and Autumn. But what to use when you’re sleeping during this season is another question. We’d recommend a mid-tog for when the weather is warming up (but neither hot nor cold). A 7.5, 9 & 10.5 tog is a great selection for this time of year, but if you’re finding some nights colder than others, have a blanket on the end of the bed to layer up, or choose an all-seasons option which includes a 4.5 tog to attach.

Are you tossing and turning on those warm summer nights? Being too hot during the night is a common disturbance, but it can be a thing of the past if you dress your bed correctly for the summer months.

Choosing a high-summer tog ranging between 2-4.5 tog will mean that the duvet will be lighter. But also keep your eye out for natural fillings such as silk, cotton or a high down content for a fresher, cooler nights sleep. Wondering what bedding to dress your summer wardrobe in? Read here.

Higher togs duvets are best for colder nights, but also colder houses and those who have difficulty getting warm. When choosing the best duvet tog for winter, look out for 13.5 or 15 togs for excellent insulation. As well as deciding on the best tog for winter, it's important to consider the fill - fillings like feather and down are brilliant at responding to your body’s temperature and keeping it toasty.

The highest all-seasons combination we have in our collection is 18 tog, (4.5 + 13.5 tog) along with a variety of 13.5 tog winter duvets to keep you warm in the coolest months.

An all-seasons duvet option is when you have two separate duvets that can be combined. Each duvet has a different tog rating, and once connected creates a higher tog. The most common option is a 3 & 4.5 tog summer duvets, and a 9 tog (for spring and autumn), which when connected together creates a 13.5 which is perfect for winter months. 

Retailers usually offer a discount when you purchase an all-seasons duvet, meaning you'll get two duvets at a fraction of the price.

Expecting a guest? No problem, you’ll have a spare duvet with an all-seasons option. 

By having year-round comfort with two duvets, it saves on space for a duvet per season. If you’re not using one, shake them out and store them in a breathable cotton bag. 

There is no one answer for this one - the best tog duvet will depend on many different factors including the season you are using it in, the temperature of your room and what type of sleeper you are. If you’re still asking yourself, what tog duvet should I get?  Read our blog for some more useful tips on how to choose the best duvet for you.

So now you’ve got that bit closer to choosing the right duvet for each season, why not find the perfect bed linen for year-round comfort.