As autumn arrives with its colder, darker, and longer nights, it’s time to embrace the season of woolly jumpers, hot drinks, movie nights on the sofa, and Halloween treats. At The Fine Bedding Company, we’ve been hard at work expanding our range with new products, prints, colours, and textures. With the change of the season, it’s the perfect time to stow away your summer bedding, refresh your bedroom, and infuse it with autumnal charm.

Stay Warm With High Tog Duvets

Firstly, if you’re still snuggled under your lightweight 4.5 tog summer duvet, it’s time to consider a higher tog option, such as 10.5 or 13.5 Tog. As autumn ushers in chillier temperatures, staying cosy is a must. Here are our recommednations:

Boutique Silk Duvet (10.5 or 13.5 Tog)

A luxury blend of 100% pure silk threads and Smartfil® fibres for an ultra-soft, hotel-quality feel. 

Naturally warm and breathable, our Downpass-cetified natural fill duvet is perfect for those who enjoy a 'tucked-in' feeling as they drift off to sleep. 

Spundown Duvet (10.5 or 13.5 Tog)

Geneoursly filled with our warm and lightweight Smartfil fibres and easily compressible and homewashable.

Top tip: Opt for a 10.5 Tog duvet and use your 4.5 Tog summer duvet as a throw on the end of the bed for those particulalry cold nights.

If you’re curious about tog ratings, why they’re important, and the right choice for each season, explore our comprehensive Duvet Tog Guide.

Autumn & Winter Prints: Discover New & Limited Edition Coverless Duvet & Throw Prints

Introducing three exquisite Limited Edition prints, just in time for blissful lie-ins and movie nights on the sofa. Our collection features Classic Tartan, Festive Forest, and Winter Penguins.

Classic Tartan is a timeless design that brings richness to any room. With intersecting stripes in various colours, it creates a pattern of squares and rectangles reminiscent of the traditional Scottish textile design often associated with kilts.

 Transform your bedroom into a winter wonderland with Festive Forest, a Nordic-inspired landscape featuring snow, pine trees, reindeer, and warm homesteads. Perfect for those who can't resist getting into the festive spirit.

 Embrace the chill with our Winter Penguin print, boasting a soft-grey palette and charming penguin families to remind you of the true spirit of Christmas.

And an added bonus: all our Coverless Duvets come in a lovely, reusable duffle bag for easy storage.

Feels Like Autumn: All-New Duvet Textures

Texture and materials play an important role in making bedding an enjoyable sensory experience. We understand everyone has their own preferences, so we’ve added a range of new textures.

The Seersucker Coverless Duvet features classic Seersucker stripes with alternating patterns, exuding an elegant and understated look. Choose from Polar White, Meadow Green, and Nordic Mist Grey to match your decor.

Feel the irresistible texture of our Tufted Dots Coverless Duvet, adorned with charming dots that effortlessly add autumn style to any bedroom. Available in Warm Sand and Dusk Blue, it's a simple yet effective way to revamp your space.

Finally, our Cotton Waffle Coverless Duvet boasts a wonderfully tactile, tight-knit waffle texture that feels warm and cosy, especially on those cold autumn nights. Select from Grey and Navy to match your preferences. We even have matching Cotton Waffle Pillowcases to compelte your bed’s texture.

We've also launched our Limited Edition Wild Leopard, Monochrome Garden, Bohemian Geo prints. 

All of our Coverless Duvets are generously filled with Smartfil® fibres, offering an extraordinarily lightweight yet warm feel. These hypoallergenic and ultra-compressible fibres maintain their shape and quality wash after wash.

With these exciting additions, you can effortlessly transition your bedroom into an autumn haven of comfort and style.

All-New Dyes: Pair With Our Pillows

Our Night Lark Plain Dye Pillowcases perfectly complement our Night Lark Coverless Duvets. You can mix and match to your heart’s content.

Available in five charming colours: Polar White, Nordic Mist Grey, Meadow Green, Dusk Blue, and Warm Sand.

Ready To Elevate Your Bedding For Autumn?

Embrace the season and give your bedding a fresh update. Explore our selection of new and limited edition prints and textures, you're sure to discover the perfect autumn style for your bedroom.

Click here to browse our collection of higher tog duvets designed to keep you warm throughout the autumn and winter months.

Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and tag us in your autumn bedroom styling for a chance to be featured.

