As summer temperatures rise, you swap pants for shorts and boots for sandals. But do you also need to swap your thick duvet for a lightweight one in your bedroom? Many people, particularly in Hong Kong, make this change, using what they call ‘冷氣被’ or ‘air-conditioning duvet’. In the U.S., these are known as summer comforters. This bedding item is perfect for surviving Hong Kong’s weather.
While some believe the only difference between a winter and summer duvet is thickness, there is more to the design than meets the eye. Duvet design is backed by science, and it’s important to consider whether this science supports the switch to a lightweight summer duvet in Hong Kong. Here are the top 5 facts you should know when choosing the best summer duvets:
1. You might not need a dedicated summer duvet at all. Filled with materials like cotton, polyester, or microfiber, summer duvets are available for purchase separately or as part of a thicker duvet set, which is common in Hong Kong for greater flexibility throughout the year.
Investing in the right duvet can save you time, space, and money. With the correct knowledge, you can find a duvet that provides optimal body temperature regulation for all seasons. This eliminates the need to switch duvets, saving storage space and your hard-earned dollars!
A summer duvet isn’t necessarily thin. In Hong Kong, it’s crucial to choose the right duvet to meet your summer needs. The heat and humidity often lead to reliance on air conditioning. A low breathability duvet can make you feel hot, while a thinner low-insulation duvet can make you feel cold with the air conditioner on full blast. Look for a duvet that is breathable and provides proper insulation to ensure comfortable sleep during summer and warmth in winter.
Choose a microfiber filling in your lightweight summer duvet for lasting comfort. Modern lightweight summer duvets often feature microfiber filling, which is cost-effective and highly efficient for maintaining coziness, whether or not you use air conditioning.
As summer approaches, it’s time to consider switching your duvet to ensure a comfortable sleep. Contrary to popular belief, a cotton and polyester mix is not the best choice for summer duvets. This combination is heavy and lacks breathability, making it uncomfortable. Instead, opt for microfiber filling, which is hypoallergenic and mimics the texture and warmth of natural goose or duck down at a lower price point.
Microfiber filling uses high-grade synthetic fibers that are shaved to resemble down, offering a lighter weight and eliminating allergy concerns related to animal products. A prime example of this is the All-Season Duvet, which utilizes microfiber filling effectively.
When choosing the ideal summer duvet, there are certain features that are essential. Our must-have list includes a hypoallergenic duvet, which is crucial for those with sensitive skin or allergies, especially in air-conditioned bedrooms.
Creating a checklist can help you identify the right duvet for your needs. Look for features that prioritize comfort, breathability, and hypoallergenic properties to ensure a good night’s sleep throughout the summer.
A breathable duvet is a great choice to escape bad dreams and humid weather. Whether you want a moment alone or a playdate with your kids, it helps avoid stickiness and humid moisture that heavy non-breathable duvets bring.
The filling and material of a heat-insulating duvet need strong heat-insulating properties to keep you warm while sleeping. Sleeping is a good way to de-stress, especially when you snuggle into a cloud-like lightweight duvet. A high-quality duvet should last a long time. A warranty ensures your investment in quality bedding isn’t short-term. Depending on your budget and preferences, consider having multiple duvets or one suitable for year-round use.As summer arrives and the temperature rises, we change from pants to shorts and boots to sandals. But should we also swap our thick duvet or comforter for a lightweight one in our bedroom? If you’re considering this, you’re not alone. Summer duvets or comforters are common in Hong Kong households and are even called “air-conditioning duvet” (冷氣被). In the U.S., they are known as summer comforters.
For many people, the main difference between a winter and summer duvet is thickness. However, duvet design is more complex than just thickness. Does science require Hong Kong families to switch to a lightweight summer duvet or comforter? Let’s explore the top 5 facts to help you choose the best summer duvets: 1. You might not need a dedicated summer duvet or comforter at all. Summer duvets filled with cotton, polyester, or microfiber can be bought separately or as part of a thicker duvet set (子母被), which is common in Hong Kong for year-round flexibility. But with the right knowledge and investment, you can buy one duvet that regulates body temperature optimally and lasts all four seasons, saving you time, storage space, and money! 2. A summer duvet or comforter isn’t necessarily thin. In Hong Kong, it’s crucial to choose the right duvet for summer due to the heat and humidity. A low breathability duvet will make you feel hot, and a thin, low-insulation one will make you feel cold with the air conditioner on full blast. Look for a duvet or comforter that is breathable and provides proper insulation for a good night’s sleep in summer and warmth in winter. 3. Choose a microfibre filling for lasting summer comfort. A lightweight summer duvet or comforter with microfibre filling is a cost-effective and efficient way to stay cozy with or without air conditioning. While a cotton and polyester mix might seem like a good choice for summer duvet filling, it’s heavy and doesn’t breathe well. At the higher end of the market, you can find microfibre filling that mimics natural goose or duck down but is 100% hypoallergenic. Microfibre filling uses high-grade synthetic fibres shaved to mimic the texture and warmth of down, offering a lower price, lighter weight, and zero allergy concerns regarding animal products. The All-Season Duvet is a prime example of using microfiber filling smartly.As summer approaches, the question arises: Should you be switching your duvet? Here are the top 5 facts about summer duvets.
4. You need a checklist when choosing the ideal duvet. Some features are nice to have, while others are vital but easily overlooked. Our must-have list includes: Hypoallergenic duvet (or comforter): You can’t use a duvet that irritates your skin and nose, especially in an air-conditioned bedroom. Waking up with a dozen sneezes is not a good start to the day. Breathable duvet (or comforter): A breathable duvet is a great escape from bad dreams and humid weather. Whether you need a moment alone or a playdate with your children, you can avoid the stickiness and humid moisture of non-breathable duvets. Heat-insulating duvet (or comforter): The filling and material inside your duvet should have strong heat-insulating properties to keep you warm while you sleep. Lightweight duvet: Sleeping is a great way to de-stress, especially when snuggling into a cloud-like lightweight duvet. A good warranty! Duvet longevity depends on its material, filling, and usage. However, a high-quality duvet (or comforter) should last a long time. A warranty ensures that your investment in quality bedding is not short-term. On top of this, depending on your budget and preferences, consider whether you want multiple duvets or one suitable for year-round use. Tests conducted and certifications attained are further proofs of the quality of the item you are purchasing. 5. Don’t forget your bedding. Once you’ve selected your duvet, spend the same amount of time choosing your bedding. Look for 100% cotton of good quality. An example is the Egyptian Cotton Hotel Sheets, which uses the finest Egyptian cotton. This species of cotton is rare and expensive, used exclusively in luxury products. The long fibres with few exposed ends make the threads smoother and 4X stronger and softer than regular cotton. Combined with a 1-ply one-over-four sateen weave and a thread count of 400, it’s no wonder our sheets are used exclusively by leading luxury hotels worldwide. The weather in Hong Kong can be unpredictable in the months leading into summer. It can be warm and sweaty in the morning but turn cool and windy in the afternoon. Stay on top of the changing weather and enjoy your favorite duvet as we move into the hot months of the year! Now armed with our summer duvet guide, we wish you the best of luck choosing the perfect lightweight summer duvet or all-season duvet that suits Hong Kong’s notoriously fickle weather.