Is 13.5 tog duvet warm enough for winter?
A 13.5 tog winter duvet is perfect for the colder months, depending on how low the temperature drops in your bedroom overnight. Ideally you should try to keep your bedroom heated to between 18 and 21 degrees overnight but, if your home gets colder, then you could even go all the way up to 15 tog.
What is better 13.5 or 15 tog duvet?
In older houses you’re most likely to be comfortable under a 13.5 Tog duvet or possibly a 15 Tog duvet if you are prone to feeling the cold. These older, traditional build properties might be full of character, but they’re very difficult to keep warm in winter.
Is 13.5 tog too hot?
We offer three different All season duvet combinations, a 13.5 tog duvet (4.5 tog plus 9 tog), an 11.5 tog duvet (2.5 tog plus 9 tog) and a 7 tog duvet (2.5 tog plus 4.5 tog)….Bedding size guide.
| Tog rating | Season / heat | Feel |
|---|---|---|
| All season 13.5 tog | 4.5 tog + 9 tog | Very warm |
| All season 11.5 tog | 2.5 tog + 9 tog | Warm |
Should I get a 10.5 or 13.5 tog duvet?
The higher the tog rating, the warmer the duvet, with 2.5 – 7 tog perfect for spring and summer and 10.5 – 13.5 ideal for autumn and winter. If you want flexibility and versatility, all-season duvets are a great choice.
Is 15 tog too much?
If you live in a new modern property with good insulation, full central heating and double glazing, you might find a traditional winter duvet Tog of 13.5 or 15 Tog is simply too warm for you to get to sleep.
What is the best tog duvet for all year round?
If you’re less sensitive and just want one duvet, a 10.5 tog duvet is considered a good all-rounder that can be used throughout the year.
What is the highest tog duvet you can buy?
15 tog
The scale is simple, ranging from 1 to 4.5 tog for cooler options, to the extra-warming 15 tog duvets. The tog rating tells you how good your duvet is at trapping air (which is basically what insulation is) and therefore provide more warmth.
How often should you replace a duvet?
every two to five years
How long can you keep a duvet? The Sleep Council suggests duvets are replaced every two to five years, but it is possible to extend the length of your duvet’s life. Duvet protectors are much easier to wash and can protect your duvet from stains and picking up dust mites.
What’s the warmest duvet?
The best winter duvets to keep the chill away this cold snap
- Quietest to sleep with: Silentnight Eco Comfort 13.5 Tog.
- Best hypoallergenic duvet: The Woolroom Deluxe Wool Duvet Warm.
- Best luxe down duvet: The White Company Perfect Every Day Duck Down 13.5 Tog.
- Best luxe fibre duvet: Simba Hybrid Duvet.
Is 15 tog too warm?
15 tog – 15 tog duvets are at the really heavy duty end of the scale, and will keep you very toasty in bed, even during the winter. These are the warmest duvets available, and for this reason they aren’t for everyone. However, they may be useful in older properties where the insulation perhaps isn’t as good.
How do you get rid of old duvets?
How do I dispose of old pillows and duvets?
- Pet bedding: Some people recommend trying to donate them to a local pet refuge or sanctuary.
- Homeless shelters: Likewise, some homeless shelters may accept donations of old pillows and duvets, as well as any old blankets.