Written by Julia Forbes, Sleep Advisor Product Tester
Is there anything better than sliding under your bed comforter after a long day? If that’s exactly what you need, I’ve got you covered — literally! I’m sharing my five favorite bed comforters that I got to try through hands-on testing.
The market offers many options, different materials, sizes, and perks, so picking one can sometimes be overwhelming. I’ll go through all the important details about these comforters, pointing out what I liked and didn’t like and what our team considers the most important features you need to look for when buying one.
5 Best Comforters for 2024
- Brooklinen All-Season Down Comforter – Best Down Comforter
- Luxome ClimaSense Comforter – Best Cooling Comforter
- Saatva All-Year Down Alternative Comforter – Best All-Season Comforter
- Cozy Earth Silk Comforter – Best Luxury Comforter
- Buffy Breeze Comforter – Best Down Alternative Comforter
Watch Our Video Review of the Top Comforters for 2024
5 Best Comforters
Brooklinen All-Season Down Comforter – Best Down Comforter
Brooklinen Down Comforter
The Brooklinen Down comforter uses natural down and is great for those looking for a really fluffy feel.
Brooklinen Score
4.70 / 5
Down is among the most comfortable fillings. It’s a versatile material that’s warm in the winter and cool in the summer. That’s probably why Brooklinen named this the All-Season Down Comforter.
The company also sells this one in Ultra-Warm and Lightweight, but in my opinion, the All-Season model is the best value since you can use it year-round. The 100-percent Hutterite down clusters are soft and comfortable, with a baffle-box construction that keeps everything in place.
My Take: This Brooklinen comforter has the softest down clusters and is wrapped in a cotton sateen cover for the ultimate cozy experience.
What We Liked
- It’s certified – The down in this comforter is DOWNMARK® certified, while the overall product has the OEKO-TEX® certification for chemical safety.
- It’s ethically sourced – Many shoppers appreciate eco-friendly, sustainable products, and Brooklinen sources their down from Hutterite farms in Canada. This means they don’t overfeed their livestock or use growth hormones.
Potential Drawbacks
- Not machine-washable – Unfortunately, the All-Season comforter cannot be machine-washed. The company recommends spot-cleaning only, which could be a downside if you love the convenience of machine washing.
- Return fee – There’s a fee of $9.99 should you want to return this guy. This will be deducted from your refund amount.
Luxome ClimaSense Comforter – Best Cooling Comforter
What if I tell you there’s a comforter even for hot sleepers? The Luxome ClimaSense is made for those who sleep hot, helping them stay cool even under a thick and plush comforter. This means you don’t have to sacrifice the coziness of sleeping with a comforter during the hottest months or if you’re generally a hot sleeper.
This one is infused with 37.5® Technology that helps it adjust to your body temperature so that you can hopefully sleep better. It’s hypoallergenic and skin-friendly, while the baffle-box design helps keep the fill evenly distributed.
My Take: What’s not to love about a refreshing cooling comforter? The Luxome ClimaSense is fluffy and so fresh you won’t have to stick your leg out from underneath it.
What We Liked
- It drapes perfectly – This generously sized comforter drapes over your bed perfectly. This is great news if you love making your bed in the morning with a soft comforter, plush pillows, and all.
- High loft – The Luxome comforter has a higher loft due to the amount of filling it has. Even sleeping on top of it is cozy if you ask me.
Potential Drawbacks
- Spot-cleaning only – Much like the Brooklinen, this Luxome comforter is not for washing in the machine. Depending on the kind of stain you’re working with, you can only spot-clean or dry-clean it.
- Luxury price – The luxury design comes with a luxury price. This one is around $300 for the smaller sizes, such as Full and Queen, and even more for King and California King.
Saatva All-Year Down Alternative Comforter – Best All-Season Comforter
Saatva All-Year Down Alternative Comforter
The Saatva All-Year Comforter is made with a down-alternative and works well for hot sleepers or sleeping in warmer temperatures.
