What To Consider When Buying A Bed Quilt Or Doona
The Winter Doona, or Winter Bed Quilt, originated in Australia and has become increasingly popular over the last ten years. The bedding system features two separate pieces of bedding, which can be used together or separately to create varying levels of warmth and protection from the elements. These include the mattress cover and the doona cover; each of these products will vary depending on your needs and preferences and which brand you choose to go with. Take a look at what you should be considering when buying a Winter Doona set, including the benefits and drawbacks of using this type of bedding system.
Size and casing
Down and doonas come in many different sizes. Make sure that you measure your bed and then select a size that best fits your bed. You can never be too careful when purchasing any winter blanket as it is possible to buy something much smaller than you need and end up not using it for one reason or another. It’s much better to purchase something bigger than what you think you need and not have any issues than it is to try to save a few dollars by buying a product that doesn’t fit properly.
Loft
The loft of a Winter Doona quilt is essentially its thickness, or how much space it takes up when rolled up. The thicker it is or higher its loft is, generally speaking, the more you’ll pay for it. If you live in a colder climate and want to keep your bed warm with a quilt or doona, you’ll need something with a high loft. If you only intend to use your quilt as an extra layer of warmth on top of your blankets, there’s no need to shell out for a super-thick model that will take up lots of room in storage. You may also consider a semi-lofted blanket that offers similar benefits but allows you more freedom to fold and roll it as needed.
Filling
Down or Synthetic? Do you like to sleep under a heavy blanket, or do you prefer something light? If you like weight, down is ideal; it’s warm and will hold up for many years. However, if you want lighter covers, go with synthetic—it’s less expensive than down and lasts just as long. Down will last longer than synthetic, but it deteriorates over time, meaning it may need replacing every ten years. It’s also more expensive than synthetic fillings.
Weight
Another most vital factor to consider when buying a bed quilt or Winter Doona is weight. If you cannot easily lift your existing doona, then it may be time for an upgrade. Newer winter bed quilts are much lighter than what was available even five years ago. They are made with ultra-fine fibres that allow them to be thin yet still warm. It’s possible for a 200-gram microfibre winter bed quilt to keep you just as warm as your 900-gram wool doona without weighing you down so much! Lightweight materials don’t just make it easier to put your doona on and take it off each day; they also mean you can take advantage of layering options for even more warmth. Thermals for the family to stay protected and warm
Temperature
Some standard doonas (and even double bed quilts) can be too lightweight for winter, which is why many people opt for a Winter Doona. You’ll get to choose whether you want a single or double doona, and that will determine your comfort level. Down-filled Winter Doonas are warmer than cotton filled ones, so you should ask yourself if you need extra warmth in order to fall asleep. It may seem counterintuitive to use more blankets when it’s freezing outside, but in fact, they help trap heat in our beds, so we don’t have to turn up our heating quite as much.
