The 4 best duvet covers of 2023, tested and reviewed

a green Brooklinen heathered cashmere duvet cover thrown on a bed with matching pillows.
The best duvet covers are user-friendly and will stay in place while you sleep. Connie Chen/Insider

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The most important reason to get a duvet cover is to protect your comforter, but it's also a great way to add some style and fun to your bedding. The best duvet covers are functional and durable. Ties that attach to the corner tabs of your comforter are a must to keep the blanket from shifting as you sleep.

We evaluated all these important considerations as we tested seven popular duvet covers. We chose the best duvet covers for different sleeping temperatures, picks to protect our staff reviewed best comforters, plus a luxe option.

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Our picks for best duvet covers

Best overall: Crane & Canopy Duvet Cover - See at Crane & Canopy
Crane & Canopy's Classic Duvet Cover, which comes in many colors and patterns, is by far the softest and most comfortable duvet cover you can sleep under. 

Best for hot sleepers: Casper Hyperlite Duvet Cover - See at Casper
The Casper Hyperlite Duvet Cover is made from breathable Tencel lyocell, making it great for summer nights and hot sleepers. It's soft, light, and airy but has a surprisingly resilient weave. 

Best for winter: Brooklinen Heathered Cashmere Duvet Cover - See at Brooklinen
The Brooklinen Heathered Cashmere Duvet Cover is brushed for extra softness and coziness. Not only is it comfortable, but it's also designed with extra-long corner ties and larger-than-average buttons to make changing your duvet cover easy. 

Best luxury: Matouk Bergamo Duvet Cover - See at Bloomingdale's
The elegant Matouk Bergamo Duvet Cover feels like a crisp and clean white button-down. Though expensive, the brand is a favorite among interior designers, and you'll be able to create a magazine-shoot-worthy bedroom with this cover. 

Best overall: Crane & Canopy Duvet Cover

Crane & Canopy patterned duvet cover on a made bed with matching pillows.
Crane & Canopy

Pros: Very soft, available in a large variety of colors and patterns, "Nova" designs make your bed look polished

Cons: Additional shipping fee 

This duvet cover was the clear standout in our comfort tests. It was my favorite to sleep with because it's soft after just one wash and gets even softer as you use it and wash it more. It's breathable and doesn't run hot, so it's good for most people, and you could use it year-round. (I know I plan to.) 

There are four corner ties and a zippered closing. Neither of those features was specially designed in any way, but they're there, and they're durable. I haven't seen any fraying in the corner ties or experienced a broken zipper. 

With this comfortable duvet, you don't have to compromise on color and style. While many of our picks only offer a handful of colors, you have more than 100 colors and patterns to choose from on the site, including floral, striped, and tropical options. Many designs come in a "traditional" option and the brand's "Nova" design; a clever opitical illusion that makes the bed look neatly made and turned down when the comforter is pulled up.

Read our full Crane & Canopy duvet cover review.

Best for hot sleepers: Casper Hyperlite Duvet Cover

A man making bed with Casper Hyperlite duvet cover in front of a large window overlooking the beach.
Casper

Pros: Thin, lightweight, soft, convenient interior button snaps instead of corner ties 

Cons: A little see-through (if it matters to you)

Linen is often the material we recommend for warm weather and hot sleepers, but its textured feel and wrinkly look aren't for everyone. The Hyperlite collection is a great alternative. It's made from Tencel lyocell, a type of rayon made from wood pulp. 

Part of the reason the duvet cover is so lightweight is that it's very thin — so thin that it's a bit transparent. However, the unique grid weave pattern is pretty strong and doesn't tear or snag at all in bed or the washing machine. 

The grid weave, along with the natural properties of Tencel lyocell, is also what makes these best duvet covers so breathable. I slept with it as summer began to heat up in southern California, and it felt airy and cool every night. The best part is that the Hyperlite material is very soft and cozy, unlike linen. 

I also liked that the interior fasteners were button snaps instead. They held onto the comforter just as well but were slightly faster and easier to use than tying knots. 

Best for winter: Brooklinen Heathered Cashmere Duvet Cover

A green Brooklinen heathered cashmere duvet cover thrown on a bed with matching pillows.
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Pros: Cozy feel, long corner ties, large buttons

Cons: May pill over time, according to some reviewers

Brooklinen's cotton-cashmere blend duvet cover has a similar feel to flannel but is a bit thinner and more lightweight. With its super-soft, brushed construction, it's perfect for snuggling up on cold mornings and wintry nights. If you want to feel like you're sleeping in a cashmere sweater (but more breathable), then you'll love this cover. 

