‘Simba's cooling duvet stopped me from overheating at night this summer'
Whilst we gladly welcome the summer heat during the day, when it comes to the nighttime it's safe to say we're all a little less fond of it. Trying to sleep in a warm, stuffy room can be a nightmare and it's no surprise that all that sweating and tossing and turning leaves us feeling a lot less rested the next morning.
If you're anything like me, the idea of sleeping with no covers at all is not an option, as I need something over me to feel comfortable and cosy. So I decided to swap my usual duvet for Simba's Summer Hybrid 4.5 Tog Duvet, which promises to help control your body heat to keep you comfortable all night.
The Summer Hybrid Duvet comes in all sizes from a single to a superking, and now is the perfect time to snap it up thanks to Simba's current sale. A superking is usually priced at £229 but is now £194.65, saving you £35, whilst a double has been slashed by £27 from £179 to £152.15.
Made with a lighter 4.5 tog fill, the duvet is just the right balance of airy whilst still having a little weight to it, which is how I like my duvets to feel. The gentle weight makes them feel luxurious as well as helping me feel more relaxed and settle myself down for the night, whilst the airiness helps it feel more cooling and less smothering in the heat.
The filling is made from Simba's renew bio fibres which have a down-like feel to them which made it feel even more luxurious. I will say the filling and material were slightly noisy and rustled a little, which can take a little getting used to if you're used to other fibre fillings – although if you're already used to a down-filled duvet this probably won't bother you.
The cover of the Summer Hybrid Duvet is also made from cotton which helps with breathability, as well as helping to wick sweat away from your body and improve air circulation. It's also been designed with Simba's Stratos 'cool touch technology ', which helps keep you feeling fresh and cool.
Whilst I wouldn't say it was dramatically cool to the touch, the duvet was a marked improvement on my usual duvet in terms of cooling and breathability. I didn't wake up feeling sweaty or too hot, which had been happening more frequently during the heatwave.
It's also machine washable, which is a huge bonus for me, and it comes with a handy storage bag so you can roll it up and tuck it away when the weather turns cold again. The quilted design also makes sure the filling doesn't shift or get too clumpy.
Elsewhere The Fine Bedding Company also has a big sale on, slashing the price of its Smart Temperature 100% Cooling Cotton Duvet from £120 to £84 for a double. This duvet also has dynamic body temperature-regulating technology, which activates when sensing an increase in body temperature and provides continuous evaporative cooling by wicking moisture away from the body.
Meanwhile at Dunelm you can also save 20% on the Fogarty Temperature Regulating Wool All Seasons Duvet, which comes with a 4.6 star rating from shoppers. It's made with a 100% New Zealand wool filling that makes it suitable for all seasons, helping keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
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