apsmile down comforter

Testing in Progress

Our team tested 28 more comforters and duvet inserts in The Lab, including the Casaluna Premium Down Comforter and the Buffy Breeze Comforter. Any that pass our lab tests will be sent home page for our team vĩ đại evaluate at two- and six-month intervals. We will update this page as our testing insights are compiled and digested.

The Brooklinen Down Comforter earns our best overall rating because of its baffle-box construction, cool-to-the-touch feel, and ethically sourced down fill. During our lab testing, we were impressed with this comforter's lightweight feel and soft texture. Our testers especially appreciated that it didn't trap excess body toàn thân heat, making it a great pick for those who sleep on the hotter side.

We also gave this comforter a perfect overall score during our initial at-home test, noting the super-soft shell and warm feather fill. In addition vĩ đại the ethically sourced down, she liked that the long-staple cốt tông is Oeko-Tex-certified and treated with antimicrobials vĩ đại minimize allergies and odor-causing bacteria growth.

With fill power ranging from 650 vĩ đại 750, depending on your selection, this comforter is a great choice for everything from brutal winters vĩ đại year-round use. And thanks vĩ đại the baffle-box construction, the fill should stay in place without clumping. We could not wash this comforter as part of our durability test, as it's listed as dry clean only, but it performed well against a coffee stain. It didn't soak up any of the coffee, and any residual moisture was easily cleaned up.

How It Performed Long-Term

After testing this comforter for six months, we've decided this is the goldilocks of comforters—especially the all-season weight—because it kept us warm when needed and comfortable in the summer months. While it does have a tendency vĩ đại deflate when heavier blankets are piled on top, it easily fluffs with some encouragement.

Price at time of publish: $269 for a Full/Queen

_{Material: Long-staple cốt tông, down | Sizes: Twin/twin XL, full/queen, king/Cal king | Fill Power: 650, 700, 750 | Certifications: Oeko-Text, DOWNMARK, and Ultra-Fresh | Care: Spot clean or dry clean | Return Policy: 365 days}

Looking for something you can use during all four seasons? You can't go wrong with the Bavarian Down Comforter from Feathered Friends. Available in four weights—summer, light, medium, and arctic—this is an option that can accommodate cold sleepers, hot sleepers, and everyone in between. We described this comforter during lab testing as having a "hotel luxury feel", with perfectly filled pockets and a satin finish.

We originally put the medium-weight option vĩ đại the test at home page, and found it vĩ đại be surprisingly lightweight but also incredibly warm—potentially too warm for climates that don't see distinct seasonal weather changes. "This comforter is...incredibly lightweight," our team thành viên said. "We're not sure we'd ever been this warm under something sánh light." We were impressed with the overall quality and loft; this is definitely one of the fluffier options on our list, making it great for those who lượt thích that look.

This comforter fared well during our in-lab wash test and only shrank slightly. We were able vĩ đại blot a stain away with a damp cloth, preventing it from soaking through vĩ đại the down. Backed by a lifetime warranty and high praise during all our testing, this down comforter certainly justifies itself as a splurge item—just note that the warranty is considered void if you're not using this comforter with a duvet cover.

How It Performed Long-Term

We loved using this comforter in one of our own homes for six months. It kept us warm, yet comfortable in the fall and winter. We think the arctic-weight may be slightly too warm for anyone living outside of extremely cold winter climates.

Price at time of publish: $519 for a Queen (light weight)

_{Material: Cotton, goose down | Sizes: Twin, full, queen, king, Cal king | Fill Power: 700+ | Certifications: Oeko-Tex, Responsible Down Standard | Care: Machine-washable, dryer-friendly | Return Policy: 30 days}

A down insert is a great option if you're looking vĩ đại pair it with your preferred color or style of duvet cover. This insert from APSMILE is priced fairly and has an impressive amount of fluff vĩ đại it, which we especially enjoyed. The cover fabric is woven from long staple cốt tông and boasts a 400 thread count, which gives it an incredibly soft-to-the-touch feel, but is not the most breathable if you're a hot sleeper. However, this is a great insert for colder winter nights, when you'll want extra warmth vĩ đại snuggle under.

A piped edge and double stitching reinforce the outer edge of this insert and baffle boxes keep the fill evenly distributed throughout. We didn't find any loose threads or stitching when we evaluated this comforter's overall design and we also found the fabric had a cool-to-the-touch feel in addition vĩ đại its softness. While we appreciate this comforter's loft, we're concerned that the 5 percent of feathers that làm đẹp its fill could poke through the fabric cover over time. This comforter's online listing is also somewhat confusing vĩ đại read through, sánh we suggest taking your time vĩ đại thoroughly review it before purchasing.

How It Performed Long-Term

While we have loved the high-quality feel of this comforter, the feathers regularly bunch up within the filling after it has been washed. We have vĩ đại spend some time re-fluffing it vĩ đại make sure it gets back vĩ đại its original fluff.

Price at time of publish: $229 for a Queen

_{Material: Down fiber and feather fiber fill with down and feathers, long-staple cốt tông | Sizes: Twin, queen, oversized queen, king, oversized king, super king, California king | Fill Power: Not listed | Certifications: Not applicable | Care: Dry clean | Return Policy: 30 days}

The Casper Down Duvet Insert is lightweight and allows for plenty of airflow, while still being well-made and reasonably priced for its quality. It is offered in two weights—a mid-weight and a lightweight—so you can find the exact fill weight that works best for your sleep pattern. This duvet has a 600-fill power and sewn-in chambers vĩ đại keep the fill evenly distributed, and it's covered in a 100 percent cốt tông shell for the highest amount of airflow while you sleep. We were surprised by how thin this duvet seemed, but we thought it should fluff up with movement. It's also rather dense and slightly difficult vĩ đại maneuver while lying under it, but we never felt lượt thích too much heat was trapped while testing it. However, once the duvet insert was paired with a cover, it became quite warm. We'd recommend checking the make of your duvet cover vĩ đại ensure it's also breathable, especially if you're a hot sleeper.