The other standout features of these best duvet covers from Brooklinen are the easy-to-use corner ties and buttons. The ties are longer and broader than most ties I've seen, while the buttons are larger. The result is less time spent wrangling your comforter into the duvet cover and more time enjoying its soft warmth. 

It's also worth noting that Brooklinen has the best return policy of all our top picks. You have a year to return the cover, plus there's a one-year warranty. 

While we didn't experience any pilling after washing the cover a few times, many reviewers have reported pilling issues. We'll be cleaning the cover many more times to track any durability issues. 

For another Brooklinen pick, their Luxe Duvet Cover is also a great pick. Like the heathered cashmere duvet cover, expect user-friendly features in this cover. It's comfortable but not quite as soft as our other picks. One of the best parts is that it fulfills the duty of duvet-cover-as-decor, available in various eye-catching, limited-edition prints and colors. 

Best luxury: Matouk Bergamo Duvet Cover

A folded corner of the white Matouk bergamo duvet cover on a bed.
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Pros: Light and crisp feel, comes in many stitching colors, timeless look

Cons: No corner ties

There's no getting around it — this is quite the investment for a duvet cover. But there's a reason why luxury designers love Matouk. Its bedding is simple, sophisticated, and comfortable, the kind that will never go out of style. 

The brand claims that the Bergamo bedding is "the silkiest and lightest in our collection." Made from extra-long-staple cotton, the softest and strongest cotton you can find, the duvet cover is lightweight and has the perfect balance of soft and crisp. Though it's thin and breathable, it still feels durable, and it holds up well after many washes. 

The cover is bordered by satin stitching, and you can choose from various colors. You can also add a monogram to personalize your cover (but keep in mind, it's an extra $99). 

I was most surprised that the cover didn't come with interior corner ties, given the high price. My comforter didn't end up shifting much inside the duvet cover, but I still prefer corner ties to lock it in. I spoke with a Matouk representative, who said the brand is working on adding ties to all its covers. In the meantime, if you purchase this duvet cover soon, you can put in a special request to have ties added. 

You don't have to spend $750 for a great duvet cover. Our other top picks are a fraction of the price. However, if you are willing and able to splurge a bit, the investment is worth it because every night will feel like you're staying at a luxe hotel. 

How we tested the duvet covers

Brooklinen heathered duvet cover thrown on a bed with matching pillow case and sheets.
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In our first significant update to this guide, we tested each of the best duvet covers with our favorite down alternative comforter and looked at the following criteria: 

Comfort: I slept with each duvet cover for a minimum of three nights and noted the feel and breathability and whether the comforter shifted inside each of the best duvet covers. 

Design: I noted the sizing and the inclusion and arrangement of features like corner ties and the bottom closure. 

Durability: I washed each cover three times and noted any loose threads, pilling, and durability issues. We'll continue sleeping with and washing the best duvet covers to evaluate long-term quality. 

We also spoke to the following bedding and hospitality experts for more insights into duvet covers and the buying process: Liana Thomson, an accessories product developer for Canadian home store EQ3; Chelsea Nightengale, the general manager of The Restoration Hotel in Charleston, SC; and Karen Leonas, a professor of textile sciences at the Wilson College of Textiles, NC State University

Duvet cover FAQs

A teal green and white duvet cover wrapped like a burrito on a bed.
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Do you need a duvet cover?

A duvet cover prevents body oils from touching your comforter so you don't have to wash it as often. Duvet covers are thinner and easier to wash. Plus, duvet covers make it easy to switch up the look of your bed.    


How often should you wash a duvet cover? 

"It's important to wash your duvet cover as often as you wash your sheets," said Chelsea Nightengale, the general manager of The Restoration Hotel. Oils from your body transfer to the cover, so you should wash it every two weeks, a bit less frequently if you use a top sheet. 


How do you put a duvet cover on a comforter?

The experts recommend two ways to put on a duvet cover: the burrito method and the Y method. Read more on how to put on a duvet cover.


How can you style your duvet cover and make your bedding more interesting?

Liana Thomson of Canadian home store EQ3 recommended using a colorful throw for visual interest. Instead of laying it at the foot of the bed, she suggested spreading it on top of the duvet to the pillow line."This is an easy way to style for different seasons," she said.


Does the thread count of my duvet cover matter?

According to Karen Leonas, a professor of textile sciences at the Wilson College of Textiles, NC State University, thread count only applies to cotton. What matters most is the quality of material. Long-staple or extra-long-staple cotton is smooth, strong, and abrasion-resistant. 

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