Sleeping comfortably throughout the year starts with choosing the right duvet tog. From lightweight duvets for warm summer nights to higher tog ratings for winter, the best choice will depend on the season, your bedroom temperature and how warm you naturally sleep.
If you're looking for the best tog duvet for all year round use, a 10.5 tog duvet can be a versatile option for many UK bedrooms. Alternatively, an all-seasons duvet gives you greater flexibility, allowing you to adjust your tog as the temperature changes throughout the year.
What is the best tog duvet for all-year-round use?
For many sleepers, a 10.5 tog duvet provides a good balance of warmth and breathability for much of the year. However, there isn't one tog that will suit everyone in every season. Your ideal choice will depend on your bedroom temperature, whether you tend to sleep hot or cold and the time of the year.
If you want more flexibility, an all-seasons duvet can be a practical year-round option. It combines two different tog duvets that can be used separately during warmer months and fastened together when temperatures drop.
Which duvet is best for Summer?
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.
What tog is a summer duvet?
For warmer summer nights, a lightweight duvet between 2 and 4.5 tog can help you sleep more comfortably. Natural, breathable fillings such as silk and cotton, or a duvet with a high down content, can also help create a fresher, cooler sleep environment.
What tog duvet for winter is best?
For winter, a 13.5 tog duvet is a popular choice for colder nights and cooler bedrooms. Those who particularly feel the cold may prefer a higher tog, while warmer sleepers or well-insulated homes may find a lower tog more comfortable. 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. Also consider the type of duvet you need to suit your personal sleep needs and surroundings, if your home is on the chillier side, a higher tog duvet and more insulating fill would be best, if you home is warmer, a duvet with breathable properties would work best for you.
What is the highest tog duvet that Soak&Sleep sell?
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.
What is an all-seasons duvet?
An all-seasons duvet is made up of two separate duvets with different tog ratings that can be used individually or fastened together. This gives you the flexibility to adjust your bedding as temperatures change.
For example, a lighter duvet can be used during summer, a warmer option during spring and autumn, and the two can be combined to create a higher tog for winter.
What are the benefits of an all-seasons duvet?
Cost effective
Retailers usually offer a discount when you purchase an all-seasons duvet, meaning you'll get two duvets at a fraction of the price.
An extra duvet for guests
Expecting a guest? No problem, you’ll have a spare duvet with an all-seasons option.
Space saver
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.
How do I choose the best duvet tog for me?
The best duvet tog will depend on several factors, including the season, your bedroom temperature and whether you tend to sleep hot or cold. A lower tog is generally better suited to warmer conditions, while a higher tog provideds additional insulation during colder months.
If you want one flexibile solution throughout the year, consider an all-seasons duvet, or explore our guide on how to choose the best duvet for you for more advice.
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.
