Night Owl Duvet – The Best Coverless Duvet Review

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Have you heard of a coverless duvet before?

Like many busy parents, there are certain household jobs that I absolutely despise. With the exception of putting clothes away (which seem to sit around in piles for days before someone actually moves them), the household chore I hate the most, without a doubt, is changing the bedding. With a king-size bed, not only do I find myself grappling around like Mr Tickle attempting to hold and stretch my arms wide enough to catch all four corners of a king-sized duvet but then flap it around repeatedly only to pretty much have to climb inside to get the duvet evenly spread on the inside. It’s exhausting.

We were recently given the opportunity to test out Night Owl Coverless Duvets and as that they’re known to be one of the best coverless duvets on the market in the UK, I was quite excited to put them to through the sleep test. Here’s our honest Night Owl Coverless duvet review, featuring a king-size coverless duvet from Fine Bedding Co.

What is a coverless duvet?

The clues are in the name here but unlike a traditional duvet, a coverless duvet doesn’t need a separate duvet cover. As a result, there is no need to buy separate bed linen as the cover is permanently attached. A coverless duvet can save both storage space and money, with no need to buy or store additional bedding.

What are the advantages of a coverless duvet?

As well as saving storage space and reducing the amount of money spent on duvet covers and bedding, coverless duvets are also a cleaner and potentially a more hygienic option compared to a traditional duvet, as the entire duvet can be cleaned in the washing machine.

What are the disadvantages of a coverless duvet?

The most obvious disadvantage of a coverlesss duvet is the fact it’s obviously fixed in colour and design, meaning once you’ve chosen your colour scheme, its a little harder to mix it up or completely change the aesthetic of your room without buying a new one. That said, most coverless duvets in the UK come in neutral shades such as grey, white, pale blue or pink, meaning that they are fairly easy to match or complement most room settings.

Coverless duvets are perhaps also not ideal for those who are prone to being a little clumsy. Where as you can remove a duvet cover and wash it if you spill a drink or accidentally drop make up on it, the entire coverless duvet would need to be put into the machine. Whilst they’re simple to wash and dry quickly, this could be more of an inconvenience than simply replacing a traditional duvet with another clean cover.

How do you wash a coverless duvet?

Unlike a traditional duvet, the entire Night Owl Coverless duvet can fit into any large-capacity washing machine and be washed with your normal laundry detergent. Even better it can dry in a well-ventilated room or on an airer within 90 minutes – meaning you can get it fresh, clean and back on your bed in no time.

About the Night Owl Coverless Duvet

We were sent a King Size Night Owl coverless duvet in Cloud Grey – a neutral and modern pale grey colour. The Night Owl Coverless duvet is available in a choice of designs including linens, herringbone and natural cotton in sizes from Single to Super King. There is a choice of two thicknesses available – a 10.5 tog coverless duvet for all year round warmth and a 4.5 tog coverless duvet for the summer months.

We opted for the original ‘classic’ Night Owl coverless duvet which is made with soft linen-effect microfibre and 100% recycled Smartfil® filling. The Night Owl coverless duvet has over 3000 five star reviews.

Our Night Owl Coverless Duvet Review

First Impressions

The Night Owl Coverless Duvet comes in its own reuseable duffle / drawstring bag – ideal for sleepovers and travel. By far the best part is that you can have it out of the bag and on your bed in seconds – ready for a cosy and comfortable night’s sleep. Our first impressions of the Night Owl coverless duvet were very positive, We both loved the pale grey colour and the Night Owl duvet felt super lightweight and soft to the touch. It has an almost silky feel, which gives it a touch of luxury, with a wave pattern throughout that ensures equal distribution of the filling.

The Night Owl Coverless Duvet doesn’t come with pillowcases, but we were sent a pack of two complimenting pillowcases that come in the same super soft fabric and colour.

Getting the bed ready was simple and fuss free – just throw it on the bed with no hassle and no grappling with a cover.

What is the Night Owl Coverless Duvet made from?

Outer – 100% soft microfibre

Filling – 100% smartfil polyester made from recycled PET bottles

Sustainable materials 

Sensitive skin hypoallergenic

How warm is the Night Owl Coverless Duvet?

Both my partner and I hate being warm at night, so we opted for the Summer duvet, which is slightly more lightweight at 4.5 togs. We’ve found it cosy even on colder nights despite its lightweight nature. At the time of reviewing its February, so the evenings do get cold, however, we have a weighted blanket we use on top for extra weight during the winter.

I have never felt warm or uncomfortable with the coverless duvet, in fact, it’s temperature regulating, meaning that even Mike who is always like a hot water bottle doesn’t get sweaty or overheat.

Washing the Night Owl Coverless Duvet

The Night Owl Coverless Duvet can be washed in most large capacity washing machines, so it’s worth noting the size of your washing machine before you buy. Our machine coped absoltuely fine with the king sized duvet, but those with a smaller sized drum on their washing machines may struggle

We washed the duvet in our machine at 40 degrees and it is suitable for tumble drying but we don’t currently have one. Instead, we air dryed ours using our Brabantia washing line. With the underfloor heating on in our kitchen, this dried really quickly – in just over 2 hours which I was super impressed with. I did like to pop onto a radiator to ensure it felt warm to the touch before popping it back on the bed. If you do have the option of using a tumble dryer – it’s even quicker – around 90 minutes.

I found the Night Owl Coverless duvet very easy to care for. Thanks to the wave pattern, the filling stays evenly distrubuted, so there was no flapping around required and it doesn’t lose its shape. I found it to be very durable and it washes well without bobbling.

Are coverless duvets worth it?

So far, we’re fairly sold on the Night Owl Coverless duvet. My only criticism so far is that the pillowcases are a little ‘slippy’ and sometimes the flap doesn’t stay in place on the pillow. All things said though, that is a very minor critique from the coverless duvet set. I love the ease of making the bed, the saved money on bed linen and the simplicity of cleaning it as and when required. Fair to say I’m a coverless duvet convert.

Coverless Duvet FAQS

What are the sizes available?

The Night Owl coverless duvet comes in a variety of sizes including:

• Single – 135 x 200 cm
• Double – 200 x 200 cm
• King – 230 x 220 cm
• Super King – 260 x 220 cm

Night Owl recommends that you size up from your mattress size if you want additional luxury (or to protect against duvet hoggers!)

It’s also worth noting that the 10.5 Tog Winter duvet is not available in the super king.

How often should I wash my coverless duvet?

Fine Bedding Co. recommends that you wash your coverless duvet every few months (unless you have noticeable stains or marks which may require washing sooner).

Can you tumble dry a Night Owl Duvet?

Yes, although Fine Bedding Co recommend that you wash on the cooler settings where possible. The Night Owl Coverless duvet should dry in around 90 minutes due to its lightweight nature.

Where can I buy the Night Owl Coverless Duvet?

The best place to buy the Night Owl Coverless Duvet is at The Fine Bedding Co. who regularly has sales and promotions on their coverless duvet range. You can also buy Night Owl Coverless Duvets at John Lewis. The kids range is available to buy online at Marks and Spencer