When you're in the market for a new duvet, understanding your specific needs is crucial. Finding the perfect duvet can be a daunting task, but fear not, as we're here to provide you with a comprehensive duvet tog guide to help you make the right choice.

Deciphering The Tog Rating: What Does Tog Mean?

Contrary to common belief, the Tog rating isn't an indicator of a duvet's thickness or quality. Rather, it's a measure used to gauge the thermal insulation capacity of a material. In simpler terms, it tells you how warm a duvet is. The rule of thumb is straightforward: the higher the Tog rating, the warmer the duvet. However, to truly grasp which duvet suits your needs, let's delve deeper. At Fine Bedding Company, our duvets range from 4.5 Tog to 13.5 Tog.

4.5 Tog Duvet: Ideal For Summer 

Summer nights call for a lighter duvet since higher temperatures mean less insulation is required. The perfect choice for this season is the 4.5 Tog duvet. A handy way to remember this is: as temperatures rise, go for a lower Tog rating. Most of our duvets come in 4.5 Tog options, but our Breathe Duvet stands out for summer use. It incorporates Modal, a natural fibre derived from wood pulp, which helps regulate temperature by wicking away moisture, keeping you cool on hot summer nights. However, if you tend to get chilly, even in summer, consider a 7 Tog duvet for added warmth.

Selecting The Right Tog Rating For Spring And Autumn: 7 or 10.5 Tog

Spring and autumn bring cooler temperatures, but it's not quite freezing yet. During these transitional seasons, a duvet with a Tog rating of either 7 or 10.5 is your best bet, depending on your susceptibility to cold. If you tend to run warm, a 7 Tog duvet should suffice.

Our Spundown Duvet, available in 7 Tog, is both lightweight and plush, retaining its shape after each wash.

Alternatively, our Boutique Silk Duvet, with a 10.5 Tog rating, offers luxurious comfort and is easy to clean, making it ideal for those who tend to sweat on warmer nights.

13.5 Tog Duvet: Embrace The Winter Chill

As winter approaches and the temperature drops, it's time to opt for a higher Tog rating. A 13.5 Tog duvet will keep you cozy during the coldest months. However, if you're not particularly sensitive to the cold, a 10.5 Tog duvet can also provide ample warmth. The choice ultimately depends on your personal preference. There's nothing quite like snuggling under a warm duvet after a chilly day.

The 4 Seasons Duvet

For those seeking a versatile option that can be used year-round, the 4 seasons duvet is the way to go. This duvet consists of a 9 Tog and a 4.5 Tog duvet, which can be combined to create a toasty 13.5 Tog duvet for winter. Purchasing the entire set at once can save you money on your duvet purchase. Our Spundown Duvet is available in the 4 seasons warmth variant. If nighttime sweating is a concern, the Breathe Duvet is an innovative choice as it effectively regulates temperature.

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Make Your Choice

Now that you're well-versed in the world of Tog ratings, selecting the right duvet for yourself should be a breeze. If you still have doubts or need expert advice, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're always delighted to assist you in finding the perfect duvet to ensure a comfortable night's sleep.

 Jenna Wilson, award-winning sleep consultant and founder of Little Dreams Consulting. 

Starting school, or even preschool, is such a huge milestone in your little one’s life – and yours too! There is lots of learning and developing to be done so we want to ensure they are as pre/school sleep ready as they can be!

Why is sleep so important?

It is only during the deep phase of sleep that the growth hormone is secreted, together with the hormone that tells your little one whether they are full or hungry. On top of this our immune system needs sleep in order to produce proteins to fight infection; vitally important when your little one goes to school and picks up all those new bugs that they have not yet become exposed to.

Sleep is vital for your child’s development too. If your little one does not sleep well, the brain cannot ‘press save’ on what was learned that day, which, as you can imagine, is absolutely vital!

How can you help your little one get more sleep?

There are two aspects we can look at to improve your child's sleep for preschool.

Bedroom Environment

Let’s start with the basics, a really important part of sleeping for your child, is ensuring that they have a calm and comfortable environment to sleep in. We want to ensure that their bedroom is where sleep can come easily and naturally.

The right duvet helps. Try the Night Lark Junior Coverless Duvet & Pillowcase Set: made from super-soft Smartfil fibres and featuring four delightful prints, it is also easy-washable and quick drying. 

