BUYING GUIDES
Bedding Buying
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Bedding Buying
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Previous GuideIf you're looking for online bedding stores, you've come to the right place. From how to choose a pillow and the best mattress protector to the age-old question of what is the best type of duvet to buy, our bedding buying guide will answer all these questions and more, helping you buy bedding online, fuss-free.
HOW TO CHOOSE A PILLOW
The first question you may ask yourself when working out how to choose a pillow is which support is right? Our pillows come in soft, medium and firm, with your choice depending on your preferred sleeping position. This will help keep your spine properly aligned to relieve pressure and prevent aches and pains, leading to a great night's sleep.
| SLEEPING POSITION |
PILLOW SUPPORT |
|---|---|
| Front | Soft support pillow to minimise neck strain |
| Back | Medium support pillow for extra shoulder support |
| Side | Firm support pillow for extra neck support to keep your spine aligned |
Once you've found the right pillow support, you need to decide which pillow filling is right for you. Luckily, our bedding buying guide makes finding that out that easy.
| NATURAL | SYNTHETIC |
|---|---|
| Soft, comfortable and supportive | Comfortable, lightweight & warm |
| Helps your skin breath more easily | Easy-care - machine washable |
| Can be unsuitable for allergy sufferers | Great for allergy sufferers |
| TYPES OF NATURAL PILLOW |
TYPES OF SYNTHETIC PILLOWS |
| FEATHER DOWN Combines weight of feathers with the softness of down for a luxurious night's sleep |
HOLLOWFIBRE Soft, lightweight fibres with a hollow centre to trap warm air |
| MICROFIBRE Fine, 'feels like down' filling - a great alternative for allergy sufferers |
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| MEMORY FOAM Moulds to your shape for exceptional support & pressure relief |
HOW TO CHOOSE A DUVET
After pillows the next problem you need to solve is the answer to what is the best type of duvet to buy? For help with how to choose a duvet, it’s worth looking at our duvet buying guide.
First you’ll need to look at tog rating, which is explained below in our duvet weight guide. Put simply, the higher the tog rating the warmer the duvet, so it’s important to consider the season, the temperature of your bedroom and how warm you like to be when you choose a duvet.
| TEMP | DUVET WEIGHT |
DUVET FEATURES |
|---|---|---|
| Cool | 4.5 tog | A lightweight duvet ideal for summer |
| Medium | 9/10.5 tog | A midweight duvet ideal for spring and autumn |
| Warm | 13.5 tog | A mid-heavyweight duvet suitable to use all year |
| Extra Warm | 15 tog | An extra heavyweight duvet ideal for very cold winters |
All season duvets feature a 4.5 Tog and either a 9 or 10.5 Tog duvet which you can use separately for the milder seasons and combine in the winter for year round comfort.
Still asking yourself what is the best type of duvet to buy? Once you’ve found the perfect tog rating choose your filling and you’re ready to buy a duvet online.
| NATURAL | SYNTHETIC |
|---|---|
| Luxurious comfort | Comfortable, lightweight & warm |
| Helps your skin breath more easily | Easy-care - machine washable |
| Can be unsuitable for allergy sufferers | Great for allergy sufferers |
| TYPES OF NATURAL DUVETS |
TYPES OF SYNTHETIC DUVETS |
| FEATHER DOWN Combines weight of feathers with the softness of down for a luxurious night's sleep |
HOLLOWFIBRE Soft, lightweight fibres with a hollow centre to trap warm air |
| MICROFIBRE Fine, 'feel like down' filling - a great alternative for allergy sufferers |
THE BEST MATTRESS PROTECTOR AND TOPPER COVERS
When looking at how to choose bedding it's worth considering what the best mattress protector and topper cover is. A mattress protector is an item of removable bedding that preserves the quality and extends the life of your mattress. It sits above your mattress and acts as a simple barrier against wear and spills and can offer relief from allergens. A topper cover, or mattress topper, provides support and can help soothe aches and pains.
| TOPPERS | PROTECTORS |
|---|---|
| Add comfort and luxury to your bed | Protect your mattress against wear and tear, spills and stains |
| Hope to prolong the life of your mattress | Available finishes including anti-allergy & waterproof |
| Washable | Easy to remove and wash in your machine at home |
To find the best mattress protector or topper cover, you'll first need to decide what you're using it for.
If you want to avoid wear and spills, choose a mattress protector or waterproof protector to add a comfortable protective layer to your bed.
If you want to avoid allergens, choose a non-allergenic mattress protector, which is specially treated to provide additional protection against irritants such as dust mites, bed bugs, mould and dead skin.
If you want extra support and comfort, choose a memory foam mattress topper (or topper cover) for a luxuriously thick extra layer that provides extra body support and renews older mattresses. You can choose from either a 2.5cm or 5cm thick mattress topper. You can also try a dual layer mattress topper, which is designed to rejuvenate the comfort of your mattress.
The final key to finding the best mattress protector is deciding on filling.
| NATURAL | SYNTHETIC |
|---|---|
| Luxurious comfort | Comfortable, lightweight & warm |
| Helps your skin breath more easily | Easy-care - machine washable |
| Can be unsuitable for allergy sufferers | Great for allergy sufferers |
| TYPES OF NATURAL MATTRESS PROTECTORS |
TYPES OF SYNTHETIC MATTRESS PROTECTORS |
| FEATHER DOWN Combines weight of feathers with the softness of down for a luxurious night's sleep |
HOLLOWFIBRE Soft, lightweight fibres with a hollow centre to trap warm air |
| MICROFIBRE Fine, 'feel like down' filling - a great alternative for allergy sufferers |
HOW TO CHOOSE BEDDING
To help you buy bedding online we first need to decide which type of duvet cover is right for you. Our bedding comes in a wide range of styles for all the family, but before you look at the design you need to decide on the fabric.
Take a look at our bedding buying guide below for help with how to choose bedding.
| NATURAL | ||
|---|---|---|
| Soft, comfortable, breathable | ||
| Machine Washable | ||
| 300 Thread Cotton Our finest woven natural fabric for exceptional smoothness & drape |
Jacquard Cotton A traditional opulent cotton fabric with a woven rather than printed material |
Brushed Cotton Brushed for a soft, thick cosy feel, to help you keep warm when the nights turn cold |
| MIXED FIBRE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comfortable, smooth and hardwearing | ||
| Easy-care - machine washable & minimal iron | ||
| Sateen Mix A silk & soft cotton mix, with a subtle sheen to make your bedroom feel more luxurious |
Jersey Mix A supremely soft, supple & absorbent cotton mix, ideal for cot and nursery beds |
Cotton Mix Fibres Combines the ease of care benefits of synthetic fibres (reduced ironing time, machine washing) with the soft comfort and breathability of cotton |