Maintenance of duvets and pillows How to care for your duvet To extend the lifespan of your duvet, we have a few simple recommendations for you to follow. - Shake your duvet daily to help lift and redistribute the filling, which maintains its insulating ability. Avoid patting the duvet as this can damage the filling.
- Avoid placing a bedspread over your duvet, as this traps moisture in the filling and causes it to collapse.
- If your duvet has flattened, you can refresh it in the tumble dryer with a couple of tennis balls or dryer balls to restore its fluff and airiness.
Washing Note that washing and drying a duvet requires ample time. Allow between 6-8 hours. Always follow the washing instructions on the duvet. To maintain the insulating and warming abilities of your duvet, it should be washed at least twice a year and no more than four times a year. This is because down and feathers can collapse and become flat over time.
Step by step: - Always wash only one duvet at a time - 140x200/220. Double duvets should be washed in machines with a capacity of at least 7kg, preferably more.
- Wash duvets and pillows separately.
- Before washing, check the seams on the duvet for holes.
- Always use enzyme-free detergent for duvets with natural fillings. Ordinary detergent contains enzymes that strip away the natural fat layers, ruining the warmth and insulation properties of down and feathers. Duvets with synthetic fillings can be washed with ordinary detergent.
- Follow the washing instructions on the duvet, but remember that washing at 60 degrees kills living organisms such as house dust mites and mould.
- Finish the wash with a gentle spin cycle.
Tumble drying
- Dry the duvet in a tumble dryer with 2-3 tennis balls or dryer balls to ensure the filling is evenly distributed and free from lumps.
- During drying, it's recommended to take the duvet out of the machine and shake it lightly before continuing to dry it. This helps to better distribute the filling and allows the machine and duvet to cool down a bit.
- Do not rush the drying time. It is crucial that the duvet is completely dry before use to avoid trapping mould and fungus inside.
- If you're unsure whether your duvet is thoroughly dry, you can weigh it before and after washing. The duvet should be approximately the same weight before washing and after drying. If it is heavier after drying, it still contains water, and you should continue drying it in the tumble dryer.
- When the duvet is completely dry, we recommend finishing with a thorough airing, either outside or in the tumble dryer on a cold air setting. This ensures air is blown into the filling layers, giving the filling a final lift before use.
How to take the best care of your pillow To extend the life of your pillow, we recommend following a few simple tips. - Shake your pillow daily to help lift and distribute the filling. Avoid knocking on the pillow as this can damage the filling.
- If your pillow has flattened, try putting it in the tumble dryer with a couple of tennis balls or dryer balls. This will help to fluff up the filling again.
Washing Note that it is always necessary to follow the washing instructions provided on the pillow. Wash your pillow at least twice and at most four times a year to maintain its insulation and support. This is because down and feathers can collapse and become flat over time.
Step by step: - Do not wash more than two pillows at a time.
- Before washing, check the pillow's seams to ensure there are no holes.
- Always use enzyme-free detergent for pillows with natural filling. Ordinary detergent contains enzymes that strip away the natural fat layers, ruining the warmth and insulation properties of down and feathers. Pillows with fibre filling can be washed with regular detergent.
- Follow the washing instructions on the pillow, but remember that washing at 60 degrees kills organisms like house dust mites and mould.
- Finish the wash with a gentle spin cycle.
Tumble Drying - Dry the pillow in a tumble dryer with 2-3 tennis balls or dryer balls. This helps to distribute the filling evenly.
- During drying, it’s a good idea to take the pillow out of the dryer occasionally and give it a gentle shake. This helps to distribute the filling better and allows the pillow and dryer to cool down slightly.
- Do not compromise on drying time. It is crucial that the pillow is completely dry before use to prevent mould and fungus from developing.
- Once the pillow is fully dry, we recommend giving it a final airing, either outside or in the tumble dryer on a cool setting. This ensures that air circulates through the filling, allowing it to fluff up before use.
Washing and care of silk duvets/pillows
How to care for your duvet To extend the life of your silk duvet, here are a few tips we recommend you follow. - Avoid placing a bedspread over your duvet, as this traps moisture in the filling and causes it to collapse.
- It’s beneficial to air the duvet outside, preferably once a month or more, ensuring it never hangs directly in sunlight, as this will dry out the silk fibres.
Washing Note that washing and drying a duvet requires ample time. Allow between 6-8 hours. Always follow the washing instructions on the duvet. To maintain the duvet's ability to regulate temperature and absorb moisture, it is important to wash your duvet at least once a year.
Step by step: - Always wash only one duvet at a time - 140x200/220. Double duvets should be washed in machines with a capacity of at least 7kg, preferably more.
- Wash duvets and pillows separately.
- Before washing, check the seams on the duvet for holes.
- Always use enzyme-free detergent for duvets with natural fillings. Ordinary detergents contain enzymes that remove the natural fat layers, thereby destroying the effectiveness of the silk fibres.
- Follow the washing instructions on the duvet, but remember that a silk duvet should be gently washed at 30 degrees
Drying - Silk duvets MUST NOT be tumble dried, as this will damage the silk fibres.
- A silk duvet should lie flat to dry, preferably over a drying rack. The duvet must not hang to dry as moist silk fibres will pull on each other, which can damage the fibres.
- Do not rush the drying time. It is crucial that the duvet is completely dry before use to avoid trapping mould and fungus inside.
- If you're unsure whether your duvet is thoroughly dry, you can weigh it before and after washing. The duvet should weigh approximately the same before washing and after drying. If the duvet is heavier after drying, it means it still contains water and drying should continue.
- Once the duvet is completely dry, we recommend airing it in fresh air.
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