1. Keep It Simple

One of the biggest mistakes parents make when it comes to their children’s bedroom is that they make it too exciting, whereas, ideally their room will be calm and, well, pretty boring. We want to ensure that your little one knows their room is for sleep and nothing else so ensure any toys are tidied away at the end of the day and anything like too many stuffed animals and huge murals on the wall are out of sight.

2. Keep It dark

Ideally your little one’s room would be pitch black but, lots of little ones will develop a fear of the dark as they become pre schoolers.

One of the biggest reasons for early morning wakings is because of light coming in from outside so a blackout blind (something like a ‘Groblind’ or you could even Sellotape black card over your child’s windows) can work well. Older children may even like an eye mask (I know all of my 3 do).

Try the Night Owl Junior Chidlren's Silk Eye Mask made from pure mulberry silk.

If your little one is scared of the dark, try to ensure their night light is not too bright but allow it to stay on all night so that the way in which they fall asleep is the same when they come to the edge of sleep each time in the night.

3. Keep It Cool

The recommended temperature for a child’s room is between 16 to 20° and, did you know that only a 0.5% change in temperature can really impact sleep.

‘My 6 year old loves the feel of the bedding and has remained cool all summer so I know this works, plus from a very practical point of view it is super easy to wash (and I get bonus points for it’s sustainability credentials)!’

Be aware that 4am is generally when our bodies (and our houses) are the coolest so bear that in mind because we don’t want your little one waking because they are a little cool.

Bedtime Routine

Let's move on to their bedtime routine. 

1. The Basics 

First, a bedtime routine can be really helpful for children. Ideally there will be some ‘getting the wriggles out’ play time, after dinner, followed by some quiet and relaxing time before bed. It can also include some massage or touch to calm overtired and wired nervous systems! Relax Kids have a great website with lots of resources to help, or watch some cosmic kids yoga and do it together! Try to ensure you also have some 1-1 time with you to reconnect too.

2. Include a bath

A bath will also help your little one wind down and relax, together with the benefits of their body temperature dropping and this will help them sleep too.

3. Avoid the sugar

Avoid sugary foods or drinks before bedtime (including surprising things like hot chocolate or too much fruit). Instead, you could try a banana, some natural yoghurt or a bowl of (low sugar) cereal if your little one wants a snack before bed.

Book A Free 15 Minute Chat

If your little one is having trouble sleeping, we work with children up to the age of 10 so book a free 15 minute chat with one of us to discuss what’s happening and how we can help.

Go to Little Dreams Consulting.

About Little Dreams Consulting

Little Dreams was set up in 2016 by ex-solicitor Jenna Wilson (a mum of 3) with a goal of helping families around the world get a better night’s sleep. She initially trained with Sleep Sense then The Sleep Charity (UK). Within 18 months the demand for her services was such that Fay Smith (an ex- mental health social worker) came on board.

Despite this, demand continued to grow so there is now a team of 4 in Bristol and the Little Dreams franchise opportunity was launched in December 2021. With franchisees now across the south and midlands (and demand for services not slowing) the franchise has helped over 1000 families get a better night’s sleep and has hundreds of 5* reviews. If you are looking for a completely flexible new career that you can be proud of download a prospectus here.

 Start a Little Dreams franchise. 

We often neglect duvets when it comes to washing bedding. While we regularly wash bed linens, we tend to forget to wash duvets or see it as a daunting task, especially during the annual spring clean. Who wants to carry a bulky duvet to the washing machine or laundrette?

However, washing duvets is easier than you might think, especially with the new highly washable duvets available on the market. Here is The Fine Bedding Company’s easy guide on how to wash a duvet.

We’ll cover:

1. Can I wash a duvet?
2. How to clean a duvet
3. How to dry a duvet

Can I Wash My Duvet?

Yes, you can and should wash your duvet. While your pyjamas and bed sheets are the first line of defence, dirt still builds up in your duvet over time.

Washing your duvet is essential for keeping it a hygienic place for you to sleep. One of the biggest pests is dust mites – microscopic mites that can be present in their thousands. They live on the dead skin cells we shed in bed. It’s also estimated that we sweat out about 200ml every night – passing beyond the humble sheet. Washing helps cleanse the product of any accumulated dirt, moisture, and dust; it keeps it hygienic and refreshes the filling. More importantly, washing at 60°C kills dust mites. If people have allergies or asthma, dust mites can make symptoms worse.

