Bedding for a heavy winter duvet

Short answer: A heavy duvet holds the warmth on its own. The cover therefore should not insulate, it should handle the moisture that builds up underneath.

What happens under a heavy duvet

A thick duvet holds body heat in, and the body starts giving off moisture. Without a cover that can move that moisture, it turns clammy under the duvet by two or three in the morning.

The cover that works

Bamboo viscose takes up moisture from the air under the duvet and passes it on. That is why a bamboo cover feels dry all night even under a heavy duvet. See bamboo bedding.

The weight of the duvet

A winter duvet typically has eight hundred grams of filling or more. Choose by how cold the bedroom is, not by habit. See bamboo sheets and bamboo fitted sheets.

Frequently asked questions

Do you get too warm in bamboo in winter

No. The fabric does not insulate, it is the duvet that warms.

What is a normal winter duvet

Eight hundred to twelve hundred grams of filling depending on the material.

Can you use two thin duvets

Yes, that allows you to adjust through the season.