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The closure on a duvet cover

Short answer: Buttons, zip or nothing. Buttons last longest, a zip is quickest, and an open end is cheapest but lets the duvet slide out. The choice comes down to what you value most: durability, speed or price.

Three ways to close

A duvet cover closes with buttons, with a zip or not at all. Each solution has its pros and cons, and none is best for everyone. Ask yourself how often you change the cover, how much time you have and how long you want it to last. See bamboo bedding.

Buttons

Five to seven buttons across the end are common. They can be replaced if one falls off, and there is nothing that can break. The downside is that closing takes longer, especially when you stand there early in the morning with a big cover and have to do up every button by hand.

Zip

A zip is quick to close and completely tight. The downside is that a zip in a cover is washed hundreds of times and can stick or come off its track. Handle it gently when closing and opening, and close it before the cover goes in the machine. See bamboo sheets for the same set.

No closure

A simple opening with nothing on it. It works if the duvet fills the cover completely, but it works its way out over time. On the other hand it is the simplest and cheapest solution, and there are no parts that can break. It can suit a bed that is not used every day.

Corner ties

Whatever the closure, corner ties are worth having. They hold the duvet in place inside the cover so it does not bunch into a lump in the corners. Ties are a small detail, but they make a big difference to how the duvet lies and how easily the cover goes on.

Which lasts longest

Buttons. They have no mechanism that can fail. A zip can bend, stick or lose teeth, and then the cover is hard to use. If the cover should last many years and be washed often, buttons are the safest choice, even though they take a little longer to close.

Can you replace a zip

Yes, but it takes a sewing workshop and often costs more than it is worth. If the zip has broken, it may be cheaper to buy a new cover than to have it replaced. Buttons, on the other hand, you can sew back on yourself with needle and thread.

Washing and closure

Close the zip and do up the buttons before the cover goes in the machine, so they do not snag on other items or damage the fabric. Turn the cover inside out to protect buttons and zip. Wash as the label says and do not overfill the machine. That way both fabric and closure last longer.

How to choose

Choose buttons if durability matters most and a zip if you want a quick change. Choose an open end if price is what counts and the bed is not used every day. Always check whether there are corner ties. Then you have a cover that suits your everyday life. See bamboo pillowcases for the same set.