The 9 Tog Duvet Temperature Guide
Selecting the right tog rating for your duvet can help ensure you enjoy a comfortable night's sleep. It will be based on your personal preferences as well as the temperature in your bedroom.
Duvets stuffed with down or feathers typically have higher tog ratings than synthetic duvets of the same thickness because they are more 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 physical and mental health. A sleepless night can affect your mood, and you could feel exhausted throughout the day. The correct duvet temperature can make the difference between a cold sweaty, chilly night and a calm, restful one. One important aspect is the tog rating, which determines how much warmth a duvet will retain. The greater the tog rating, the warmer the duvet. It's important to remember that there are other elements to take into consideration when selecting the ideal duvet.
These factors include the temperature of your bedroom, whether or not you have a bedshare with a friend, and how cold or warm you feel in bed. Additionally, the material of the duvet plays a significant role in the warmth it provides. Natural fillings, such as wool and feather down are more breathable than synthetic materials and can help to regulate body temperature to ensure that you don't get too hot.
Winter brings cold temperatures and frosty nights. The right duvet for this season will keep you cosy and warm in bed, but won't be too heavy or bulky. A mid-tog that weighs 9 tog is perfect for this time of year or you can go for a warm 13.5 tog duvet.
If you're looking for the highest level of luxury goose down duvet will do. This luxurious filling is known as a warm and soft material, and it's easy to keep clean.
If you want a lighter duvet, then consider a summer duvet with a tog that is around 4.5 tog. You could also pick a mid-season duvet that offers three different ratings.
Spring
For the more mild autumn and spring seasons A light duvet is the best choice. This is because temperatures are often warm and comfortable during the day and a cooler night. Duvets with a tog rating between 7-10.5 are perfect for winter, providing plenty of warmth but not feeling heavy or too warm. You can also opt for an all-seasons duvet that typically comprises of a 9-tog duvet and a 4.5 tog duvet that can be joined or used in a different way according to the temperature.
When it comes to choosing the right duvet for you and your family there are a variety of factors to consider in addition to the duvet's rating and filling. Natural duvets with a higher tog are more insulating more than synthetic ones and are therefore warmer. If you or your family members suffer from allergies, it's important to consider the material used in a duvet to ensure that they are not allergic.
It is also important to think about your personal preferences for sleeping. Do you tend to be hot at night? If so, you will want to go for lighter duvets to avoid overheating. Are you having trouble staying warm during the night? If so, you might be considering a heavier duvet.
It is also important to consider your comfort level, since it will directly affect the tog rating of your duvet. For example, babies under 12 months old cannot manage high ratings of tog, as they will overheat very quickly and run the risk of being suffocated.
After taking these aspects into consideration, you'll be well on the way to finding the ideal duvet for you and your family. With a wide selection of styles and tog ratings available at Mattressman You'll surely find the perfect bedding solution for you and your family. Check out the collection today and enjoy a luxurious and restful night's sleep. Take a look at our mattresses and pillows as well.
Summer
The summer months are the hottest season of the year, which is why it's important to use a duvet that is cool enough for you to have a peaceful night's rest. If you're struggling to get a comfortable temperature, you could switch to a lower 4.5 tog duvet in the warmer months, or choose one of our British wool or Merino wool duvets that are more breathable than synthetic options and can aid in regulating your body temperature.
The best tog for your duvet can depend on other aspects, such as the degree of cold or warmth you feel when you go to bed, and if your bedroom is well-insulated. Our duvets are graded from 1-7. The togs with lower ratings are ideal for summer temperatures, whereas the higher togs are more suited for chilly winter temperatures.
Duvet ratings can vary based on weight, too. This is because natural materials like feather and goose down have superior thermal properties than synthetic duvet fillings so they need less of them to get the required tog rating, often making them lighter.
If you have a second duvet in your home, it is possible to find one that can be used for both winter and summer. Duvet tog rating chart of our duvets come with a dual tog feature. This allows you to change between two duvets based on the weather conditions or your preference.
However, you might not have the space to store a large number of duvets, particularly when you live in smaller spaces. You can pick an all-seasons product, which comes with two duvet ratings. If you share a bedroom with someone else who has different sleeping preferences this is a great option. You could also opt for a split duvet set, such as our Gingerlily 'half and half' silk duvet, available at PS350 which offers three temperature choices with one duvet being a lightweight summer weight, and the other is an all-seasons tog. This allows you to cater to everyone's tastes within your home without the need to purchase or store multiple duvets.
Autumn
The autumn season is one of change and with it comes shorter days and cooler temperatures. It's therefore essential to ensure your duvet is cosy and suitable for the weather that is coming. A goose or feather-down duvet is ideal as 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're a sleeper who is cold It could be suitable for you to opt for a duvet with a higher temperature which will offer more warmth.
When choosing a duvet, you should take into account the size and insulation of your bedroom. If you have a smaller bedroom or just one window, it will be easier to let heat escape at night, which means you're likely to need a lighter duvet in order in order to keep you warm.
You should also consider the type of filling that you want in your duvet, since it will determine how warm or cool it is to sleep on. Synthetic fillings like polyester hollowfibre, require more of them to achieve the same Tog rating as natural fibres. As such, they tend to be a bit heavier than a natural feather and down or wool duvets with the same tog rating.
As the seasons change so will your bedding needs and preferences. In general, you should buy a duvet with two different ratings of tog so that you can change it depending on the time of year. This can save the space in your bedside cabinet and is a great option if you share your bedroom with a person with their own personal temperature preferences.
It's worth noting that numerous retailers now offer all-season duvet options, which are often made up of two duvets - one that has a higher rating for tog and one with a lower tog rating - that can be sewed together to give you the perfect level of warmth for any time of year. This is a great option for those who struggle to switch between duvets. It will also save you from having to wash and store your duvets in between seasons.