I know this is not exactly what you’re looking for, but….I recently switched to a quilt, rather than a comforter and I have zero regrets. I got one from Land’s End that is modern, with a velvety texture. It’s a wonderful weight, looks attractive, and can be layered with blankets/sheets to get the perfect temp. Answer from Comprehensive-Hawk67 on reddit.com
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reddit.com › r/bitcheswithtaste › bwt: have you found a really wonderful comforter?
r/bitcheswithtaste on Reddit: BWT: Have you found a really wonderful comforter?
February 24, 2025 -

I hate my duvet/cover scenario. I want a really wonderful, 1-piece comforter. Machine washable, please. Under $300 for a King would be ideal.

I can run hot but I also love a little weight on me. I’ve been eyeing Quince comforters but will take any recs. Thank you!

EDIT: To clarify — one piece means I don’t want a duvet + insert. Just a comforter… or maybe a quilt since some of those ideas are sounding good.

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reddit.com › r/moneydiariesactive › seeking recommendations to upgrade our bedding!
r/MoneyDiariesACTIVE on Reddit: Seeking recommendations to upgrade our bedding!
June 12, 2020 -

or something else?

Hi there, my fiancé and I are looking to upgrade our bedding from a Target Duvet to something a little more luxurious and adult-worthy. Don’t really have a price point since this would be a wedding registry item.

We have a kind sized bed and run warm when we sleep, so I’m unsure if we need a comforter, quilt, or duvet. Putting the duvet on over the insert has been the bane of my existence, but maybe because we have a cruddy target one.

Our aesthetic is plain/white, and I’m particularly interested in Buffy or Parachute but not sure if they are gimmicks. Would love to hear any suggestions!

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reddit.com › r/bedding › comforter (not duvet) for hot sleeper
r/Bedding on Reddit: Comforter (Not Duvet) For Hot Sleeper
October 19, 2022 -

I've been looking on reddit and other places online, and have realized its hard to find exactly what I'm looking for. I want a comforter that is not a duvet insert that I don't need to buy a duvet cover for. Other than that, my main requirements are that it is not warm (I'm a hot sleeper), and is machine washable.

I've been reading recommendations about bamboo, silk, or a lower percentage down comforter but I don't care too much about material as long as its soft and sleeps cool.

Final thing I realized I should include is that my budget is ~$200. Does anyone have recommendations or places I should be looking?

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The problem is that about 99% of comforters are polyester-filled (or plastic-based if you want to get technical about it). Comforters and Duvet Inserts are close cousins (and sometimes are the same thing, ngl) so it becomes confusing for many people when they search for comforters and find that an insert is basically labeled as a comforter. Sometimes the 'comforters' will have ties/loops on the ends to help attach it inside of the duvet, and other times it won't. It is pretty frustrating for many people that are looking specifically for just duvet inserts or just comforters (with fill material inside of them). I just basically have taken to calling anything with fill that has no loops/ties a comforter since that's what the majority of them are. It's just the norm: Comforters with a color/pattern on them (that's not just white) tend to be poly-fill 9 times out of 10. Poly-fill, unfortunately, really, really sucks at temp regulation. It usually traps heat, is horrible to dry (plastic doesn't do well expelling water or with high heat b/c it will melt), and will clump over time inside the comforter (especially if you wash it) and then you'll be left with a lumpy mass. I had a comforter from Chic Home that was polyfill and microfiber for years and had no clue what I was getting into with it until I had it for a few months and the deed had been done, so to speak. Ok; here's a question that will make or break this whole dilemma of yours: Do you want your comforter to have a pattern on it (like a detailed colored pattern/image) or do you want just a white comforter (like most inserts look like)? Are you OK with a comforter that is just solid colors (or 2-toned, at the most)? That, more than anything, will determine what direction we can proceed in, because if you want a patterned comforter then the chances of you finding one without poly-fill that will overheat you at night will be very, very slim :( Let me know and I'll do my best to help you find something that will work for you depending on the circumstances.
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I recently bought a lyocell comforter called "Buffy Cloud." I think it's terrific. Lyocell is evidently made from eucalyptus, and it's great for those of us who sleep hot. The company also sells an even lighter one called "Buffy Breeze" for folks who live in hot climates. To me, the difference between a comforter and a duvet insert is washability. The Buffy Cloud is machine washable. (Evidently older versions were not.)
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nytimes.com › sleep › sheets and bedding › the best comforters
The 6 Best Comforters of 2025 | Reviews by Wirecutter
October 20, 2025 - We’ve tried dozens of comforters, spending hundreds of hours sleeping on them. Here are the six best.
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reddit.com › r/bedding › very hot sleeper looking for comforter recommendations (in the south)
r/Bedding on Reddit: Very hot sleeper looking for comforter recommendations (in the south)
October 8, 2021 -

Hi all!

