As the sun goes down and the humid air continues to loom, the thought of a clammy night’s sleep is enough to keep you up to do anything but hop into bed. When the British weather starts to top anything above 20 degrees in the evening, you can guarantee every home will have windows wide open and fans on full blast, swirling around mostly… hot air.
Even when you’ve organised your bedroom to one that’s relaxing and can ease your mind to sleep, a warm bedroom can deplete a lot of that effort. So, what’s the solution? A low tog-rated summer duvet is your partner in crime and you’ll be pleased to know there are plenty of affordable options on the market that can help to combat those humid, clammy months. Fancy watching our shortlist instead? Straight to our TL;DR summary by yours truly.
Tog (or Thermal Overall Grade) rating is the measurement of the weight of your duvet. More specifically, the lower or higher the tog rating indicates the fibres ability to trap warm air; that’s to say the higher the tog, the warmer the duvet. The lower the tog, the thinner the duvet is and the cooler it will be. Praise those scientists and product designers who figured all of this out.
When considering how to have a cooler sleep, it’s doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing situation. You can keep hold of having a softcover around you, and feel enough of a breeze during the warmer nights by switching to the tog rating of 2.5 – 4.5. A rating considered to be the all-rounder for duvets that are versatile enough to be carried through the seasons; winter included.
Duvets fillings fall into two main categories, natural or synthetic. Natural materials such as silk, cotton, and wool are known to be more thermoregulatory; they can keep your body warm if it’s cold out or can cool you down when it’s hot. Whereas synthetic materials tend to be made from microfibre or hollow fibre polyester resulting in a soft and lightweight feel that is perfect when seeking a more affordable alternative to natural fillings.
The Feels Like Down duvet has long been receiving raving reviews, at a rating of 4.9/5 stars from those who have bought it. The synthetic duvet is the perfect alternative for a non-feathered duvet that comes with the more luxurious feel of a down duvet. With a tog rating of 4.5, the Feels Like Down duvet will keep you at just the right temperature throughout the year for a peaceful night’s sleep.
More infoDUSK is becoming a renowned leader in the space of luxury bedding that’s affordable and dreamy. The range covers everything you need when it comes to creating a luxurious bedroom that’s designed to be a sanctuary for relaxation and calm. If ever you wanted to replicate the most glamorous of hotel bedrooms, DUSK will help you do it.
£35 – £60
Their Hybrid Duvet can take you through all seasons and is the perfect companion for keeping you at the right temperature no matter the weather. Their innovative technology has been designed to release heat when you need it and claims to be better than feather and down. Now that’s a claim. The Hybrid duvet is a particular favourite amongst those of us who are trying to do all we can in buying sustainably by opting for products that do good for the planet.
More infoSimba has made it their mission to master the science of sleeping. From mattresses to bedding, Simba offers a small but mighty range of products for a good night’s sleep using the best of innovative technology to date. They’ve become an industry leader in sleep tech, and we’re not surprised.
£119 – £219
The Hungarian Goose Down duvet sings luxury. Made from all-natural fibres and is irresistibly soft, it’s becoming a buyer’s favourite for a lightweight and breathable duvet that can be switched up to work for you as the seasons change. While the duvet comes in at a tog rating of 4.5, it comes with button holes going around it that allows you to add another duvet for those colder months; making it so much easier to interchange through the seasons.
More infoThe husband and wife duo behind Scooms set out on a mission to create environmentally friendly and sustainability sourced products for the bedroom and helped to fight off dust mite allergies. Their duvets are resemble nothing less than a cloud and balance the combination of warmth and drape perfectly.
£115 – £450
The So Cool Summer Duvet has been designed with those British summer nights in mind. With its lightweight DuPont fibres, this hypoallergenic duvet ticks many boxes in having a cooling night’s sleep, and affordability. Its synthetic design makes the duvet soft, comfortable, and long-lasting all throughout the year.
More infoIf there was ever a brand that understood the importance of sleep, it’s Silentnight. Their product range considers every aspect of sleep, and it’s made them a longstanding household name for a reason (they’ve gone 70 years and counting).
£28 – £40
The Spundown Duvet has been acclaimed as their number one bestseller, and we can see why. It’s reasonably priced, made of advanced ‘Smartfil’ fibres making it easily be compressed into an at-home washing machine without losing its shape or fluffiness, and its synthetic design makes it ideal for those who suffer from allergies where natural materials are not an option.
More infoTheir expertise is in the name, and their attention to detail is in the product. Over the last 100 years, The Fine Bedding Company have invested their expertise and passion into creating well-being products designed specifically for sleep, with a premium hotel feel to them.
£35 – £115
Time to go restless, to restful. As much as we could invest in another fan or hope for things to get a little cooler, a quick change in your duvet might do the trick, and save you money in the long run. If you’re shopping around, the rule of thumb is to consider the tog for guidance to help you in the evening during the different seasons and you’ll be one step ahead.
Photo credits: 1-3. Barlow & Barlow
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