Saatva Score
5.00 / 5
If down is not your thing, but you want the coziness, I’d say down alternative is the next best thing. Saatva knows this, so they came out with their All-Year Down Alternative Comforter.
The company uses plant-derived lyocell fill to mimic the feel of down, wrapping it all in a long staple percale cotton shell. This helps with temperature regulation.
It’s also hypoallergenic, which is particularly important to those with down allergies. The box stitching keeps everything evenly distributed, so you don’t have to worry about the fill piling up anywhere in the comforter. Plus, it has loops should you want to use a duvet cover.
My Take: Down allergies are no joke, so having a down alternative comforter can bring that coziness and comfort of sleeping with a fluffy comforter without all the sneezing and itching.
What We Liked
- Machine-washable – Finally! A comforter you can just stick in your machine washing when it needs a refresh or a clean. Although you can only cold wash it, this is still easier and more efficient than spot-cleaning. Tumble-drying is also allowed; just make sure to use low temperatures.
- Ethically sourced cotton – The cotton shell is woven into a 200-thread count percale weave and is ethically sourced. This means that every step of Saatva’s cotton production is committed to improving the livelihood of those handcrafting it in India.
Potential Drawbacks
- Not the thickest option – This comforter is fluffy, don’t get me wrong. However, I feel like it’s not as fluffy as some of the previously mentioned models.
- Not eligible for exchanges – Saatva will accept the comforter if you return it. However, they state that comforters are currently not eligible for exchanges, so if you want something else from Saatva, you’ll have to purchase it separately after returning the comforter.
Cozy Earth Silk Comforter – Best Luxury Comforter
Cozy Earth Silk Comforter
If you’re looking for a luxurious upgrade to your bedding, the Cozy Earth Silk comforter is the perfect fit— featuring 100% Mulberry silk and bamboo viscose.
Cozy Earth Score
5.00 / 5
While testing comforters with me, Loren pointed out, “You’re not just limited to down or not down.” Cozy Earth knows what’s up when it comes to luxury bedding. This one has Mulberry silk, so get ready for the ultimate luxury experience.
This Cozy Earth comforter is naturally breathable, soft, and moisture-wicking. I think it should be great for hot sleepers and everyone after a luxurious sleeping experience. A noticeable inconvenience, though, is that you’ll need to use a duvet cover to protect the silk because this one is not machine-washable.
Our Take: “The Cozy Earth silk comforter is made to fit royalty, aka you.” – Loren Bullock, Lead Product Tester
What We Liked
- Extended warranty – This silk comforter comes with an extended warranty of 10 years, which is impressive for bedding. However, you must use a duvet cover with it to validate the extended warranty.
- The crispy, fresh feel – Silk always feels cool at first. It gets warmer, but not too warm, so this comforter is great for those who sleep hot. The naturally breathable material can also help retain moisture in the skin.
Potential Drawbacks
- No baffle-box stitching – In fact, there’s no stitching across the comforter. This means the silk filling might bunch in different areas. We didn’t find this to be the case when testing the comforter, but everyone sleeps differently, so be aware.
- More high maintenance – As I mentioned, this one is not machine-washable. You can only dry-clean or hang it in sunlight every three to five months for one to three hours to naturally freshen up.
Buffy Breeze Comforter – Best Down Alternative Comforter
Buffy Breeze Comforter
One of the most popular names in online bedding is the new Buffy Breeze comforter. It’s made from eco-friendly plant based and recycled materials and has a great cooling feel.
Buffy Score
4.80 / 5
The Breeze comforter gives you a featherlight feel without the feathers. According to Buffy, the Breeze was designed to support deeper sleep, and who can say no to that?
This one is filled with down alternative, but more precisely, eucalyptus or lyocell as we usually call it. But this is not your everyday lyocell; this is Tencel Lyocell. It’s made to be cooling and moisture-wicking, so it should work well for hot sleepers or during summer.
My Take: The Breeze comforter is lightweight and fluffy, so you should love it if you want a cozy feel without being overwhelmed by the weight.
What We Liked
- Wavy pattern – With box stitching everywhere, it’s nice to see a brand using a different pattern. The Buffy Breeze has wavy stitching that I think will look nice on your bed.
