King Size Duvets

Start with warmth. Lightweight (around 4 tog) for summer, mid-weight (7-9 tog) for spring and autumn, heavy (12+ tog) for cold winters. Then choose fill: down is lighter and loftier, synthetic is hypoallergenic and easier to wash.

A king size duvet fills a big bed. Getting the weight right means the warmth distributes evenly across the whole mattress without hot spots or cold edges.

Natural down (lighter, loftier, longer-lasting), down-feather blends (sturdier, slightly heavier), and synthetic polyester clusters (hypoallergenic, machine-washable). Each fill type comes in multiple warmth ratings.

Your choice depends on whether you prioritise warmth-to-weight ratio (down), easy care (synthetic), or a balance of both (blend).

Tog measures warmth, not thickness. For most centrally-heated bedrooms, 9-10.5 tog covers autumn through spring comfortably. Buy a lighter one (around 4 tog) for summer and switch at the season change.

Down is natural plumage: lighter for its warmth, plumper, and longer-lasting if cared for. Synthetic is polyester clusters that mimic down: cheaper, machine-washable, and good for allergies.

A king size duvet in down lasts ten to fifteen years. A synthetic king duvet lasts around five before flattening.

Filled and finished in Portugal, in the same Lintexport mill we've been running since 1967. The shell is woven from our own Portuguese cotton. The fill is sourced and processed to European traceability standards.

Air it out weekly to keep the loft up. Wash once or twice a year on a delicate cycle, ideally at a launderette with a large-capacity drum, since most home machines are too small for king size duvets.

Tumble dry low with clean dryer balls to redistribute the fill.

A well-made down king duvet, properly cared for, lasts ten to fifteen years. A synthetic king size duvet lasts around five before flattening.

The cost-per-year of a good king duvet is lower than people think. You just pay it up front.