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Night Lark duvets

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Usedtobeblonde Thu 12-Jun-25 11:11:31

There was a thread some months ago about coverless duvets and most os us were dubious about them.
Well, I have completely changed my mind.
I can no longer struggle with replacing covers so I thought I would try a 4.5 tog for the summer.

I am completely sold.
It felt very thin and light when I put it on but it is so comfortable and I was still throwing it off on the warmer nights.

Yesterday being so hot I washed it, no problem in the washer, my GD put it over the washing line, it was completely dry and back on the bed in an hour.

As the sale is still on I bought a 10.5 tog for the cooler months , fairly confident? that it will go in the machine.

The only downside is that the matching pillowcases are rubbish, being polyester they were thin and didn’t hold their shape.
I am using cotton ones and have ordered Dorma ones from Dunelm in a matching shade.
I already had coordinated sheets.

I can really recommend them if bed changing is a challenge.

Mollygo Sun 29-Jun-25 12:31:44

Mine was out on the line early on and is already dry and back on the bed.

Luckygirl3 Sun 29-Jun-25 09:31:37

MIne is in the washing machine right now. It will air dry in a trice.

InnocentBystander Sun 29-Jun-25 09:23:01

Thank you Elegran and all who replied. I like to avoid the dryer because it seems to be an extravagance when air-drying is available.

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Aveline Fri 27-Jun-25 12:49:36

The pillows that came with my duvet were were just plain ones. No complaints and the same size as all my other ones.

Elegran Fri 27-Jun-25 11:54:06

The cotton waffle pillowcases that I bought to go with the duvet are good quality. Perhaps the fabric used for the other duvets isn't suitable for pillow-cases?

If they are too big, why not turn them inside out and machine stitch new seams? A quarter inch or so on each seam would make them an inch smaller in each direction. You don't even need to trim the extra fabric, it will be invisible inside once the pillow is in.

SueDonim Thu 26-Jun-25 22:24:34

I didn’t get any pillow cases with the one I bought last week but as it’s white, I just use some pretty pillowcases I’ve also recently bought.

I dry the duvets outside on warm or breezy days (if it looks a good ‘drying day’ I’ll wash it there and then) or in the TD if needs be. That’s never been a problem, they come out fine. I also have an airing cupboard which gets very cosy so I can drape a duvet over the tank in there to dry.

Marmight Thu 26-Jun-25 19:43:44

I wash mine 1x a week & dry on the line unless it’s raining/damp. In the sun it’s takes less than an hour. Then fling it over the bannister at top of the stairs to air. DD put GDs duvet in the drier and managed to shrivel part of it so, no, I would not recommend putting in the drier. No need as it dries so quickly outside or over an airer even in winter. It’s magic ✨🪄. Best thing since sliced bread!

Mollygo Thu 26-Jun-25 17:36:58

In winter we hang ours up on the landing, suspended between two doors.
Extra exercise ducking under if you need the bathroom.
It’s dry by the afternoon.

Elegran Thu 26-Jun-25 17:20:06

InnocentBystander

Is it essential that they are dried in a tumble drier? If not, how long to dry on a Molly Maid drying rack indoors in a laundry at about 18ºC? I realise that times will vary dependent on conditions, unlike with a tumble dryer, but can it be dry in a day? Thanks

It should dry on your drying rack if it is washed in the morning. Turning it over at halftime would help, by getting the warmth on the other side, as quite a lot would hang down at the sides, keeping the underside from drying as fast.

Elegran Thu 26-Jun-25 17:16:30

I don't dry mine in the ancient tumble dryer - it (the dryer) is in the cellar, with a hosepipe to the outside to carry off the steam. It gets very little use, and carrying a wet duvet down the cellar steps would probably leave me and it in a heap at the bottom.

I drape the washed duvet over a horizontal clothes horse (the kind with wings) in the conservatory in the summer sun, or in winter in front of a south-facing window. It is usually ready to put back on the bed the same day.

If the weather has been particularly cold, wet and dark and I don't trust it or the central heating to dry the duvet in time for bed, I either postpone washing it for a while, or I sleep under a spare single (also coverless) duvet for one night.

kittylester Thu 26-Jun-25 12:43:01

I'll let you know as that is my hope too.

InnocentBystander Thu 26-Jun-25 12:40:17

Is it essential that they are dried in a tumble drier? If not, how long to dry on a Molly Maid drying rack indoors in a laundry at about 18ºC? I realise that times will vary dependent on conditions, unlike with a tumble dryer, but can it be dry in a day? Thanks

Aveline Thu 26-Jun-25 12:24:02

Elegran yes it's the seersucker one. The pillow slips seem OK so far

Crossstitchfan Thu 26-Jun-25 11:53:12

The duvet is great and I have no issue with it. The pillowcases, however, are a different thing altogether. They are absolutely HUGE! They are not comfortable to sleep on either, as they are so slippery. I have had to go back to my previous pillow for sleeping. This is a pain because the extra pillow has to be put in a cupboard for the daytime so as not to spoil the look of the bed.
To be honest, if it weren’t for the fact that the duvet is so good, and I had already washed the pillowcases before use, I would have sent them back. Unfortunately, I am now stuck with 8 of them.
I do find that it is very difficult to buy things online without something or other being out of kilter.

Marmight Thu 26-Jun-25 11:29:36

I have 3 of these from Fine Bedding. They’re brilliant and have made life so much easier however I’ve just looked at their website with a view to buying another to see the prices have rocketed since I last looked 😱

Elegran Thu 26-Jun-25 10:25:48

Is that the seersucker one?

Aveline Thu 26-Jun-25 08:23:18

Well I had a strange night's sleep. The duvet is so light that I just didn't feel it somehow. It was like sleeping in warm air! I had the silky side next to me. However, it remained in place and, once I got used to it I seemed to sleep well. So far so good!

kittylester Thu 26-Jun-25 07:13:15

We have that one too. Love it.

Usedtobeblonde Wed 25-Jun-25 22:47:12

As I said on my OP the pillowcases are rubbish.

Usedtobeblonde Wed 25-Jun-25 22:46:02

I have the same one Aveline and the lightness is the best thing about it.
Feels lovely on and “ just right” I do hope you like it.

Aveline Wed 25-Jun-25 21:17:40

Well it's arrived and looks lovely. It feels very light though. Will see how I get on tonight!

Boz Sat 21-Jun-25 16:19:36

The lack of weight is what I like about them. I take them on holiday as I can no longer bear a conventional duvet with cover.
I use the lighter version all year round and may I point you in direction of Temu (sorry) who do beautiful Mulberry Silk pillow cases for about £6 each; excellent quality and the soft gold they do matches night lark cream. They wash at 40 and keep your face smooth and hair clean and feel fabulous.

Ruthless Sat 21-Jun-25 16:05:49

I’m delighted with mine which I ordered last weekend after reading the thread.
I think one poster queried whether the cover is cotton. It certainly feels like it is and the label is printed as 100% cotton.
The final test will be when it’s washed and dried.