Your Bed Isn't Complete Without a Comfy Duvet Cover
Your Bed Isn't Complete Without a Comfy Duvet Cover
The duvet cover just might be your bed’s unsung hero; after all, it’s the most visible item on your bed and you’ll be sleeping under it for (hopefully) eight hours each night. It also protects your comforter (regardless of whether you prefer down or down-alternative) so you won’t have to wash it as often. Needless to say, a good duvet cover should look neat on your bed, feel comfortable, and be easy to clean.
The Good Housekeeping Institute's Textiles Lab evaluates bedding for durability and performance features like fabric strength, wrinkle resistance, pilling resistance, and shrinkage and appearance after laundering. We also have our panel of consumer testers rate the softness and overall feel in a blind comparison. The fabric used in picks below were top performers in our bed sheet tests, plus the covers have helpful features that makes attaching them to a duvet insert easier. Here are the best duvet covers to buy for your bed:
1) Brooklinen Luxe Duvet Cover
Brooklinen
brooklinen.com
$135.00
This fabric is strong and pill-resistant, washes well with minimal shrinkage, and consumer testers said the cotton sateen weave felt smooth. The downside was a wrinkled appearance right out of the dryer, but that's typical of 100% cotton weaves. The brand uses features like larger buttons and longer duvet ties to make it easier to get the comforter attached. On top of that, there’s a generous year-long return period so you can make sure you love it, and with thousands of five-star reviews we expect that you will.
2) Mellanni Microfiber Duvet Cover Set
Mellanni
amazon.com
$34.97
If you don’t mind sleeping with a synthetic fabric instead of cotton, this 100% polyester cover is less expensive, shrink-resistant, and buttery smooth. And though it sounds too good to be true, the cover comes with two shams and two pillowcases — all for under $50. The matching bed sheets are the top seller on Amazon and reviewers love the soft feel (though some actually say it's too soft). Like most styles, the cover comes with ties to attach your duvet insert and buttons to close it.
3) Parachute Home Linen Duvet Cover
Parachute Home
parachutehome.com
$250.00
Linen bedding is unique because it's made from the flax plant instead of cotton. The fabric is breathable with a relaxed, textured look and feel that's perfect for summer. Parachute's linen fabric in particular stands out for being stronger and more resistant to pilling and shrinkage than other styles. It's more expensive and won't be as smooth as cotton bedding, but that's part of the appeal of linen. It also gets softer with each wash.
4) Charlton Home Natural Adelynn Duvet Cover
wayfair.com
$159.02
If your bedroom is full of vintage pieces, keep in line with the old-school charm by opting for a ruffled cover. This one's made from stone-washed linen for a lived-in look, and has a delicate button closure. Reviewers note it wears well in the wash, and will only get softer with time.
5) Anne de Solène Anna Duvet Cover
Anne de Solène
saksfifthavenue.com
$289.50
Why choose one duvet cover when you can have two? Alternate between large and small scale florals with this chic option, woven from 200 thread count, long-staple combed cotton. It's not as thick as other options, so keep it in your linen closet for transitional weather.
6) Lenjoy Home Striped Duvet Cover Set
Ienjoy Home
lowes.com
$27.48
If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you need a hypoallergenic comforter cover. This striped version is ultra soft (it's made from smooth microfibers) and is stain-resistant, wrinkle-proof, and even sweat-wicking. It also comes with two pillowcases, if you're in the market for a complete bedding overhaul.
7) Parachute Home Percale Duvet Cover
Parachute Home
parachutehome.com
$130.00
If you prefer an airy, crisp fabric, this is the one for you. The durable cotton percale is strong, pill-resistant, and shrink-resistant; and while it may not be as soft as sateen fabrics, that's expected for this lighter, breathable weave. Customers still rave about how crisp it feels. This one also has a more relaxed, lived-in look.
8) Brooklinen Classic Duvet Cover
Brooklinen
brooklinen.com
$129.00
When it's hot outside, you can't go wrong with this breathable duvet cover from Brooklinen. The cotton duvet is breathable and comes in a variety of colors and patterns, including stripes and window pane. They're also easy to care for—you can machine wash them and tumble dry on low.
9) Ralph Lauren Organic Sateen Border Bedding
Ralph Lauren
saksfifthavenue.com
$330.00
Proof that Ralph Lauren can do no wrong, this ultra-luxe bedding features silky soft sateen, French seams, and subtle stitching that all makes for one incredibly opulent duvet cover. The 624 thread count is the highest on our list too, but because it's completely machine-washable, it's not too finicky an option.
10) Nestl Bedding 3-Piece Duvet Cover Set
Nestl
amazon.com
$29.99
This duvet cover set is Amazon's Choice and boasts over 69,000 reviews with an average rating of 4.4 stars. Users rave about how incredibly smooth it feels, thanks to its polyester microfiber fabric that's brushed for extra softness. It's also more affordable than many other duvet covers, plus it comes with two matching shams and is available in dozens of colors, with choices ranging from neutrals to bright that'll match any bedroom.
The best duvet covers in fabrics like linen, cotton, flannel, and microfiber based on Lab testing from brands like Brooklinen, Boll & Branch, Mellanni, and more.