12 Cozy Comforters to Grace Your Bed Year-Round

At AD, the optimal sleep setup isn’t just a fantasy but totally within reach, which is why sourcing the best comforters and duvet inserts—from down toppers to fluffy, featherless options—is always top of mind. We’ve tested dozens of options over the years for our annual Sleep Week. So we know the difference between down and down alternative ones. Our editors can also identify linen from sateen from lyocell with their eyes closed—you get the picture. We care about quality, a good night’s sleep, and easy laundering.

With that in mind, we found the Buffy Breeze Comforter to be an all-around favorite for its texture, weight, warmth, and easy care instructions. It also comes in three weights and all bed sizes to suit every sleeper. But there are many more amazing comforters out there, so we’re sharing our full lineup of picks here, including cooling options for hot sleepers, heavyweight contenders for cold nights, and eco-friendly comforters made with sustainably sourced materials. Most of these comforters don’t require dry cleaning, but routine washing and a tumble dry cycle can extend the life of your comforter. (Don’t forget to tackle tiny messes with a quick spot-clean.)

Once you’ve got the perfect comforter, dive into the best duvet covers, upgrade your bed sheets, or treat yourself to one of our favorite weighted blankets.

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Looking for something lightweight and, well, breezy? This comforter—Buffy’s bestseller—is ideal for warm weather or for anyone who’s a hot sleeper in general, and it comes highly recommended by two of our editors. Commerce director Rachel Fletcher loves its look and weight. “The fibers are naturally a little heavier, which makes it more substantial and warmer than other cooling comforters I’ve tried (like the Casper), but it’s not as overwhelming as a traditional down comforter,” she says in her review. Like the original Buffy Comforter, it has loops in every corner, so it can be used interchangeably as a comforter or duvet insert.

Our associate director Lori Keong also sleeps under the Breeze in the cooler months and notes that the wavy design on this eucalyptus-filled topper, inspired by Maya Lin’s Storm King Wavefields, looks especially aesthetically pleasing if you opt to use it without a cover.

Boll & Branch has cracked the code for breathable, exquisitely crafted bedding with this down duvet insert. The retailer is conscientious with their approach to supply chain and holistic practices, earning seals for Fair Trade Certified and Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS), which certifies you’re sleeping under something luxe that isn’t packed with microplastics.

AD PRO senior editor Mel Studach can attest to this: This down insert has a 100% organic cotton shell that works as a breathable layer that’s strong enough to keep the fills from poking through. “The duvet insert made a great first impression,” Studach says, “And with attachable corner loops, the insert was easy to situate within my Blu Dot duvet cover. The baffle box construction keeps the down evenly distributed throughout the cover.” Studach recommends this for a year-round option if you like to keep your room cold and snuggle up. One last perk: Not only is it made with better-for-you materials, but the various weight options mean you can better personalize it to your sleep preferences.

We’re big fans of Brooklinen, especially social media manager Rebecca Grambone, who called this comforter “very high quality and luxurious and gave off strong hotel bed vibes.” Brooklinen’s high-quality bedding never disappoints, and their down comforter is no exception. It comes in three varieties: lightweight (650 fill power), all-season (700 fill power), and ultra-warm (750 fill power). The hypoallergenic, antimicrobial comforter features corner loops, should you want to use it as a duvet cover instead.

Quince makes some of our favorite bedding, and we think this goose down comforter is another safe bet for a good night’s sleep. Senior digital design editor Zoë Sessum agrees, noting that the price point (especially compared to offerings from competitors) is incredible for such high-quality bedding. “I would have no hesitation recommending anything from the brand,” she says. Filled with European white goose down and available in both lightweight and all-season options, this down duvet insert is designed with double-stitched seams and a baffle box construction to prevent lumps.

Senior digital design editor Sydney Gore identifies as a sensitive sleeper. Luckily for her, this cooling comforter fit the bill for something soft but heavy enough to keep her warm during the chilly months. Filled with a hypoallergenic blend of polyester and sustainably sourced Tencel lyocell fibers, this duvet insert is one that Gore describes as “breathable, fluffy and perfect for the everyday.” Hot sleepers are in luck—the insert comes in All Season or Extra Plush, allowing them to decide on the hydrocool fill that’s just right.

