Duvet vs. Comforter vs. Quilt: What’s the Difference?

What’s the difference between a duvet, a quilt and a comforter? Although some people use all three interchangeably and don’t think there is much difference. However, different designs have different softness and require different care. In this blog we will differentiate between the three in more detail.

What does each of them represent?

·Duvet: The most common type of duvet on the market is the down comforter. As the name suggests it is usually filled with down or a similar material. These materials are generally lightweight but warm, like feathers found on geese and ducks. Today, cotton, silk, wool and synthetic fibers can also be part of the raw material for a duvet.

There are different options depending on the price point. There are generally two types of duvets, one with a core and one with a cover. It is usually a duvet core, not a comforter cover.

If it is labeled “Duvet Cover”, it usually comes with a cover. It protects the comforter from being soiled at the same time. It is also easier to remove and wash.

·Comforter: The comforter is also known as a “fat quilt” due to its high down content. The center layer is usually made of 2000G-300G spray adhesive cotton. The highlight of comforter is that it is thick and warm. Usually you can use it directly, if you still feel cold, you can add a blanket. Under normal circumstances, comforters come in pairs or sets. The eight-piece set or ten-piece set is produced together. The professional name is BIAB=Bed in a bag. This means that you can buy all your bedding at once.

A comforter can be made without a duvet cover, depending on personal preference. His surfaces are simpler, usually plain white, and not dyed or embroidered. It gives a sense of purity and cleanliness.

·Quilt：Quilt means professionally a dense quilt.We all call it a washable quilt because it comes with a washable effect. Unlike the previous two types, quilts are generally very thin. If it is sandwiched in the center, it is not very thick. The most common weight is 180G-200G per square.

In terms of style, quilt prefers to use the printing process. Classical, cartoon, fresh patterns, everyone loves it! There are also splicing process. The designer stitched together various patterns to give a classic vintage look.

Environment of use and how to choose

Whether it’s a duvet, comforter or quilt, they’re great for keeping you warm all year round. But the choice comes down to personal tactile preferences and how they look. So how to choose becomes a learning curve.

·If you like to change your comforter cover, or if you like to experiment with different styles. Then I recommend you buy duvet, and buy the duvet cover model. Because you can always change your favorite duvet cover.

Let’s say you like meridian colors in the fall and warmer colors in the winter. At this time you can switch according to your mood. Plus it’s lightweight and warm, everyone loves it.

The downside that also has to be mentioned. Because it is two separate parts, the core inside is easy to “drift”. Favor one side or the other. So you often need to manually adjust it. Occasionally, it may give you trouble.

·Maybe you’d prefer the wrapped feeling of winter? Choosing a fluffy and wide comforter will give you that feeling. And the fact that it’s low maintenance is also one of the advantages in many people’s opinion. And there are more options in terms of style.

A lot of people choose the “duvet cover + comforter” combination, which combines their strengths. A comforter cover is easy to remove and wash and can change the design of a space,” says Hoban.

·I would recommend you use quilt more in the spring and summer months because it’s thin enough. It also manages to be a sturdy fabric on top of being thin because there is a lot of quilting thread on the surface. So if you have kids at home, you can choose quilt so you don’t have to worry about them ripping it.

All in all, all three have their own merits. You can choose according to your needs and seasonal changes. Wish you have a pleasant shopping in EQN!