- No bunching – We didn’t notice this comforter bunching in weird places, probably due to the stitching and unique layering of the fill. According to Buffy, the fibers inside are not loose. Instead, they’re stacked in 95 layers.
Potential Drawbacks
- Seven-day pay window – This is not necessarily a drawback for some people, but it’s something I found unusual. Buffy won’t charge you for the first seven nights, so you can try it out at no charge. This feels almost a little unnecessary since they also offer a full refund if you return the comforter within their 50-night trial.
- Dry-cleaning only – This one is dry-clean only, which isn’t the most convenient and can get expensive if you need to clean your comforter more often.
What to Look for in a Comforter
Material Type
The material type is important to consider because it can make or break the experience, especially if you’re after a specific feel.
Comforters are usually filled with down, silk, and down alternative. Each material can provide a different feel, so knowing what you like ahead of time can save you some shopping frustration. It also helps to pay attention to the cover material. We often encounter cotton, but there are other options, such as silk and linen.
Size
Of course, the comforter’s size should match the size of your bed.
That said, some models are inconsistent with sizing, so I suggest checking the specific dimensions. Compare this to the size of your bed, factoring in the extra inches if you want the comforter to drape over the sides. Still, the best place to start is looking at comforters the same size as your bed and then seeing if the dimensions work with what you want.
Construction
The stitching is usually the most important factor here. Loose fill inside a comforter is likely to bunch up in certain areas, leaving the other ones empty and flat. This is why most brands use baffle-box stitching or another pattern.
With stitching, the fibers stay within their little boxes, so no part of the comforter stays without filling. This also means you won’t have to shake or fluff it up each morning.
Softness / Fluffiness
Some prefer slightly firmer options, but the majority are die-hard fans of fluffiness and ultimate softness.
There are different types of fillings that you can choose if you want to achieve perfect softness. However, keep in mind that too much softness isn’t always good. It could retain heat quite substantially and feel a lot bulkier and inconvenient. Ideally, you’ll want to balance the softness, materials, and your expectations.
To maintain your comforter’s fluffiness, read our guide on how to fluff your comforter.
Warmth
A comforter can be warm or cool, depending on the materials it’s made with, and if you’re a hot sleeper, you don’t want to get stuck with a warm one.
Down, cotton, and silk are good for temperature regulation, so they can usually be cool and hot, depending on your body temperature. One thing to remember is that a comforter’s thickness doesn’t play a big role in its overall warmth. Even a thick comforter can be cooling if the materials are lightweight and breathable.
Read more: Best Cooling Comforters
Cleaning Instructions
Cleaning is where it can get a bit tricky because most comforters are not machine-washable. Some people are unbothered by spot-cleaning, while others prefer something they can pop into a machine.
In some cases, you can only dry-clean the comforter, but this is always convenient for people. Ultimately, it comes down to your personal preference. Regardless, you should check the manufacturer’s website before buying to know what you’re getting into.
Pricing / Value
As you can see from the options I’ve featured, the prices can vary.
Regular, polyester-based comforters are usually budget buys, but it doesn’t mean they aren’t comfortable. I’d suggest comparing the prices with what you get for the money. There’s value even in the cheapest options, I promise. Conversely, if you’ve got your eye on a more high-end one but are worried about the cost, consider that you’ll probably use the comforter for a long time, so you’d get a lot of value in that, too.
Comforter Terms
Duvet vs. Comforter
These terms are often used interchangeably, but there is some slight differentiation.
A duvet is similar to a comforter, but it doesn’t have an outer shell. This means it is usually placed right inside the cover. Also, duvets are not typically used with other types of bed linen like sheets or blankets, whereas a comforter is.
Still curious? Read about the differences between a comforter vs blanket and quilt vs comforter.
Baffle Box vs. Sewn Through
A baffle box comforter is sewn with flexible boxes into the comforter – they will create pockets. The fill inside the comforter is distributed throughout these boxes to prevent lumping and stacking of filling in one corner.
