Best summer duvets with a low tog to keep you cool all night long
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Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson may have warbled about those summer nights, but we all know that trying to sleep in warm weather can be more of a nightmare than a rom-com.
Enter the summer duvet, a lighter covering with less filling to help you nod off into blissful slumber while still feeling cocooned.
Before we show you the best summer duvets to invest in right now, here’s a quick guide to everything you need to know about them.
What is a tog exactly?
First off, togs. They’re a measurement of warmth, but more specifically, the effectiveness of the material’s ability to trap warm air within its fibres.
High togs trap more air, making them warmer to burrow into when it's chilly outside. This means that in the summer, you should look for a low tog duvet which encourages airflow and keeps you cool.
What tog rating should I look for in a summer duvet?
When shopping for a summer duvet for your bedroom, an ideal tog rating is 4.5 or less.
Does a higher tog mean the duvet is thicker?
No necessarily. You can have a plump duvet with a low tog rating, making it like a squishy, airy cloud. Thickness is down to the material.
What is the difference between natural and synthetic fillings?
Natural duvets have duck and goose feather-filling as well as down, all of which are more insulating so tend to be a lot warmer with less filling.
Meanwhile, synthetic duvets are made with polyester, which requires more material for the same tog rating as a natural duvet. Synthetic options can be made from hollow fibres or microfibres, the former being a more effective way to trap warmth, the latter as a higher quality option that mimics down-filling in a more lightweight fashion.
Choosing between these types of duvets comes down to personal choice, budget, and allergies - many allergy sufferers prefer synthetic duvets because they won’t trigger reactions.
Now you’re armed with all the summer duvet-buying info you’ll ever need, the only thing left for us to do is show the best super low tog rating options to invest in right now.
From all-vegan to synthetic and duck and goose feather, see our favourite summer duvets to bring the ‘whooo-aaaa’ back to your summer nights.
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M&S Comfortably Cool 1 Tog Kingsize Duvet
Tog: 1
Sharing a bed can present a few problems in the summer, especially if you can’t agree on the perfect sleep temperature. Cool things down in the bedroom with a 1 tog duvet that should be comfortable enough for even the warmest sleeper. If you find you need an extra layer, a blanket should be enough to keep you cosy. Made in the UK with synthetic fibres, this is a great buy for allergy sufferers.
Slumberdown 1 Tog Super Light Superking Duvet
Tog: 1
This super-slim duvet is ideal for sweaty, humid nights. It’s filled with synthetic hollowfibres that give you all the padding with none of the red eyes and runny noses that can come with feathers.
And if you’re not quite convinced on investing in a second duvet just for the summer, this bargain price should be enough to push you over the edge.
John Lewis & Partners Natural Light Cotton Comfort Duvet, 2.5 Tog, Single
Tog: 2.5
Slightly warmer than your average blanket, this is a winning duvet for hot sleepers looking for respite over a sweltering summer. Filled with 100 per cent washed cotton, the cover is also made out of the same fibres, resulting in a beautifully cool sleep under a cover with sweat-wicking qualities.
Bettersleep Company Cool Summer Weight Microfibre Duvet 2 Tog
Tog: 2
For just over £20, this is a superbly priced option for summer slumbering. The 2 tog duvet will help regulate temperatures as you sleep, ensuring you’ll wake feeling refreshed and ready for the day.
The duvet’s cover is made with 233 thread count fabric, helping to wick sweat from the sleep as you slumber.
Simba Summer Hybrid Duvet
Tog: 4.5
No one does cooling sleep technology quite like Simba, and the brand’s Summer Hybrid duvet is no exception. Light as a feather at just 4.5 tog, you’ll never compromise on cosy comfort during those hot summer months again. Complete with Simba’s eco-friendly filling and cool-touch tenchology for the utmost breathability, sweaty warm weather sleepers will struggle no more.
Night Comfort Summer Cool Duvet 1.5/3 Tog
Tog: 1.5 or 3
Available as a 1.5 tog or 3 tog duvet in single, double, king and superking sizes, this is a perfect duvet for sweltering nights when the humidity level is just short of being actual water. The security of a covering with the lightness of a blanket, it’s ideal for sleepers with overheating issues. When the seasons change, use it as a sofa blanket to curl up in while watching the box.
