The duvet (pronounced "due-vay") is also known by many other names, such as down comforter or duvet insert. The first recorded use of this bedding is in the 1700s. Back in the days, people in rural Europe used to stuff flat bags with down feathers of the eider ducks to keep themselves warm. These days, duvets are generally filled with other materials such as wool, cotton, silk, and artificial fibers. Nowadays, they generally replace the use of a quilt or bedspread in the bedroom which is used for warming a bed. The name itself is actually French for 'down' canada goose parka, which refers to the down feathers of birds. Duvets are usually not washable as water can actually damage the filler. Because of this, it is essential to have a duvet cover to protect the comforter. The covers usually come in many patterns and color options so that they can help create a certain mood or atmosphere in your bedroom. And just like bed sheets and pillow cases, they are changeable (sometimes reversible) and washable, so that you can keep your bed and bedroom fresh and clean by replacing the cover regularly. The role of a duvet cover to a duvet is basically similar to the role of a pillow case to a pillow.

Actually, it is necessary to differentiate between a duvet and a duvet cover. There might be a little misunderstanding about the use of these two terms. As a matter of fact, people in the United States usually refer a duvet cover using the word 'duvet' only. On the other hand, people who live in Europe and Canada often refer a down comforter as a duvet. If you by any chance are a Canadian who is intending to buy a duvet cover in the United States, you need to make sure that you use the appropriate term.

These days, duvet covers are made from quality materials to provide a more comfortable sleeping experience. A down comforter with excellent quality is usually stuffed with white goose down which is sanitized and de-dusted. The cheaper ones are usually filled with polyester fiber or cotton. Meanwhile, the 'bags' are usually made of materials like rayon, microfiber, suede, polyester, silk blends, and so forth. A well made duvet cover, under proper treatment, can stay warm as well as fluffy although it has been used for a long period of time.

Although can be purchased separately, usually you will find a duvet cover as a part of a bedding set. It is sold along with other bedding items such as a bed sheet, pillowcases, and a bed skirt in matching patterns and colors. The covers are normally sold according to the size of the bed. The sizes include Single (39 x 75 inches), Double (54 x 75 inches), Queen (60 x 80 inches), Olympic Queen (66 x 80 inches), King (76 x 80 inches), California King (72 x 84 inches), and so forth. You can easily purchase them from various online or brick-and-mortar retailers.

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