The 9 Best Down Duvets of 2026

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What makes a duvet a good duvet?

Why are these the best duvets? A good duvet:

The properties mentioned above are influenced by the following duvet specifications:

1. The duvet filling: largely determines moisture regulation, temperature regulation, and the degree of insulation. For example, a down duvet insulates two to three times better than a feather duvet. As a result, a down duvet is also two to three times lighter. The quality of the filling can be expressed in fill power in mm.
2. The duvet cover (ticking): a finely woven ticking makes a duvet suppler and up to 50% lighter. The material of the ticking also determines how well it breathes. A good ticking gives you a true five-star feeling. Ticking quality is usually expressed in NM.
3. The method of construction: after filling a duvet, it is stitched. This can be done with a box stitch (carré) or baffle box (cassette) stitching. The stitching and the number of compartments determine the extent to which the down can shift and gain volume. 

This top 9 has been carefully compiled based on the three specifications above and feedback from more than 16,451 customers.

The top 9 is therefore based on those three specifications. Later in the article, we explain the impact of each component on quality. Besides quality, it is important to choose a duvet size and heat class that suits you. You can read more about this on the duvet advice page.

1. Best Tested Duvet

Pros and Cons:

• Retains body heat excellently thanks to the 100% goose down filling. The filling has a fill power of 200.
• Extremely light thanks to high-quality filling and a supple ticking made of long Egyptian cotton threads. The ticking has a Metric Number (NM) value of 250.
• A sustainable natural product filled with responsible down.
• Extremely good moisture permeability thanks to the down filling and cotton ticking.
• High price tag due to high-quality materials.

Product Review

The top model from the German brand Kauffmann gives you a luxurious five-star feeling. The duvet is light as a cloud, soft as silk, and offers the warmth of a freshly filled bath.

The interior consists of 100% high-quality German goose down. This goose down retains body heat effectively, meaning relatively little down is needed to create pleasant warmth. For the smallest duvet size, the fill weight is only 380 grams. That is three times lighter than a comparable wool duvet, yet the duvet looks very fluffy and voluminous.

The German goose down allows moisture to pass through well, making the duvet feel pleasant even when it’s slightly warmer. This allows you to sleep through the night and wake up rested. This duvet is particularly suitable if you have a well-insulated bedroom or if you tend to get warm quickly.

The cover, or ticking, is made of long Egyptian cotton threads and offers the best quality in our collection. Due to this outstanding quality, the duvet has high ‘drapeability’. It falls suppler around your body, ensuring you never get cold. The down is responsibly sourced; ducks and geese live in good conditions and are not live-plucked. This duvet easily lasts 10 years.

Recommended for you if:
– you have a well-insulated bedroom;
– you want nothing but the best.

2. Best Buy

Pros and Cons

• Retains body heat well thanks to the 90% goose down and 10% goose feather filling. The down has a fill power of 170.
• Fairly light thanks to high-quality filling and a cotton ticking. The ticking has an NM value of 70.
• Good moisture permeability thanks to the down filling and cotton ticking.
• A sustainable natural product with a 5-year warranty. The duvet is checked by Downpass for animal welfare and quality.
• If you get warm easily or have a well-insulated bedroom, this duvet may be less suitable for you.

Product Review

This duvet doesn’t come from Twente, but from Ermelo. However, it was conceived by a ‘Tukker’ (someone from Twente). Tukkers are often described as down-to-earth. The designer’s goal was to create an ‘onmeunig goed’ (exceptionally good) duvet without unnecessary fuss. They succeeded!

The soft Tukker duvet is twice as light as a synthetic duvet thanks to the 90% goose down and 10% goose feather filling, allowing you to move easily in bed. The cotton ticking and down filling allow moisture to pass through effectively, so the duvet never feels clammy. It retains body heat well and provides pleasant warmth. This is great, as you won’t wake up from the cold and can sleep undisturbed.

This is an ‘all-year’ duvet, meaning you can use it throughout the year. However, extreme temperature differences in summer or winter may feel warm or cold.
This duvet is produced in the Netherlands. Because production is local and no money is invested in TV commercials or showrooms, you pay a relatively low price for this high-quality goose down duvet. It hasn’t earned the ‘Best Buy’ label for nothing.

Recommended for you if:
– you prefer sleeping under the same duvet all year round;
– you are looking for the best price-quality ratio.

Best Duvet According to the Consumers’ Association (2019)

Product Review

Many consumers base their choice on reviews from others and consumer tests. Want to know which down duvet the Consumers’ Association recommends? 

