What tog is a winter duvet?
Winter is here and with it comes the colder nights. During the autumn months, you may have been sleeping under a thin summer duvet or without a duvet at all – so it’s about time that you levelled up your sleep and upgraded to a higher tog. In the lead-up to winter, investing in a heavyweight duvet with a higher tog can help you stay warm and keep your bed extra snuggly.
Here we’ll guide you through our favourite winter duvets and our recommended tog for those chilly nights.
Keep warm and cosy
Sometimes all you want to do is snuggle up in bed under a thick winter duvet.
A winter duvet is much thicker than a summer one, as it needs to keep you warm during those colder months. Even if you don’t use it every night, having one on hand will come in handy when the cold snap inevitably hits. Duvets can be found in many different weights and togs and our buying guide can also help you find the right one for you.
Improve your sleep
Choosing the right duvet in the winter season will allow you to maintain your body temperature at night so that you do not wake up shivering during the night.
It is also a good idea for people who are sensitive to cold temperatures or suffer from rheumatism or arthritis. A quality winter duvet with a high tog rating should retain heat well. Especially when compared to other types of naturally filled bedding such as goose down or feather quilts.
Here at Sleepy People, we have a wide range of winter duvets including top picks made especially for allergy sufferers to protect against bacteria and dust mites.
What tog do I need for winter?
A tog rating measures the warmth of your duvet. In other words, the higher the tog = the warmer the duvet.
The main difference between a winter and summer duvet is the fill. For example, a summer duvet has only 60g of soft and fluffy fibres (known as hollow fibre) per square metre. In comparison, winter equivalents have up to 200g per square metre. That’s double or triple the amount of down in each of your feathers.
If you’re looking to find out more about duvet togs and what it means (tog is short for thermal rating) then keep reading. These are our top three togs for winter:
15 tog duvet
Think the cosiest of all winter duvets. The 15 tog rating is one of the highest tog ratings available, so it will keep you insulated and at your warmest. We love cosying up all toasty warm in an extra-thick and marshmallow-like duvet so if this also sounds like you, then a higher tog could be the perfect option.
13.5 tog duvet
If you are sensitive to changes in the weather, try a 13.5 tog temperature regulating duvet instead— it’s a little heavier than the 10.5 tog duvet and will still ensure you stay warm when it’s cold outside.
10.5 tog duvet
When it comes to duvets, the 10.5 tog duvet is the best all-rounder for most people. It is still considered to be a good weight for winter but is less insulating than the higher ratings. This tog is often seen as an all seasons duvet as it can work well in both summer and winter.
Top tip: you could also add a 4.5 tog summer duvet on top of your 10.5 tog as an extra later to create the ultimate winter duvet.
Our roundup of the best winter duvets
1. Silentnight Warm & Cosy Duvet – 15 Tog
Our Silentnight Warm & Cosy Duvet is perfect for winter. This style of duvet will allow you to maintain your body temperature at night so that you do not wake up too cold.
It is generously filled with soft and fluffy fibres which results in a comforting duvet that cocoons around you. The 15-high tog is ideal for colder months and is covered in microfibre that is soft to the touch for exceptional comfort throughout the night.
2. Silentnight Deep Sleep Duvet – 15 Tog
Sink into a deeper sleep. Generously filled for endless comfort and support, helping you to sleep more deeply every night. It is generously filled and covered in soft fabric which results in a soft, cosy and lofty duvet that will envelop you with comfort. The Silentnight Deep Sleep Duvet provides additional warmth without adding weight to ensure that you can get a good night’s sleep without being too hot.
3. Silentnight Ultrabounce Duvet – 13.5 Tog
Add some bounce into your bedding and experience unbeatable comfort. Soft, comfortable and ultra-bouncy. It is filled with spiral-shaped fibres that return to shape to keep your duvet feeling lofty, full and cosy, encased in soft-touch covers for extra comfort.
The Silentnight Ultrabounce Duvet is ideal for those who want a winter duvet that is not too bulky. It’s made of polyester filling and has a soft cotton outer cover, making it lightweight but still does the job.
4. Silentnight Just Like Down Duvet – 13.5 Tog
This lovely winter duvet provides the warmth and softness of down without the expensive price tag. It is generously filled with soft and silky fibres that really do feel just like down.
The microfibre winter duvet covers add exceptional softness and comfort which you can enjoy throughout the night.
The Silentnight Just Like Down Duvet has been made with 100% polyester and is machine washable at an eco-friendly 40 degrees. It’s super soft, lightweight, breathable and easy to care for.
5. Silentnight Hotel Collection Duvet – 13.5 Tog
Indulge in the 5-star comfort of a hotel every night with this soft and silky boutique-style duvet. It comes with a stylish and soft check embossed winter duvet cover and is filled with the finest anti-allergy fibres for luxurious comfort. The Silentnight Hotel Collection Duvet 13.5 Tog is made from 100% cotton which is hypoallergenic and dust mite resistant to keep allergy sufferers protected while they sleep.
Plus, it is also eco-friendly and machine washable at 40 degrees.
Know your togs?
If you’re looking for a winter duvet, take a look at our handpicked edit of favourites. They come in different tog ratings so you can choose one that is just right for you. We have everything from warm and cosy 15-tog duvets to ultra-bouncy 13.5-togs, so there really is something for everyone this snuggle season.
Shop now