Alternatively, our Allergy Defence Duvet is self-cleaning. It uses active probiotics to defend against the four most common allergens: pollen, cat, dog, and dust mite matter. For complete allergy protection, our Allergy Defence collection also includes a also offer a Pillow, Pillow Protector, and Mattress Protector.

Allergy Defence Duvet

Can I Put My Duvet In The Washing Machine?

Always check the label. Most duvets can be washed in the washing machine. However, some duvets may require a hand-wash or specialist washing methods. Just make sure your duvet can fit in your washing machine.

How Often Should I Wash My Duvet?

We recommend a duvet wash every few months (particularly for allergy sufferers) or at least twice a year.

Can I Wash A Feather Down Duvet?

Yes, you can wash a feather down duvet. However, we recommend following the instructions on the label. We’ve written a separate guide for feather down duvets. 

How To Wash A Feather Down Duvet. 

How To Clean A Duvet

The first thing you need to do when washing a duvet is check if it has natural (feather/down) or man-made fibre filling as this will determine which cleaning method to use.

How To Wash Synthetic Duvets

• Care Labels: Check the care labels on synthetic products for the best washing instructions. As a general guide, the best synthetic products can be washed at 60°C.
• Follow Care Label Instructions: Wash the duvet at the highest temperature recommended on the care label.
• Ensure Proper Fit: Make sure your duvet fits into the washing machine with enough room for the fabric and fibres to agitate and get thoroughly clean. For larger togs and sizes like 13.5 tog king and super kingsize duvets, it's recommended to use a large capacity machine. Most modern washing machines now have a high-capacity drum as standard. Unlike some other products on the market, all size and tog rating options of Spundown duvets will fit into a standard 7kg drum.

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How to Wash Natural Duvets

• Handle with Care: Natural duvets require special attention and it's highly recommended to opt for specialist cleaning.
• Feather-Filled Products: Feather-filled duvets can be washed at home, but be aware that the machine capacity may not be large enough, and they take longer to dry compared to products with a man-made siliconised filling like Smartfil® which repels water.
• Thorough Drying is Essential: Proper drying is absolutely crucial for natural duvets. Even if a duvet feels dry to the touch, the filling inside often retains moisture. Failure to dry the duvet thoroughly can lead to the rotting of the filling. 
• Use a tumble dryer. 
• Add tumble dryer balls.
• Leave out to dry on a sunny day for several hours to ensure complete dryness.

By handling natural duvets with care, ensuring appropriate drying, and considering specialist cleaning options, you can maintain the quality and longevity of your natural duvets.

How To Get Stains Out Of My Duvet?

Mop up any excess liquid as soon as possible. Try and move as much of the filling away from the area you need to clean and tie the area off with an elastic band. Dab (don’t rub) the stain with cold water (hot will set the stain) and add a mild detergent or a specialist stain removal product for more stubborn stains.

Should I Dry Clean My Duvet?

Dry cleaning isn’t advised as it uses chemicals that can affect the filling and be detrimental to your health. Professional cleaning is different as it’s a specialist version of washing at home. See how independent experts test the washability of a duvet.

How To Dry A Duvet?

Now that you’ve washed your duvet, it’s time to dry it. You must completely dry your duvet before putting it back on your bed as moisture can cause mildew to form and damage natural fillings.

How to dry a duvet without a dryer

You can dry your duvet naturally by placing it outside on a sunny day or in a warm room. Natural drying can take longer than tumble drying depending on the weather and airflow, but is the more eco-friendly choice. If you do choose to tumble dry your duvet, we advise using a cooler setting where possible. 

Our Night Owl Coverless Duvet is exceptionally quick to dry. Our Linen and Herringbone duvets can be dried and back on the bed in as little as 90 minutes, and our Cotton Waffle duvets in 120 minutes.

Now You Can Care For Your Duvet

Washing a duvet is easy with our duvet cleaning guide. We hope you have everything you need to enjoy better sleep in fresh bedding.

For more helpful bedding advice, explore The Fine Bedding Company blog. If you have any questions, please get in touch here.

Feeling too hot to sleep? As summer temperatures soar across the UK, getting restful sleep can be a challenge. You’re tossing and turning in bed, soaked in sweat, waking up feeling drowsy - it’s an all too familiar struggle. 

Here in England, the highest temperatures ever recorded occurred last summer. And the summer we’re now entering is forecast to be another scorcher. High temperatures challenge our health in many ways, including how well we sleep, which can lead to daytime impairments such as fatigue.