How do ikea duvet covers work

We tested the cover in Fog, a medium gray that highlighted the subtle depth of color in the yarns. Flaws but not dealbreakers: This cover has only two corner ties at the bottom, so you may need to use duvet clips at the top to keep a duvet from moving around, which is a bummer on a cover this expensive. One of our lead editors has been long-term testing this cover since , and she loves the weight and feel.

The cover feels sturdy and solid, like it will last a long time. One of our deputy editors has been long-term testing both of our linen duvet cover picks since , and although she really likes the Cultiver one, she noted that she often reaches for the IKEA cover instead.

The lack of hooks or ties in the corners can be frustrating, as our long-term tester noted. The cover is moderately priced for such high-quality fabric, and it comes in 17 colors and prints. Linen is the best fabric to have on your skin if you tend to overheat, and this cover is breathable but warm. The stitching on the Cultiver cover is neat and strong, and even though this is one of our heavier cover picks it weighs more than 5 pounds , the corner ties stayed secure during our shake tests.

The light-gray cover we tried washed well, with no signs of pilling, thinning, or construction breakdowns, and it has continued to hold up through several washes in long-term testing since It wrinkled a bit less out of the dryer than many of the percale covers we dismissed a feat for an infamously wrinkly fabric. Even with some wrinkles and rumples, it still looked cool on the bed. After about a year of long-term testing, one of our deputy editors still really likes this duvet cover.

Flaws but not dealbreakers: Not all of the solids are made of the linen weave we tested and recommend for linen sheets. The indigo, indigo stripe, ash, and pinstripe duvet covers and sheets are all woven to feel more like a chambray similar to denim, but lighter , and they are rougher, stiffer, and a bit heavier.

We recommend only the softer linen in the remaining colors. We drew on our research, interviews with bedding experts, and years of experience testing sheets most of our duvet cover picks are made with the same fabric as sheets we recommend to come up with these criteria for a duvet cover:. Softness: We wanted covers that were soft enough to use without a top sheet, directly against the skin—most but not all of our picks met this criteria.

A duvet cover should keep its softness after being washed and dried. Natural fibers: Natural fibers are more breathable and best for regulating temperature, so we looked specifically at covers made from high-quality cottons and linens. They do wrinkle and shrink more than synthetics, but they can also be washed on hotter temperatures cotton can withstand more heat than linen , which is the best way to get them clean.

If you tend to stain your bedding, choose white, the easiest color to wash on hot with bleach or OxiClean. We focused on covers with plenty of color options, and some with prints, to fit a variety of tastes and room styles.

Range of sizes: We looked for covers available in all bed sizes. Not every cover we recommend comes in every size, but there is enough variety here to find something that will fit.

From our years of testing bedding we know the brands that are the most consistent—from their fabrics to their quality control to their customer service. We measured them straight out of the bag, then again after a wash to account for any initial shrinkage. We compared all of the fabrics for smoothness, softness, pilling, and weight. We washed and dried all of the covers without any fabric softeners, and with all of their closures fastened. We also left them in the dryer for a while after the cycle was finished.

We also folded every cover after washing to see if the seams stayed straight and even—twisted seams and uneven sides can look messy on a made bed. Then we put each cover on our test duvet and laid it on the bed to see how it looked, and crawled under each to see how they felt as we moved around and often fell asleep. However, as an active sleeper, I sometimes noticed the duvet pulling away from the sides inside its cover, even when using corner ties.

A larger, fluffier duvet helped curb a lot of this movement in our testing. The Snowe Percale Duvet Cover is made from the same high-quality fabric as our former upgrade percale sheets pick, but we noticed some major problems with quality control.

In , we brought in a new one that made us reconsider our recommendation. The percale cotton felt thick and hot, and it wrinkled more than any other cover we tested, to the point that the creases prevented it from laying flat. We hoped the Target Matelasse Medallion would be a good cover with more texture and visual appeal, and it looks lovely, but the cover feels heavy and unruly. It also took about three hours to dry, more than any other cover we tested.

But it feels closer to a flannel than a silky sateen. The big stiff creases did not shake out and needed ironing. It wrinkled even more after sleeping under it, and we thought it made for an untidy bed. And after washing and drying, the seams on the cover were twisted, making it difficult to fold evenly.

Casper has discontinued both the Weightless Cotton duvet cover we tested and the Cool Supima duvet cover we used to recommend. Jackie Reeve is a senior staff writer covering bedding, organization, and home goods at Wirecutter since All our bedding sets are soft against your skin, because snug material is essential for peaceful slumber. Our sets also come in multiple styles to suit your bedroom. In our selection of bedding sets, you can choose between different materials and styles.

Cotton bedding sets woven from pure cotton feel wonderful against your skin and actually gets softer with every wash! This makes cotton bed sets especially durable. Cotton bedding also breathes well, which is to say that it absorbs moisture and keeps you dry.

Some of our cotton bedding sets even have concealed press studs that help keep the quilt in place — a great bonus if you tend to toss and turn in bed. Looking for duvet cover sets that are easy to take care of? In that case, a mix of polyester and cotton could be a great choice. Comfy in bed, safe in the washing machine — polyester and cotton bed sets continue to look sleek and vibrant for a long. Sateen-woven bed linen sets made in a blend of lyocell and cotton are extremely soft and silky against your skin, but they also have glow and luster.

This material blend draws moisture away from your body by absorbing it, which keeps you dry all night. Sateen-woven bed sets take luxury to the next level, ensuring you enjoy a plush and dreamy night of pleasant sleep.

It looks nicer in the catalog photos. Everything from IKEA looks nicer in the catalog photos, it's true. You could do something clever with 1.

Just don't wash it with them in. As far as I can see, yep, that's what it does. I have a duvet cover from IKEA and was similarly perplexed by the sagging opening. It's got a bit of an overlap so that if it's laying perfectly flat and undisturbed, it looks fine but otherwise, it's awfully messy.

Could a few buttons and button holes really have added that much to the bottom line? I would have paid a dollar more for two of each. I know exactly what you mean! Mine is open at the bottom, too- I think they're too cheap for buttons.

Most duvets come with buttons or velcro to keep them closed. Might be worth installing some, or sewing the bottom shut with some large, easily removable stitches.

Or if you're not keen on sewing, a little iron-on seam tape will keep it closed. It's not you. Mine seems massively oversized. But it's comfy and stylish. I can deal. Isn't there some kind of fold to put the duvet in, just a small sock or however to put it in the end where the opening is?

It will still be open, but the duvet won't slide out, and it looks a bit nicer. At least all of my duvet covers from IKEA have this feature or buttons..

The duvet cover I bought from Ikea years ago has an opening in the bottom. I recently bought a new one expecting the same and was surprised that it actually had those plastic snap buttons to close it.