I’m a very very hot sleeper, under a nice cool sheet and a comforter I am waking up in a furnace of human heat even with it 57° in my bedroom.

I’ve been doing some research and it looks Brooklinen and Casper have some great options. Also it seems avoiding synthetic materials is highly recommended to keep from holding heat.

Casper has one that is wool-lined to wick moisture away with a light down fill. https://casper.com/bedding/duvets/humidity-fighting-duvet/buy/

And Brooklinen is a bit cheaper (and bonus has a longer return policy) https://www.brooklinen.com/products/down-comforter

I do prefer a little more weight than just a sheet…

Have you had any luck with comforters/duvets/etc for such a hot sleeper? I am in the south, spring has barely popped up, but it will get hot and it will get very humid and I’m tired (no pun intended) of not getting sleep because I’m a human lava.

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reddit.com › r/bedding › who sells the best comforters in your opinion?
r/Bedding on Reddit: Who sells the best comforters in your opinion?
March 18, 2024 - At least when I went to check what they currently have More replies ... it's relative. to ME the important thing is NO chemicals and NO store fragrance..... MY best is sleepandbeyond.com shropshire washable wool comforters (pillows, mattress ...
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reddit.com › r/bedding › recommendations for a quality comforter
r/Bedding on Reddit: Recommendations for a Quality Comforter
July 12, 2025 -

I've been on the search for a quality comforter for about a year now. I've mostly had cheap Walmart, Amazon and occasional Macy's comforter sets my whole life and I'm finally ready for a nicer, quality piece. I've done some research but all the companies I look at seem to be a mixed bag. I'm not looking to spend more than $200 if possible and I'm looking for something on the lighter, cooler side for fabrics.

I recently purchased from The Company Store and was very upset when the comforter tore adjusting it in the middle of the night less than 30 days after purchasing it, so I'm hesitant in buying from them again.

So to make a long story short, what's a quality company to purchase from that will last and still feel luxurious?

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reddit.com › r/bedding › where can i find a better lightweight comforter?
r/Bedding on Reddit: Where can I find a better lightweight comforter?
August 28, 2022 -

I've been on a comforter hunt. I've done lots of research through lots of reddit posts and best ofs and I haven't gotten far.

I'm a hot sleeper. My place stays ~70F at night while I sleep (I live in a condo building, even if it's 65F outside, heat from other units rise and keep things warm). I recently got linen sheets (from MagicLinen) that have been awesome. They're not quite as soft and breathable as the modal sheets I had, but they're also not pilling after 2 washes and feel like they'll last more than a year. I need more than just a top sheet or else I get too cold. In the interim, I have this comforter:

A cheap <$30 Target comforter

This has, surprisingly, been cool enough for me. Some nights it might even be 1 degree too cool, which is fine. The problem with it is the microfiber shell is scratchy, it doesn't feel great. So, I've been hunting for another cool yet kinda luxurious comforter.

Through lots of reading, it sounded like wool was the "best" option for a cool comforter - more thermo-regulating than down and shouldn't get hot like polyfill (except my polyfill is so cheap I guess there's not enough in it to make it hot?). So, I got a 250gsm wool duvet insert. Since wool is not easily washable and has no color options, a duvet cover was a must. I got a nice percale cotton cover that feels so nice to the touch. Put it all together, threw it on top of the linen sheets, crawled into bed... I'm baking. I tried to sleep in it, thinking the wool would do its thing, but nope. I wake up in the middle of the night dying of thirst because I was overheating.

No biggie, I probably just went too heavy on the wool. The lightest I can find is 150 gsm, so I pull the trigger. Put it in the cover and... still too hot. I could tell it was definitely cooler, but I also quickly knew it was going to result in the same problem.

So... what am I doing wrong? Is there a trick to the wool I'm missing? I think part of the problem is between the shell of the insert and the duvet cover itself, that's 4 layers of cotton that don't exactly help with the whole "breathable" bit, so that whole plan seems pretty scuffed. Meanwhile, this cheap polyfill one is still the coolest thing I've come across - I just wish I could find the same thing with a nicer shell. Is anybody aware of such a cool lightweight polyfill with a nice shell? Or something besides polyfill that comes in different colors and doesn't need a cover?

I also haven't gone the route of blankets yet because I like the airy fluffiness of a comforter. If it gets colder in the winter, I'll likely add a blanket as an extra layer anyways, but I'd still like a comforter on top.

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reddit.com › r/bedding › i'm looking for the best cooling comforter or blanket, but damn i've been running circles around reddit and google all morning...
r/Bedding on Reddit: I'm looking for the best cooling comforter or blanket, but damn I've been running circles around Reddit and Google all morning...
February 2, 2025 -

I'm looking for something more cooling, as I get so warm at night. My room is the warmest in the house and I've tested it several degrees Fahrenheit warmer than the living room. I have the vent blowing but it doesn't work well.

