Our Favourite Down Duvets for Winter

It’s getting chilly out there, Canada! Which means it’s down duvet season. We love curling up under a warm and cozy down duvet, and we love helping customers find their perfect one. So without much more ado, let’s find the best down duvet for you!

How Our Down Duvets Are Made

First things first, what are some of the things that all our down duvets have in common? 

Well, down! The light, fluffy undercoating that geese and ducks grow to keep warm, the warmest, highest quality down comes from larger, more mature birds like geese from cold climates like Canada or Hungary, with white goose down clusters having the highest warmth-to-weight ratio. This is the down that fills our higher end duvets.

Our down duvets are certified by Downmark®, an independent verifier ensuring that a product has been finished in Canada following strict standards with real, high-quality down or feather materials. They’re also RDS®-certified, to make sure their materials all come from animals that have been treated with the best practices in animal care. Lastly, they’ve been OEKO Tex®-certified for harmful substances and meet STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®.

Best of all? Our down duvets are crafted in Canada! Right here at our headquarters in Burnaby, BC, our finishing experts make sure each duvet is made with the highest quality and care.

What To Look For In Your Winter Down Duvet 

Now for the differences: the main considerations to think about when comparing duvets are fill power and construction.

Fill power denotes the loft (or “fluffiness”) of a down cluster. The higher the fill power, the larger the clusters, and thus, the more air that is trapped between the clusters. For cold climates and snuggly sleepers, look for a higher fill power. If you’re looking for more lightweight warmth, go lower.

Another thing to consider when picking your down duvet is the construction. If you sleep cold and insulation is your priority, go for a baffle box construction. For lightweight breathability, a box stitch will do the trick.

Baffle box construction consists of evenly-spaced square compartments which allow the down to loft and spread evenly throughout, improving insulation and eliminating cold spots.

Box stitch duvets are filled with down first, and then square compartments are stitched directly through both layers of fabric. The result is a lighter weight duvet with less down along the stitching line and limited loft. 

Finding Your Dream Winter Duvet

Now that you know what to look for, it’s time to pick the right down duvet for you! Here’s just a few of our all-time favourites, from lightweight wonders to our coziest comforts: 

Light Warmth

Need a lighter touch of comfort? Our Chilko White Down Duvet is our lightest warmth option, with a 600+ loft, stitch box construction, white down fill, and down-proof 100% cotton sateen shell. With an incredibly lightweight feel, it’s naturally breathable and especially great for hot sleepers.

Year-Round Warmth

Our Prestige White Goose Down Duvet is the next step up in warmth, with a 650+ loft white goose down and down-proof 420 thread count cotton sateen shell. Ideal as an all season duvet, or for warm sleepers throughout the winter, the Prestige gives a light, cozy, airy feel, without laying too heavily on your body. 

Even fuller is our Imperial Hungarian White Goose Down Duvet, a 700+ loft white goose down duvet with a silky-soft down-proof 500 thread count cotton sateen shell. Warm, breathable, and soft as a cloud, its baffle box construction is perfect for keeping you consistently warm throughout the year.

Extra Warmth

Now for the coziest, warmest options! Our Cachet Hungarian Goose Down Duvet is exceptionally insulating and has a baffle box construction to ensure even warmth. It’s made with 700+ loft Hungarian white goose down – harvested by hand – and a 600 thread count 100% cotton shell. With a soothing weight, Cachet wraps around your body and feels like a hug throughout the coldest nights of the year. 

Our highest-end, warmest duvet, the Legacy Canadian Hutterite White Goose Down Duvet is made with 800+ loft Canadian Hutterite White Goose Down (our highest fill power) and a down-proof 600 thread count cotton jacquard shell. Exceptionally fluffy, with the warmest down around, if you’re looking for a duvet you can get lost in, the Legacy is the one. 

We hope this guide has helped you decide how to dress your bed this chilly season! For more advice on getting cozy, or to feel any of our duvets before you pick one up, visit one of our 75+ stores across Canada.