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A duvet that never has a cover on

233 replies

Ohjustbuggeroff · 06/10/2024 16:46

Is this weird?

Buying a duvet from Primark etc and not buying a duvet cover, just using this duvet as it is?

Anyone do this?

OP posts:
Littletreefrog · 06/10/2024 18:08

Ohjustbuggeroff · 06/10/2024 18:05

What do people mean by using a sheet underneath? A sheet on the bed?

Nope it goes person, sheet, duvet. That's how my DM has always done it. Although the duvet does have a cover as well.

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Ohjustbuggeroff · 06/10/2024 18:05

What do people mean by using a sheet underneath? A sheet on the bed?

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DadJoke · 06/10/2024 18:03

There isn’t anything unhygienic about it if you have sheet underneath, but it’s a bit strange. We use douvet covers even though I’d rather unclog the shower drain than put one on.

Puddlewoman · 06/10/2024 18:02

Would you consider a sheet between you and the duvet for easy washing? A bit like the sheets and blanket system of old I remember sleeping over at my grandads he never had duvets

Shadyshady · 06/10/2024 18:00

Ok...just me then. My duvet is so lovely and soft and I prefer it touching my skin than a cotton cover. Feels all soft and sinks into me. A cover just skims over me and is very un-snuggly!!

Boobygravy · 06/10/2024 17:51

Microfiber duvet covers are really light and quick drying.
And my amazon one has a zip.

Original poster
Ohjustbuggeroff · 06/10/2024 17:40

Something like this

A duvet that never has a cover on
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Choochoo21 · 06/10/2024 17:40

Unless it’s a coverless duvet or a quilt then YANBU.

Duvet covers are so much easier to wash, dry and store so I don’t know why anyone would not put one on.

Isobel201 · 06/10/2024 17:36

I have a coverless duvet but I don't wash it every week because it doesn't fit in my washing machine. I pop it in my mum's machine as its a 10kg one.

Oliack1417 · 06/10/2024 17:31

We have cover less duvets on the children's beds. They're great, wash easily in the machine and dry super quick. They're a lovely blue colour and look great on their beds.

Imbusytodaysorry · 06/10/2024 17:30

Also the bed is warmer with a cover as it’s extra layers.
I like nice bedding not stuff that makes you un uncomfortable .

PayYourselfFirst · 06/10/2024 17:27

I get too hot which is why I prefer natural fibres.
I cant bear polyester for that reason, its not breathable.

Skippydoodle · 06/10/2024 17:23

I have a thin 4 tog white duvet. I get very hot at night, so if I then put a cover on it, it’s way too much for me. I just bung it on a hot wash once a week, it dries really fast on the line or in the dryer. Personally I don’t see the problem?

SummerFeverVenice · 06/10/2024 17:21

Isn’t that just a quilt?

Pieceofpurplesky · 06/10/2024 17:20

I have a coverless duvet and love it. It dries in a couple of hours.

AvoidingStalkers · 06/10/2024 17:13

If its just a normal duvet that is meant to have a cover on then yes it's weird, it depends though if you are doing it because you can't be arsed putting the cover on or if you are on the bones of your arse skint and its the only way your child will have a cover. Context is everything really.

PayYourselfFirst · 06/10/2024 17:12

Oh god that one is polyester and nicro fibre!
No thanks I will stick to my linen bedlinen @TeamPlaying

TeamPlaying · 06/10/2024 17:04

If it’s not made to be a coverless duvet, it’s weird.

TeamPlaying · 06/10/2024 17:02

PayYourselfFirst · 06/10/2024 17:00

I don't really understand coverless duvets
Why would you want to wash the whole thing every week?
It must take ages to dry.
Duvet cover is thin and dries much quicker

A coverless duvet is made differently to a normal duvet. Our coverless duvets dry more quickly than our duvet covers.

MyKidsAreTooNoisy · 06/10/2024 17:01

CatherinedeBourgh · 06/10/2024 16:58

I do this. I use a sheet underneath it.

I hate duvet covers.

Is it because you don’t like the faff on putting the cover back on?

MayaPinion · 06/10/2024 17:01

Is it a coverless one? There are some excellent ones that can be thrown in the washing machine and dried easily like these (I covet one)

www.finebedding.co.uk/products/night-lark-linen-print-coverless-duvet?variant=39791832760382

If so, carry on. If it's a regular duvet they're not designed to be washed and dried easily and would likely get fairly gross fairly quickly. Read the laundry instructions carefully.

PayYourselfFirst · 06/10/2024 17:00

I don't really understand coverless duvets
Why would you want to wash the whole thing every week?
It must take ages to dry.
Duvet cover is thin and dries much quicker

CatherinedeBourgh · 06/10/2024 16:58

I do this. I use a sheet underneath it.

I hate duvet covers.

whatsinanameeh · 06/10/2024 16:57

whatsinanameeh · 06/10/2024 16:56

The material on a duvet normally
Isn't very comfy unless you buy a nice cotton one

However, my son has cover list. Davies one is a PlayStation one and one is a Minecraft one, but I've seen other ones too. They just got in and out a wash no problem as they are sort of "stitched like quilted

Cover less duvets, sorry

gamerchick · 06/10/2024 16:57

Be a pain to ruddy wash every week like, but you can do what you want really.