The Excellent DUO duvet by Vandyck was named ‘Best Down Duvet’ by the Consumers’ Association in 2019.

How did they make this choice?

The Consumers’ Association evaluates a duvet based on a combination of three properties:

• Insulation value: indicates how quickly a duvet warms up and stays warm.
• Moisture permeability: indicates how effectively the duvet wicks away (perspiration) moisture.
• Weight in m2: indicates how heavy the duvet is, affecting how much you feel it and how easily you can move in bed. 

Down is the ideal filling material for duvets, as it best combines these three quality properties.

In total, the Consumers’ Association tested eight down duvets from various brands.

The Vandyck Excellent DUO duvet came out on top with a score of 7.7 in the category of down four-season duvets. This differs from the Vandyck Superior duvet in our top 10 because the Consumers’ Association also includes price as a weighting factor, whereas we did not for the best four-season duvet.

4. Best Price-Quality Ratio

Pros and Cons

• Retains body heat well thanks to the 90% duck down and 10% duck feather filling. The down has a fill power of 170.
• Up to 40% lighter than a feather duvet due to the high-quality filling and cotton ticking. The ticking has an NM value of 70.
• Good moisture permeability thanks to the down filling and cotton ticking.
• A sustainable natural product with a 5-year warranty. The duvet is checked by Downpass for animal welfare and quality.
• Difficult to wash at home.

Product Review

The Duck Down Prestige duvet keeps you warm all year round, is relatively light, and comes at an attractive price. On a scale of 1 to 10, the duvet receives an average rating of 9.4.

This 4-season duvet consists of two parts, allowing you to adjust the thickness by adding or removing a layer.

The filling consists of 90% duck down and 10% duck feathers. Down insulates well, resulting in a fill weight 40% lower than a feather duvet offering similar warmth. Because the duvet is so light, you can move easily in bed and wake up less often. 

The quality of this Dutch duck down is comparable to European goose down. Thanks to high-quality filling, it absorbs moisture easily and ventilates well. Finished with a 100% cotton ticking. Due to the very dense weave, dust mites cannot enter this duvet. If you are looking for an affordable, anti-allergic duvet, the Prestige is an excellent choice.

Recommended for you if:
– you want a high-quality 4-season duvet at a great price;
– you don’t get warm very quickly.

5. Best Rated

Pros and Cons

• Retains body heat well in every season thanks to two separate parts filled with goose down and feathers. The filling has a fill power of 180.
• Quite light thanks to high-quality filling and a cotton ticking. The ticking has an NM value of 100.
• Good moisture permeability thanks to the down filling and cotton ticking.
• Rated 7.1 by the Consumers’ Association (2019).
• Difficult to wash at home.

Product Review

The Taurus 4-season duvet from the Ducky Dons collection has the most reviews on our website. Our customers are extremely enthusiastic. According to them, the duvet is fluffy, comfortable, light, and well-finished. 

The duvet consists of two parts. By using these separately or together, you have the ideal duvet year-round. It stays cool in spring and summer and cozy in autumn and winter.

The fill weight is relatively low, making movement in bed easy.

The winter version is baffle box stitched (cassette), meaning it consists of compartments with upright internal walls. This keeps the down evenly distributed and prevents cold spots.

Thanks to high-quality filling with a fill power of 180, it absorbs moisture well and offers excellent ventilation.

Only high-quality materials were used for this duvet. It’s no surprise that the Consumers’ Association also rates this duvet very highly.

Recommended for you if:
– you are willing to pay for a high-quality product;
– you want to control your own warmth in bed.

6. Best Duvet for Well-Insulated Bedrooms

Pros and Cons

• Retains body heat well thanks to the 90% duck down and 10% duck feather filling. Together they have a fill power of 170.
• Fairly light thanks to high-quality filling and cotton ticking. The ticking has an NM value of 70.
• Good moisture permeability thanks to the down filling and cotton ticking.
• A sustainable natural product with a 5-year warranty. Checked by Downpass for animal welfare and quality.  
• If you get cold easily, this duvet may be less suitable for you.

Product Review

Sleep under the 90% duck down Premium All Year Light duvet for a dream price—a light and comfortable Dutch duvet. 

This duvet is up to 50% lighter than a synthetic duvet offering similar warmth. It is suitable year-round for well-insulated bedrooms, such as in apartments, new-build houses, or homes with high-grade insulation. It features a 90% duck down filling. 

The ticking is 100% cotton. Compared to other duvets in our collection, the ticking feels slightly less smooth, though it is still good compared to other types of duvets. 

