The 9 Tog Duvet Temperature Guide
Choosing the correct tog rating for your duvet will help ensure that you have a good night's rest. It will depend on your personal preferences and the temperature in your bedroom.
Duvets made of feathers or down have a higher tog rating than synthetic duvets with the same size, as they are thermally insulation. Some people opt for 'all-season duvets', which are two separate duvets which are fastened together.
Winter
A warm, comfortable night's rest is essential to our mental and physical health. If you don't get a restful night's sleep, it could affect your mood and leave you feeling exhausted throughout the day. The right duvet temperature is the difference between a sweaty, shivering night and a tranquil sleepy one. The tog rating is a crucial element that determines the amount of warmth a duvet can keep. The greater the tog rating, the warmer the duvet. It's important to remember that there are other factors to take into consideration when choosing the perfect duvet.
In these aspects are the temperature of your bedroom, whether you sleep with a partner and how warm you would like to sleep. The material of the duvet has an impact on the amount of warmth it can provide. Natural fillings, such as wool and feather down, are more breathable than synthetic materials and help regulate body heat so that you don't overheat.
Winter brings cold temperatures and cold nights. The best duvet will keep you warm and cozy in bed without being heavy or thick. This time of year, a 9 tog mid-tog duvet will be ideal, or you can opt for a 13.5 tog super-warm duvet.
If you're looking for the most luxurious bedding, a goose down duvet can do the trick. This luxurious filling is known as a warm and soft material, and it's easy to maintain.
If you prefer a lighter duvet, look for a summer-light tog around 4.5 tog. You could also select a mid-season duvet that offers 3 different ratings for tog so that you can switch between them depending on the weather.
Spring
For milder spring and autumn seasons A light duvet is ideal. This is because the temperatures are typically warm and comfortable in the daytime but cooler at night. Duvets that have a tog between 7-10.5 offer plenty of warmth, without feeling heavy or warm. You can also choose an all-seasons comforter that is made up of two duvets, one with a 9 tog rating and the other 4.5 tog, that can be used separately, based on the temperature.
When selecting the right duvet for your family, it is important to be aware of a range of factors that include the tog rating and the filling. Natural duvets with a higher tog are more insulating more than synthetic ones and are therefore warmer. If you or your family suffer from allergies, it's important to consider the materials used in a duvet to ensure that they are non-allergenic.
In addition it is also important to think about your personal preferences for sleeping. Are you hot in the evening? If you tend to get hot at night, you should opt for a lighter duvet in order to avoid overheating. Are you having trouble staying warm at night? If so, you might think about a heavier duvet.
Apart from that it is also important to consider your personal comfort levels and this will have a direct influence on the tog of your duvet. Children under 12 months age cannot handle high ratings because they will overheat and possibly suffocate.
After taking these aspects into consideration, you'll be well on the way to finding the ideal duvet to fit your family. Mattressman offers a wide range of styles and tog ratings which means you can find the perfect bedding for you and your loved ones. Explore the collection today to enjoy a luxurious and restful night's sleep. Don't forget to look through our selection of mattresses and pillows as well.
Summer
The summer months are the hottest season of the year, making it essential to choose a duvet that is cool enough for you to enjoy a restful night's rest. If you have trouble to get an ideal temperature, consider switching to a lower 4.5 tog duvet in the warmer months, or choose one of our British wool or Merino wool duvets. Bunk Beds Store are more breathable than synthetic options and can help to regulate your body temperature.
Choosing the right tog for your duvet will depend on other factors, such as how warm or cold you feel before going to bed and if your bedroom is well-insulated. The tog ratings on our range of duvets go from 1-7, with the ones with low togs being ideal for warmer weather, and the higher togs more for cold winter temperatures.
Duvet ratings can vary based on weight also. This is because natural materials such as feather and goose down have superior thermal properties than synthetic duvet fillings, which means they require less of them to achieve an appropriate tog rating, often making them lighter.
It's possible to find a duvet suitable for both summer and winter, if you are in a position to store a second duvet safely in your home. Many of the duvets we have in our range come with a dual-tog option, giving you two separate duvets that can be switched between according to your preferences or the weather conditions.
However, you may not have the space to store a huge number of duvets, particularly when you have a small space. You can opt for an all-seasons duvet that has two ratings for duvets. If you have a bedroom shared with someone who has distinct sleeping preferences it is a great option. You can even choose a split-duvet set, such as our Gingerlily half and half silk duvet, available at PS350 which comes with three temperature choices with one duvet that is a light summer weight, and the other is an all-seasons duvet. This allows you to accommodate everyone's preferences in your home without having to buy or store multiple duvets.
Autumn
The autumn season is one of change and with it comes cooler temperatures and shorter days. It is crucial to select the right duvet for the climate. A feather-down or goose duvet is a great choice since it is more air-conditioned than synthetic materials, which could cause sleepers to overheat.
This allows you to have an ideal sleep quality by regulating your body temperature. If you are an insomniac who is cold, it's recommended to select a duvet with a higher tog rating. This will give you more warmth.
When you are choosing a duvet you should also consider the size and insulation level of your bedroom. If you have a smaller room or just one window, it will be easier for heat to escape at night, which means you're likely to require a lighter duvet cover for you to stay comfortable.
It is also important to consider the type of filling you would like to use in your duvet, as this will affect the way it is to sleep in. For example, synthetic fillings like hollowfibre made of polyester require more of them to attain the same tog rating as natural fibres. They also tend to be a little heavier than natural feathers and down or wool duvet with the same tog rating.
As the seasons change, so will your requirements and preferences for your bedding. It is best to purchase a duvet with two different tog ratings, so you can change it based on the season. This will free up space in your cabinets and is a great choice in the event that you share your bedroom with someone else who has their own requirements for temperature.
Many retailers sell all-season duvets that typically comprise of two duvets. One has a higher tog and the other has a lower tog. They can be put together to provide the ideal amount of warmth at any time of the year. This is a great option for those who find it difficult to switch between duvets. It also frees you from having to wash and store your duvets between seasons.