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A comforter is used to warm; a duvet is simply a thin cover that is used to both protect the comforter from rips and stains and to be decorative.
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Is there any difference between a comforter cover and a duvet cover?
A duvet cover is another name for a comforter cover. Duvet is a French word meaning down. Duvet covers are comforter covers. Duvet covers can be used to protect and cover any comforter but are especially recommended to protect down comforters from dirt and oils.
What is the difference between a down comforter and a down duvet?
A down comforter is something that might be provided to a young child to help them sleep at night. On the other hand, a down duvet is a large blanket which anyone might use to sleep under.
If I keep my down comforter covered in a duvet does this mean that I don't have to get the comforter dry cleaned?
WHen kept in a Duvet a comforter will not need to be cleaned.
What is the purpose of a duvet cover?
Decorative and protective, a duvet cover is to protect one's duvet comforter- a light, yet warm comforter filled with down and feathers- in a subtle yet fashionable manner.
What is a 5 letter word for comforter?
Duvet.
Is a duvet cover warm enough to use in place of a comforter?
No, a duvet cover is not thick enough to do much good. Use a comforter or another blanket.
Where can you buy a completely gold sequin comforter or duvet cover?
You can buy a golden sequin comforter or a duvet cover in a few places. You can buy them online or the store.
What does the word 'dekbedovertrek' translate to in English?
The Dutch word "dekbedovertrek" translates to "duvet cover" in english. A duvet cover is defined as a small covering for the comforter layer of bedding. Duvet covers are intended to keep the comforter, or duvet, clean and free of wear.
What is a duvet set?
a duvet was classically considered any comforter filled with a down-like material. now it is mostly considered a cover for a down comforter. a duvet set is usually a duvet cover with a dust ruffle and and some pillow shams or pillowcases.
What is the difference between a duvet cover and a coverlet?
A duvet cover is basically a shell that you put a comforter into. A coverlet is a thin comforter or blanket like a quilt. A coverlet is generally smaller than the old style bedspread as well. It can be quilted, tacked (which typically has 3 layers - topside, batten or fill, and the underside. A Matelessé is a single ply fabric often with a woven in pattern. Duvet (synonymous in the US with Duvet cover - however in Europe a duvet is generally considered the fill such as a down comforter) is effectively a large pillowcase. When looking for a duvet consider a light sheet weight fabric as a heavy fabric has too much weight and can be uncomfortable to sleep under. Hope that helps.
Can I put a comforter that is king sized into a Queen duvet cover and still have it look semi-decent?
A king sized comforter will not fit in a Queen sized duvet cover.
Can you use a duvet and a quilt?
Duvet is another word for comforter. A duvet cover is like a big, big pillowcase into which you insert your comforter (or duvet). Like a pillowcase, the duvet cover keeps the duvet clean longer.
