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Winter duvets | Which duvet is best for winter in the UK?
A winter duvet should keep you warm without making you overheat during the night. A higher tog duvet is the best warmth option for winter in the UK, ranging from 9 tog to 13.5 tog, with a natural, temperature-regulating filling like goose down.
- What type of duvet is best for winter?
- What tog should a winter duvet be?
- What makes a duvet winter ready?
- Why choose Scooms for your winter duvet?
- Winter duvet comparison table.
- Tips for selecting your ideal winter duvet.
- Winter duvet FAQs.
What type of duvet is best for winter?
The best duvet for winter will provide the optimum temperature to help you sleep well. When the nights turn colder, the right duvet filling will make all the difference to a good night's sleep this winter. Your first decision is whether you want a natural filling like feather and down or a synthetic filling like microfibre.
The pros and cons of natural duvet fillings like down, feather and wool:
- Better breathability
- Superior insulation
- Great temperature regulation
- Durable and long-lasting if good quality
- Some brands may have an animal smell - Scooms duvets don't have any smell
The pros and cons of synthetic duvet fillings like microfibre or 'soft as down':
- Washable more regularly at higher temperatures
- Cheaper to buy
- Less breathability so can feel 'sweaty'
- Not as durable or long-lasting, so may not be cost-effective
- Made from plastics so may release microplastics when washed
- Not biodegradable so will end up in landfill
Consider whether you want a cheaper synthetic filling like microfibre or a breathable natural filling like feather and down.
What tog should a winter duvet be?
For the winter months, choose a duvet with a tog rating ranging between 9 tog and 13.5 tog. These higher togs will keep you warmer during colder temperatures.
The most popular winter duvet options at Scooms include our 13.5 tog all season set and our 9 tog:
13.5 Tog all season Hungarian Goose Down Duvet:
- Extra warmth for chilly bedrooms, draughty houses or really cold nights.
- 90% Hungarian goose down, 700 fill power – warm but breathable.
- Ideal for people who feel the cold.
- Includes two duvets (4.5 tog + 9 tog) that can be joined together for year-round flexibility with a winter-weight option. See our guide to All season duvets.
9 Tog Hungarian Goose Down Duvet:
- The ideal temperature for most people during winter.
- 90% Hungarian goose down, 700 fill power – warm but breathable.
- Comes with buttonholes so you can add another duvet tog later if needed.
- All Scooms duvets are covered by our no quibble 60 sleeps' trial.
What makes a duvet winter ready?
- Tog rating: Higher togs like the 9 tog and 13.5 retain more heat. Read our Tog Guide.
- Fill power: Higher fill power gives warmth without heaviness. Learn more about Fill Power.
- Natural materials: Down regulates temperature better than synthetic options.
- Hungarian goose down: Widely viewed as the luxury standard for winter duvets — the same insulation used by explorers and mountaineers.
- Construction quality: Baffle box stitching keeps the filling evenly spread across the duvet for maximum loft and heat retention.
- Breathability: Natural down and feather breathes and wicks away moisture, keeping you warm but never clammy.
Why choose Scooms for your winter duvet?
- Authentic Hungarian white goose down and feather for warmth and comfort.
- OEKO-TEX, RDS, No-mite and Downafresh certified.
- Safe, breathable and sustainable materials.
- No chemical nasties.
- Free next-day UK delivery and 60-night returns.
- Plastic-free packaging.
- We tested every duvet filling and chose to only make one duvet type, as we think it's the best.
Our winter duvet comparison table
| Duvet | Tog rating | Best for | Key benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-Season Hungarian Down | 4.5 + 9 (13.5 Tog) | Cold homes & cold sleepers in winter or if you want a flexible option for year-round use | Warmth, cosiness, breathability, flexibility |
| 9 Tog Hungarian Down | 9 Tog | Well-insulated homes in winter | Cosy winter duvet |
| 4.5 Tog Hungarian Down | 4.5 Tog | Whilst for most people best for spring and autumn, may be a good winter choice if you are a hot sleeper | Cooler, breathable, lightweight comfort |
| All-Season Hungarian Down | 2.5 + 4.5 (7 Tog) | Less warm winter option than the 13.5 all seasons. Year round flexibility. Better for warmer sleepers | Cosiness, breathability, flexibility |
Tips for selecting your ideal winter duvet
- If your bedroom is well insulated, a 9 tog duvet is usually perfect.
- For very cold homes or if you are a cold sleeper, opt for the 13.5 tog.
- Allergy sufferers should look for No-mite certification to reduce dust mite risk.
- Scooms all-season duvets save space and money, providing flexibility as the seasons change.
Winter duvet FAQS:
What tog duvet is best for UK winters?Most people find a 9 tog perfect for cold weather in the UK. If your home is not well-insulated or you’re a cold sleeper, go for a 13.5 tog. Is a 15 tog duvet too warm?For most UK homes, 15 tog is usually more than you need. A 13.5 tog duvet, all-season duvet or a 9 tog duvet is a better balance of warmth and breathability. Which duvet filling is warmest?Down duvets provide excellent insulation while staying lightweight. Goose down, especially at higher fill power, is warmer than duck down or a synthetic filling. Should I buy an all season duvet instead?An all season duvet gives you spring, summer, autumn and winter duvet options in one. If you buy a Scooms duvet you can add different togs of the same bed size later as they are designed to fit together with our hand finished buttonholes. |