The duvet features box stitching (carré), where both layers of the cover are stitched directly together. This allows for better air circulation around the compartments, preventing you from getting too warm.

Recommended for you if:
– you get warm easily or have a well-insulated bedroom;
– you are looking for a well-priced duvet.

7. Best 4-Season Duvet

Pros and Cons

• Retains body heat well thanks to high-quality filling. Together, the down and feathers have a fill power of 170.
• Extremely light thanks to high-quality filling and a supple ticking of long cotton threads. NM value of 180.
• Extremely good moisture permeability thanks to the down filling and cotton ticking.
• Sustainable natural product with 5-year warranty. Checked by Downpass for animal welfare.  
• If weight and quality are less important to you, this duvet may not be the right fit.

Product Review

Do you have high demands for a 4-season duvet? Then the Vandyck Superior Duo is the best duvet for you. Thanks to high-quality filling and ticking, it is nearly 30% lighter than the popular Taurus duvet while offering similar warmth. The 100% cotton ticking is very supple with the highest possible ‘drapeability’. You can move easily and will never be too cold or too warm.  

The fill power of the goose down is 190—the highest in our 4-season range. It consists of multiple parts: one for summer and one for autumn/spring. These can be connected via buttons, making it usable year-round. 

The duvet is stitched with internal baffles on both the inside and outside, allowing the down to reach its full volume and eliminating cold spots. 

Recommended for you if:
– you love an extremely light duvet;
– you are looking for the ‘crème de la crème’ of duvets.

8. Best Winter Duvet

Pros and Cons

• Excellent body heat retention thanks to 100% goose down filling. Fill power of 210.
• Extremely light thanks to high-quality filling and supple ticking. NM value of 150.
• Excellent moisture permeability.  
• Sustainable natural product with responsibly sourced down. 
• If weight and quality are secondary to you, this may not be your ideal duvet.

Product Review

The filling consists of 100% goose down. It is well-filled and holds warmth class 1, making it perfect for cold winter nights.

The fill weight for a single size is only 800 grams—very low for a winter duvet.

With a fill power of 170 mm/30g, this high value indicates high moisture absorption, excellent insulation, and good ventilation.

Baffle box stitching ensures even distribution. The light and supple ticking enhances the down comfort. Recommended if:
– you get cold easily in winter;
– you want a light winter duvet.

9. Best Summer Duvet

Pros and Cons

• Excellent heat retention thanks to 95% goose down filling. Fill power of 175.
• Extremely light. NM value of 150.
• Excellent moisture permeability.  
• Sustainable natural product.  
• If you weigh over 90kg and get very hot in summer, sleeping without a duvet might be better.

Product Review

When bedroom temperatures rise, you need a duvet that is light and wicks away moisture. The Vandyck Summer Down Duvet contains 95% goose down. It handles body moisture rapidly, preventing sweating. It is very light; only 225g for a 140×200 size, nearly half the weight of a wool summer duvet.

The ticking is made of 100% combed cotton for excellent moisture regulation.

Recommended if:
– you want a high-quality duvet;
– you want a cool, light summer duvet.

3 Aspects that Determine Duvet Quality

Duvet quality is determined by three features: filling, ticking, and construction. Since weight is a result of ticking and filling quality, we leave it as a separate property.

1. The Duvet Filling

The filling determines your nightly comfort. Down feels like a five-star hotel, while synthetic can feel like you’re sweating like an otter. Down has the highest score for filling, followed by wool and cotton. Down has a HIGG index impact of 19 (lower is better), compared to polyester (28) and wool (71). Down is the best filling, though you pay for that quality. 

Filling Quality 

Down quality is expressed in fill power. Higher fill power means better insulation with less material, resulting in a lighter duvet.

Measured using a Lorch cylinder (30g). Higher lift means better insulation, purity, cluster size, and durability.

2. The Duvet Ticking

The ticking is the casing. It determines how well the duvet drapes. Finer ticking is lighter and prevents dust mites.

3. Construction Method

Compare Best Duvets

# – Name	Heat Class (Higher is warmer)	Fill Power (Higher is better)	Ticking Quality (Higher is better)	Ticking Weight per m2 (Lower is better)
#1  Kauffmann Prinzessin Best Tested	3: medium cool	Excellent: 200	Excellent: 250 NM	Extremely light: 68g
#2 Tukker All Year Premium Best Buy	2: medium warm	Very Good: 180	Good: 70 NM	Light: 132g
#3 Vandyck Excellent DUO Best per Consumers’ Assoc.	3 + 4: 4-season	Very Good: 175	Excellent: 170 NM	Very light: 95g

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