Well I have a cotton comforter but it's a bit thick and I'm thinking to swap it out. Every brand I look into seems to have pros and then there is one or several comments with major cons. Here is what I've looked into so far.

Peru Pima: This one flew under the radar and I wasn't able to find much online but the people who had them did love them. I found a few comments saying they lost their softness after a wash and began to pill.

Rest Evercool: This one has tons of controversy, not being cooling, customer service, pilling, etc. At a glance it looks perfect but I'm not inclined to buy based on price and complaints.

Aeptom Eucalyptus Lyocell Comforter: An option I found after some digging but doesn't have much to back it up.

Sijo Clima TempTune Comforter: This comforter seems to fit the bill but there are complaints of returning and customer service being a nightmare.

And then there's a lot of opinions and reviews saying bamboo, but bamboo is really rayon and bad for you, cotton is the way to go, but then that rabbit hole goes deep too :P

Having to weed out who actually enjoys their comforter, and who is a paid ad, damn! What a world we live in. I feel bad for those who are less internet-savvy.

Can anyone recommend a cooling comforter or blanket that is high quality and not super thick? (if it's thick but cooling that's fine [I'm looking for something to keep me cool]).

TLDR: I can't find a good cooling comforter. Can anyone recommend or do you have any reviews based on the brands I mentioned?

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reddit.com › r/bedding › i want the fluffiest overstuffed monster of a comforter possible
r/Bedding on Reddit: I WANT THE FLUFFIEST OVERSTUFFED MONSTER OF A COMFORTER POSSIBLE
February 7, 2024 -

So I just bought a new bed and I’m finally able to make my floofy dream cloud come true.

However, all the comforter/quilt/duvet inserts I’ve looked at look like sad, pathetic, gangly slices of depression and I would really love to be able to jump onto cotton candy and fucking sunshine!!

Does anyone know how I can achieve this? I don’t care about it being warm or what it’s made of I would just like it to be crazy fluffy and soft.

Thanks!

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reddit.com › r/bedding › looking for a great comforter!
Looking for a great comforter! : r/Bedding
February 28, 2023 - Agreed over here! We've had a BedSure duvet w/ cover for the past year and it is nice and warm and comfortable, only swapping down to something lighter during the peak couple months of summer time heat up here in New England. Just bought a King size bed, so already have another one on order!
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reddit.com › r/buyitforlife › down comforters, having difficulty finding a good brand.
r/BuyItForLife on Reddit: Down comforters, having difficulty finding a good brand.
July 15, 2019 -

So I’ve been searching for a nice down comforter for the past month and I can’t seem to figure out how to choose. Some brands I’ve found are feathered friends, plumeria bay, company store, and pacific coast feather.

The issue in finding is none of these brands clearly state whether or not they use Chinese construction and just fill the comforters themselves, they also seem to lack detail as to the fill type and amount.

Anyone here have input as to how to pick a good brand for a comforter?

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reddit.com › r/buyitforlife › recommendations: bed comforter and sheet sets
Recommendations: Bed comforter and sheet sets : r/BuyItForLife
November 15, 2021 - The Saatva All-Year Down Alternative Comforter promises you a luxurious night’s sleep – and it delivers too. It’s warm and cozy, yet airy and breathable. This powerful mix makes it one of the best comforters for all types of sleeper.
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reddit.com › r/buyitforlife › looking for good sheets/duvet/duvet covers or comforters… bifl bedding?!
r/BuyItForLife on Reddit: Looking for good sheets/duvet/duvet covers OR comforters… BIFL bedding?!
May 26, 2020 -

Looking to upgrade our bedding. We always buy some pretty cheap comforters or duvets and duvet covers and they always seem to get worn out so quickly and become less comfortable.

Looking for the best sheets, best comforter OR duvet + duvet cover.. even pillows thrown in there if someone knows of some really great ones. I get that this kinda stuff can’t really be BIFL and do need to be replaced eventually but I’m looking for something that will last! I’m in Canada by the way so looking for stuff that I can find here or ships here.

Thanks in advance!

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reddit.com › r/buyitforlife › looking for a fluffy, lightweight comforter for 2 very hot sleepers
r/BuyItForLife on Reddit: Looking for a fluffy, lightweight comforter for 2 very hot sleepers
March 29, 2023 -

My partner and I run very hot at night and can’t seem to find the right comforter. We live in a pretty warm area year round and don’t have A/C or a heater. Our biggest problem is we want something light and fluffy thats soft on your skin, and gives you that ‘hotel cloud comforter’ type feeling, but can also keep us cool in the summers and warmer in the winters. It seems like a lot of the temperature regulating ones are thinner and not always as cozy as you want them to be? I’ve heard of trying a wool one as those seem to be the best for temp, but I’m worried we would get too hot especially in the summers. Appreciate any and all suggestions!!