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Duvet Cover
Made from sheeting, the duvet cover is a decorative and protective covering for an insert—the duvet—that comes in various weights and fillings; a variety of options from down-alternative to goose, duck and Eiderdown. The duvet can be used with a flat sheet or on its own. When used without intermediary layers a duvet cover reduces the complexity of making a bed. In this case, a luxury duvet cover with decorative trim,provides a finished look. A duvet cover may also be layered over a quilt or blanket, folded at the foot of the bed or pulled all the way up, as an extra layer of warmth. A duvet cover hangs down the sides of the bed to cover the box spring; it is never tucked in.
A higher fill power ensures the insert retains its loft, maintaining its shape and providing consistent warmth over time A higher fill power ensures the insert retains its loft, maintaining its shape and providing consistent warmth over timeplain duvet insert. For a lightweight option, a fill power between 400-500 is suitable, while a heavier warmth would require a fill power of 600 or above.