Buying Guides
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Brushed Cotton vs Flannelette vs Teddy Fleece: The Warmest Bedding for Irish Winters
Brushed cotton, flannelette and teddy fleece compared for Irish winters: what each fabric is, how warm it really gets, what it does with moisture, which one suits your bedroom and sleeper, how to layer a warm bed and how to wash each without ruining it. -
Duvet Tog Guide for Ireland: Which Tog for Winter, Summer and All Year (With GSM and Warmth Class Conversion)
Which tog you need for an Irish winter, summer and everything between, chosen by your bedroom's overnight temperature rather than the month. Includes the tog to GSM to warmth class conversion table for Dutch and German duvets, how 4-season sets add up to 13.5 tog, every duvet we sell translated into tog, and why Lazy Duvets suit students and older people.
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Bed Sizes in Ireland (2026 Chart): Mattress, Duvet Cover and Fitted Sheet Sizes Explained
Every Irish bed size drawn to scale next to its European equivalent, with measurements in cm, feet and inches, and exactly which fitted sheet, duvet cover and mattress protector fits each bed. Includes cot and toddler sizes and a complete Irish bedding size chart.
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Bedding Size Guide: UK vs European Duvet & Duvet Cover Dimensions Explained (EU-First)
Confused by EU vs UK/IE bedding? This EU-first guide explains duvet and cover dimensions, how to match inserts, and which sizes suit UK/Irish mattresses. It also clarifies pillowcases: our duvet cover sets include 60×70 cm cases that fit 50×70 pillows neatly, plus clear advice if you use the UK 50×75 size.
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Cotton vs Polyester vs Microfibre vs Bamboo vs Polycotton – Best Material for Duvet Covers?
Stuck between cotton, polyester, microfibre, or bamboo? This no-fluff guide compares feel, breathability, care, and value - plus quick picks you can shop at The Bedding & Blankets Store. Sleep cooler, wash smarter, and choose the best duvet material for you.
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Duvet Cover Sets Buying Guide: How to Choose the Perfect Set
The only duvet cover guide you need for the UK/EU: clear size charts, fabric pros/cons, zip vs button closures, and real-world care tips. We’ve added comparison tables and links to our collections to make choosing simple - cooler summers, cosier winters, fewer returns.