More Comforters and Duvet Inserts We Love

Silky smooth and lightweight, this Oeko-Tex certified comforter is perfect for anyone looking for a temperature regulating blanket that’ll never smother. It works, of course, as a duvet insert, thanks to the anchor loops. Cozy Earth, also beloved for their bamboo sleepwear, provides customers with standard or slightly fuller fill levels and different fabric choices. Market director Madeleine O’Malley says this comforter is “luxurious and high quality” and loves how “soft and silky the material feels while the construction is still substantial and durable.”

The Cloud comforter receives high praise from both AD editors and readers as a cozy comforter and duvet insert with corner loops to accommodate duvet covers. Coming in at $195 full price (though it often goes on sale), it makes a great budget choice for college grads and anyone else who tends to complain about the room being too cold at night. Senior digital design editor Sydney Gore has owned this comforter since its release in 2017, noting in her review that “it’s light, soft, breathable… everything you would ever want in a comforter that stays on your bed all year round.” Alternative down fills (like this one) don’t typically list a fill power, but a Buffy rep told us this has a fill power equivalent of 700.

For hot sleepers who can’t sleep without a little bit of weight pinning them down, contributor Wilder Davies tested with you in mind. He’s been burned before by synthetic down alternative comforters marketed toward hot sleepers because “while they are initially cool to the touch, they aren’t as breathable and cling to your body more.” That’s why he chose this down duvet insert from Pottery Barn, saying, “I wanted maximum loftiness, so I went with 700 fill power and the all-weather weight.”

This is Pottery Barn’s most luxe bedding option, with a 400 thread count cotton damask striped shell, and 700-fill power European white goose down. His final impression was that this duvet insert is perfect for cozy all-season bedding. “I’ve wrapped myself in it through scorching summer heat and blustery winter nights, all without discomfort or feeling too overheated,” Davies says.

A brand that’s been in the bedding business for 100 years knows what it’s doing. The Company Store uses only premium raw materials that meet both environmental and ethical standards. “You can feel it in the comforter,” says SEO manager Katie Leirey, noting its silky smooth texture, thanks, in part, to the 300 thread count and 100% combed cotton sateen. The quality and material are incredible.” Leirey is a careful comforter shopper as she’s a hot sleeper, and this comforter is marketed for cold sleepers. But she was pleasantly surprised that when the comforter arrived, it was lightweight, with a “smooth, durable, and luxurious fabric.” However, if you’re looking for the fluff of a duvet insert, this might not be the best comforter for you. This brand also offers eight colorways in the Cotton collection.

At long last, a cold sleeper. Former ADIY editor Yelena Alpert tested this down alternative comforter with the stipulation that it keeps her warm throughout the night—she admits to sleeping under several layers. On the search for a “duvet insert that is lightweight but also does the job of keeping me warm (or at least helps me layer without the bulk),” she turned to Sijo, known for making some of the best cooling and lightweight products that are also hypoallergenic.

The eucalyptus fiber is sleek and durable without feeling as fancy as silk. This duvet is 100% Tencel lyocell, and according to Alpert, “You can see and feel the quality, especially when you take a closer look at the stitching.” This style comes with corner straps and a mini loop in the center so you can secure a duvet cover in the center without slippage. Long story short: This is a superb choice for a lightweight comforter and Alpert’s favorite by far. She adds, “It’s my go-to duvet insert for those in-between months of spring and early fall, when the weather is just chilly enough to want something cozy.”

What to Look for in a Quality Comforter

• Fill Power: Fill power measures the fluffiness and insulation of the comforter. The higher the fill power, the fluffier and warmer it will feel.
• Corner Loops: If there are corner loops or anchor loops, that means you can use the comforter as a duvet insert. If there are no loops, the comforter can be prone to clumping and bunching within the duvet.
• Fill Content: Fill content is usually classified as either down or down alternative options. Down refers to filling that’s made with duck down or goose feathers, and a down alternative is a man-made material including cotton and polyester fills, recycled materials, and plant-based fibers.
• Outer Shell: The material on the outer shell of your comforter or duvet insert matters. Look at the thread count. Consider your preferred sleeping temperature and whether a cotton sateen shell that’s smooth but slightly thicker is a better option than one made of crisp percale cotton. If you’re a hot sleeper, you’ll probably want a cooling material with breathability, like eucalyptus or Tencel lyocell.
• Size and Color: The size of your cover is dictated by the size of your bed. Companies usually offer all standard sizes from twin to king, with some brands offering California king as well. In terms of color, white is most popular for the duvet insert but you can also find ivory relatively easily. Comforter color ranges are more expansive and you can likely find a hue that fits your decor. We’ve called out what’s available in each of our picks.

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