Coverless duvets - opinions, please?

Hetty58

NotTooOld, it's far too much of a kerfuffle washing a big quilt. Have you tried the 'burrito roll' method of changing the covers?

But the cover less type duvet I have is not too large to wash, it’s very light even though it is 10.5 tog and easily fits in my washing machine. After the normal spin cycle it is almost dry so can easily be hung over a washing line or maiden for a couple of hours. I have very bad arthritis and can barely walk or carry heavy objects but find it much easier to cope with than a traditional heavy duvet.

Never heard of that, Hetty. Will look on YouTube.

Thanks, Teacheranne. So glad you are pleased with yours. The Night Owl I'm thinking of getting is a 4.5 in waffle cotton, so I don't think it will be very heavy, Hetty. Probably navy but have not definitely decided yet.

NotTooOld, it's far too much of a kerfuffle washing a big quilt. Have you tried the 'burrito roll' method of changing the covers?

I bought a 10.5 cover less duvet from M&S a couple of years ago and love it. It’s warm enough all year round but very light. It does fit in my washing machine but I’ve not tried tumble drying it as it dries very quickly if left outside.

However, having recently redecorated my bedroom, the colourful pattern does not fit so I’ve just bought a new one Night Owl one from John Lewis as I had some vouchers to use up. I went for a waffle pale grey one and then bought matching sheets and pillow cases from Tesco with my food order!

I have arthritis and can no longer battle with a duvet cover so these cover less ones are ideal for me. As I use a sheet under the duvet, I don’t wash it very often, I just wash the sheets regularly and the duvet a few times a year.

I’m eagerly waiting delivery of my new duvet, due tomorrow.

sf101. Brilliant, just what I was hoping to hear. I've just looked on Amazon and some reviewers say it does not wash well.

I recently bought a double 4.5 tog Night Owl. I really love it. I use a 4.5 most of the year maybe with a throw on chillier nights.
It washes really well in my machine and dries quickly on the line.

Not sure a 10.5 would fit in my machine.

How heavy would the washable duvet be when it’s wet?
Another option would be what I’m currently doing, owing to shoulder problems. I put the duvet cover on the bed and the duvet on top, like an old fashioned eiderdown. I would use a sheet, but that would mean buying one as all my sheets are fitted.
Some posters have mentioned using 2 single duvets, but again, for me it would mean extra purchases.

Sounds just like an eiderdown to me but if it does the job and suits you why not.