A sewn-through comforter has sewing through the top and bottom layers of the unit. This forms patterns such as curved rectangles, diamonds, or channels. These are known to perform slightly better than their baffle box counterparts.
Fill Power
The fill power is a measurement for the volume that one ounce of down will occupy. In other words, the higher the fill power, the more down there is within the comforter.
A larger fill power number suggests better insulation. The average is around 600 fill power, but if you want to ensure that everything is handled according to the highest standards, go for a higher number than this.
Thread Count
The thread count indicates the overall number of yarns included in an inch of fabric. Higher thread counts suggest finer yarns – they are softer and more comfortable compared to the alternative. Keep in mind, though, that the thread count might not be as important as it is for sheets since the comforter itself won’t touch your skin as much.
What is more important here is that if your thread count is higher, this helps the fill remain in one place within the comforter.
Different Filling Types
Down Alternative
If your comforter doesn’t use goose or duck down filling, you’re likely looking at a down-alternative model. This can mean that the filling is made of cotton fibers, gel fibers, cotton, and polyester blend fibers, or other types.
The most expensive down alternative is the one made of gel fibers. This is mainly because it’s the softest and is better for heat dissipation.
View Our Guide: Best Down Alternative Comforters
Down Cluster
The down cluster is known to be the fluffiest part of a duck or goose feather. It exists right beneath the main core part of the feather itself. When added inside the comforter, it provides increased warmth compared to the main part of the feather.
The manufacturer will likely list the percentage of the down cluster implemented in the blanket. You can find this in the specifications. A higher percentage of the cluster means the comforter is of higher quality, and it also suggests the fill power and overall comfort are enhanced.
Duck Down
This is one of the most common fill materials used in comforters throughout North America. It’s far more used compared to goose down. As a general rule of thumb, duck down is not as fluffy and soft as goose down.
This is the main reason why comforters made of duck down are more affordable and more commonly found. This is also why duck down is never used in products of the finest quality – it’s simply not as good as goose down.
Find Out More: Top-Rated Down Comforters
Goose Down
Speaking of which, goose down is usually incorporated into comforters made in Europe, and as mentioned, it’s fluffier than duck down.
I recommend you take a look at the percentage of down cluster used in the comforter before making a purchase. This ensures you’re aware of whether you’re buying a quality unit or a knock-off. Goose down is considered to be a near-premium material that brings softness, fluffiness, and a very nice overall appeal, unlike other materials that might not be as soft.
Frequently Asked Questions about Comforters
Should I get a warm comforter for winter and a cool one for summer?
Not necessarily. While you certainly have the option to pick a comforter for each season, many brands make all-season comforters made from temperature-regulating materials that will be warm in winter and cool in summer. An all-season comforter can be more convenient and budget-friendly.
What are the most reputable comforter brands?
Many reputable brands we know and love make excellent comforters. Names like Cozy Earth, Saatva, Brooklinen, Buffy, and Luxome are some of the brands I’d recommend to folks looking for a new quality comforter based on my first-hand experience with their products.
Is a comforter recommended for hot sleepers?
Many comforters are made from temperature-regulating, lightweight, and breathable materials that can work well for hot sleepers. I would just add that if you do run hot, make sure the comforter you’re interested in is good at staying cool by reading through reviews of the product. It should also come with a good return policy in case it doesn’t work out for you.
Interested in exploring further? Check out our top-rated cooling blankets / comforters.
Are there comforters for people who have allergies?
People allergic to down are probably frowning at the sole mention of these fluffy fibers. It’s understandable, considering that sneezing can make it impossible to fall asleep. In this case, a great solution is down alternative, which is intended to mimic the feel of down with other materials such as polyester or another synthetic fiber. In general, those with allergies should look for the term “hypoallergenic” on the product’s website, which means the materials are less likely to trigger an allergic reaction.
Julia Forbes
Sleep Advisor Product Tester
About Author
Julia is a product tester at Sleep Advisor, specializing in testing out mattresses and sleep accessories – she’s in the right line of work, because she loves to sleep.
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