Scooms Hungarian Goose Down Duvet
Tog: multi-tog duvet made up of 4.5 and 9 Tog.
Don’t like the idea of buying double duvets for the changing seasons? Head to Scooms for its All Seasons Duvet, made up of a 9tog and 4.5tog duvet that snap together with popper fasteners. Simply add or remove a layer until you achieve the right level of toastiness.
This is also a clever option for couples who feel the cold differently - one can wrap up in the 9 tog option while the other drifts off in the lighter 4.5 tog: everyone’s happy.
The internal filler is composed of 90 per cent Hungarian goose down and 10 per cent small goose feather to add a little comforting bulk. Both fit neatly into a standard duvet cover.
Measures 200 x 200cm and weighs 1168g.
Panda London Cloud Duvet
Tog: 10.5
This wonderfully sustainable, antibacterial and luxuriously soft duvet is another all-season wonder. Panda London is known for its expertly crafted sleep accoutrements, and for ensuring that the duvets are 100 per cent bamboo - cover and filling included. Due to the fact that there are no feathers in the Cloud Duvet, it is totally hypoallergenic for those with allergies and sensitive skin. It’s on the higher end of the tog scale, so best suited for those who feel cold whatever the weather.
Cuddledown Pure Silk Duvet
Tog: all seasons duvet, 9 + 4.5 Tog
For the utmost luxury during those horribly sweaty summer nights, indulge in this pure silk duvet by Cuddledown. All natural and crafted from premium Grade A long-fibre Tussah pure silk filling, this naturally sweat-wicking cloud-like piece is encased in pure cotton sateen fabric for extra breathability and comfort.
Emma 4-Season Duvet
Tog: all seasons - 3.5 + 7 tog
Made from sustainable fillings and 100 per cent cotton fabric, this is another all-season duvet that is designed with pop closures so that the individual 3.5 tog summer and 7 tog winter layers can be used individually or together.
Though on the slightly pricier side, this temperature-regulating duvet has been created by experts, for you. If you’re still not sure, Emma offer a 14-day trial period so you can get to know whether the duvet is right for you.
From £95.40 for a single size.
Canadian Goose Down Duvet - 4.5 Tog
Tog: 4.5
For a true cloud-like feeling, catch some ultra luxurious Z’s with this Canadian goose down duvet by The White Company.
This 4.5 tog delight is filled with the large, lofty feathers, encased in cotton sateen and finished with a internal box construction for the perfectly even distribution of heat. There’s also a 10-year manufacturer’s guarantee attached.
M&S Supremely Washable 4.5 Tog Duvet - double
Tog: 4.5
Perfect for the warmer months, this 4.5 tog duvet is a great upgrade for your bedroom this summer. Made right here in the UK with blended silky fibres, M&S’s duvet is bulky enough to snuggle into without feeling suffocated; all the comfort of down minus the heat.
As an extra bonus, the cover is super soft and silky, helping add another layer of coolness to your bedroom environment. It’s also machine-washable at 40 degrees and quick-drying to help you keep it fresher for longer.
Silentnight Yours & Mine duvet 7.5tog/4.5tog
Tog: all-season 4.5 + 7.5 tog
If you share your bed with a partner, the Yours and Mine duvet will transform bedtimes. It’s made with different togs on each half to settle those too-hot-too-cold tiffs once and for all. The lighter side allows for more air circulation to create cool spots while the warmer 7.5 tog half has tighter stitching, to retain more heat and create a snug environment.
Slumberdown Summer Cool 4.5 Tog Duvet - Double
Tog: 4.5
Bid farewell to waking up a sweaty mess when you have Slumberdown’s Cool Duvet to sleep under. The 4.5 tog duvet is machine washable at 40-degrees and can be dried in the tumble dryer, so it will stay fresh all summer long. The inside is filled with 100 per cent hollowfibre filling making it non-allergenic.
The Simba Hybrid Duvet
Tog: 10.5
If you don’t have the funds or space to store separate seasonal duvets, Simba offers an attractive option in its Hybrid duvet. It’s designed with climate controlling technology that was originally made for astronauts, so you should expect nothing short of a stellar sleep.
The interior is made with Stratos active to regulate temperature and Aerelle® cool night fibres that work to dissipate heat, so you won’t wake up in the middle of the night in a hot sweat.
100 per cent recycled, hypoallergenic and made without any animal products.