During our coffee stain test, this duvet did absorb much of the spill and it wasn't fully lifted with a Tide pen, but we thought the rest of it should come out in the wash. This insert did shrink slightly, sánh we recommend pairing it with a cover vĩ đại prevent the need for frequent washing.

How It Performed Long-Term

We've impressed by how well this insert has held up over six months of at-home testing—despite its shrinkage during our original lab test. It is still very fluffy, but we noticed the sizing of this insert on a full bed is a little oversized, sánh it may bunch up in a full-sized duvet cover.

Price at time of publish: $259 for a Full/Queen

_{Material: Down fill, cốt tông shell | Sizes: Twin/twin XL, full/queen, king/Cali king | Fill Power: 600 | Certifications: Responsible Down Standard | Care: Machine-washable, tumble dry low | Return Policy: 30 days}

The Snowe Lightweight Down Comforter is a great option for hot sleepers or anyone who prefers vĩ đại layer blankets while sleeping. This comforter is constructed from Oeko-Tex-certified materials, including the cốt tông sateen shell and high-quality down that also passes the Responsible Down Standard. We loved how we could feel ourselves sinking into this comforter when we first laid on top of it. The cốt tông sateen shell offers a buttery-soft finish that also promotes airflow while lying underneath.

Like some down comforters, this option does crinkle when you're adjusting it, sánh it may not be a good fit for light sleepers. We also wish that it was offered in twin bed sizes, but wouldn't consider this a crucial negative toward the comforter's overall quality and performance.

How It Performed Long-Term

This duvet still holds its quality after six months of using it in one of our homes. It continues vĩ đại be light and airy despite regular use and washings, too.

Price at time of publish: $395 for a Full/Queen

_{Material: Down fill, cốt tông sateen shell | Sizes: Full/queen, king | Fill Power: 750 | Certifications: Responsible Down Standard, Oeko-Tex Certification | Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low | Return Policy: 60 days}

The Buffy Cloud Comforter has a TENCEL lyocell fill that wicks away moisture while you sleep and it won't be weighed down excessively after washing compared vĩ đại real down comforters. We loved how this comforter had a high-quality, cool, and smooth fabric cover, but it did require re-fluffing after we laid on it for several minutes.

This comforter is slightly crinkly while adjusting it, but we'd consider its noise level comparable vĩ đại real down comforters. Corner loops also make it easy vĩ đại secure in a duvet cover.

Though the fill is polyester, it's made of recycled materials, and the lyocell comes from sustainably sourced eucalyptus trees. This down-alternative duvet is also machine-washable and suitable for year-round use. We noted minimal shrinkage (3 inches) after washing this comforter in the lab, but it was difficult vĩ đại remove the coffee stain, which was still visible even after using a Tide pen.

How It Performed Long-Term

This comforter is another great all-season choice. We found that it's comfortable vĩ đại sleep under in warmer months and provides extra comfort in cooler months.

Price at time of publish: $189 for a Full/Queen

_{Material: TENCEL lyocell, polyester fill | Sizes: Twin/twin XL, full/queen, king/Cal king | Fill Power: Not listed | Certifications: Global Recycled Standard | Care: Machine-washable, hố vĩ đại dry | Return Policy: 100 days}

Final Verdict

Our best overall pick is the Brooklinen Down Comforter, a luxurious bed cover with generous fill power and a cốt tông sateen shell. You also can't go wrong with our best down-alternative option, the Buffy Cloud Comforter, which earned high marks for its lightweight yet cozy feel.

FAQ

• When should you throw out a down comforter?

  While most down comforters last an average of 10 vĩ đại 15 years, there are signs vĩ đại look for that show when it’s time vĩ đại toss your comforter. If you notice thinning in the down filling when you hold your comforter up vĩ đại a light, it might be time vĩ đại invest in a new down comforter. Down comforters tend vĩ đại wear out first in the areas that get the most use—around the shoulders. Check that area of your comforter vĩ đại see if the insulation value of your down comforter is decreasing. The outer shell of the comforter can also wear out. If you see the exterior shell is wearing thin, you might want vĩ đại replace the comforter.

• How long bởi down comforters last?

  You can expect most down comforters vĩ đại last between 10 vĩ đại 15 years, but with proper care, a high-quality down comforter can last up vĩ đại đôi mươi years. Using a duvet cover will greatly extend the life of a down comforter, as it will allow you vĩ đại wash it less frequently. Down is a fragile material that breaks down over time, sánh washing and drying down comforters on the gentlest cycles possible is imperative. Also be sure your comforter is completely dry before replacing it back into a duvet cover, as a damp down comforter can develop mildew easily.

• How bởi you fluff a down comforter?

  Ideally, down comforters should get a good fluffing every day when you make the bed. Just give each side of the comforter a quick shake vĩ đại help redistribute the down inside and you'll prevent any clumps from forming. You can also fluff a down comforter in a dryer with an air fluff cycle. Most dryers have an air fluff setting, which tumbles without any heat, but if your dryer doesn't, you can select the lowest heat setting and tumble in 10-minute increments. Add the comforter and a few clean tennis or dryer balls (if you're using tennis balls, insert them into clean white socks vĩ đại make sure the neon green color doesn't transfer vĩ đại your comforter) vĩ đại help prevent the down from clumping.