There’s nothing better than snuggling up under a plush quilt at the end of a long day. But when it comes to the best quilts, Australia has a lot of seasonal variations to consider. Do you run hot or cold at night, for example? Or prefer a weighted feel over a soft, fluffy one?
It’s worth considering these questions, because your doona, duvet (or whatever you call it) can play a major role in maximising your quality of sleep. Just like choosing the right mattress and sleeping on the right pillow, when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep, a quilt plays an essential role in keeping you warm all night long. So choosing the right one for you can be life-changing.
“You should feel comfortable beneath your quilt from the moment you climb into bed, to the moment you wake each morning,” explains Dimity Green. As part of Sheridan’s expert bedding team, Dimity knows exactly what you should be looking for to choose the right quilt for you.
“A quilt that is too hot or cold can prevent you from maintaining a regular sleeping temperature and will, therefore, disrupt your deep sleeping rhythms,” adds Dimity.
Luckily, choosing the right quilt for you is easier than you think. Here, we’ve picked out our favourites as well as a few key points to consider while you make your next quilt purchase
2024’s top quilts
- Cloud corn light + medium quilt, from $340, Sheet Society (here’s why)
- Gel microfibre down alternative down quilt, from $116 (usually $144), Canadian Down & Feather (here’s why)
- Morgan & Finch bamboo quilt, from $119.95 (usually $199.95), Bed Bath N’ Table (here’s why)
The best quilts to shop 2024
01
Cloud Corn light + medium quilt
from $340, Sheet Society
Sheet Society has come up with the perfect solution for an all-season quilt to keep you warm in winter but not too warm in summer: two quilts that can be clipped together on cold nights or used separately during warmer seasons. The quilt bundle comes with a lightweight quilt (4.5TOG rating) and a medium-weight quilt (7TOG rating), both made from an innovative new fibre called Cloud Corn. Cloud Corn is made from a100 per cent corn fibre fill with a 100 per cent natural cotton outer. The quilts are breathable, eco-friendly, hypoallergenic, vegan-friendly, and cloud-like.
Sizes: Single, Double, Queen, King, Super King
Materials: 100% corn fibre fill, 100% natural cotton outer
Key features:
- Designed to last for years
- Also comes in a natural finish
- Made from innovative Cloud Corn material
02
Gel microfibre down alternative duvet
from $116 (usually $144), Canadian Down & Feather
Made with a microfibre fill that is soft and plush and a 300 thread count cotton shell, one of the benefits of this duvet compared to a down-filled duvet is that it can be machine washed at home rather than dry cleaned. This particular duvet has been designed with an all-season weight which is perfect for nights between 16-18 degrees. It comes in twin, double, queen and king sizes and has a five-year warranty. Four clever corner loops can be tied to the inside of your duvet cover to keep it in place.
Sizes: Twin, Double, Queen, King
Materials: 100% cotton, gel microfibre filling
Key features:
- Suits room temperatures around 16-18 degrees
- Gel microfibre filling offers down-like luxury
- 300 thread count cotton
- Hypoallergenic and OEKO-TEX standard
03
Morgan & Finch bamboo quilt
from $119.95 (usually $199.95), Bed Bath N’ Table
This is a great quilt for hot sleepers or if you want something for spring and summer months. It has a 100 per cent natural bamboo filling, which is durable, breathable and cosy without being bulky. It’s also naturally anti-bacterial, dust mite and mould resistant, and covered with a luxuriously soft cotton sateen.
Sizes: Single, Double, Queen, King, Super King
Materials: Bamboo and cotton
Key features:
- Suitable for warm sleepers and warmer months
- Natural bamboo and cotton
- Hypoallergenic
- Five-year manufacturer’s warranty
04
All Rounder quilt
from $449, Bonny
It’s called the All Rounder for a reason. This breathable, soft, and oh-so-cosy quilt is Bonny’s best-seller thanks to its versatility, high-quality materials and unbeatable price point. Filled with 90 per cent ethically sourced duck down, this cloud-like quilt will keep you warm in winter but not too warm in summer so you can sleep comfortably all year round. Plus it has a 800 Fill Power (FP) rating, which means it’s incredibly fluffy, light and warm (the higher the FP, the better).
Sizes: Single, Double, Queen, King, Super King
Materials: 90% down, 100% cotton outer shell
Key features:
- 100% cotton shell
- 800 fill power, 90% down
- Ethically sourced and certified
- 400 thread count
05
Deluxe Dream 2 in 1 quilt
from $579.99 (Queen), Sheridan
Ideal for those who suffer from allergies, Sheridan’s Deluxe Dream 2-in-1 quilt is designed to be the perfect duvet throughout the entire year. The polyester filling features a built-in antibacterial treatment and is housed in a pure cotton case. The 2-in-1 set comprises two duvets at 150gsm and 200gsm which can be clipped together to create a cosy 350gsm quilt for the cooler months.
Sizes: Queen, King, Super King
Materials: 100% cotton percale cover, 100% polyester fibre
Key features:
- Ideal for all seasons
- Medium feel and medium weight
- Feather and down alternative
- 100% polyester fibre fill with built-in antibacterial treatment
06
Emma all seasons duvet
from $281, Emma Sleep
If you’re looking for a quilt suitable for year-round use, look no further than the All Seasons duvet from Emma Sleep. Featuring a cotton cover and a cosy 250gsm filling, enjoy a breezy and comforting night’s sleep. Available in three different sizes, the entire family can experience the joy of uninterrupted sleep.
Sizes: Double, Queen, King
Materials: 100% cotton cover, polyester blend fill
Key features:
- Review.com.au Award winner 2 years in a row
- 250gsm polyester blend filling
- 100 per cent cotton woven fabric cover
- Ideal for all seasons
07
Herrington microfibre quilt
from $149.99 (usually $249.95), My House
Allergy sufferers, listen up. The Herrington microfibre quilt has been recognised by the National Asthma Council Australia’s Sensitive Choice program as a fantastic option for those who suffer from allergies or asthma. Specifically designed to be as hypoallergenic as possible, this duvet is filled with Herington’s ExcelFibre which gives the quilt a cuddly down-like feel while retaining maximum warmth.
Sizes: Double, Queen, King, Super King
Materials: Ultra Fresh treated ExcelFibre polyester fill, 100% cotton Japara cover
Key features:
- 400gsm treated polyester
- 100% cotton Japara cover
- Machine washable for easy maintenance
- Suitable for cooler months and all round use
08
All seasons duvet
from $255, Koala
Designed to help regulate temperature optimally throughout the year, Koala’s All Season duvet is structured to maximise fluffiness throughout the quilt no matter how much you toss and turn. The duvet is filled with ClusterLoft polyfibre filling which is both hypoallergenic while also being incredibly lightweight. And the best part? Koala’s All Seasons duvet is machine washable and can be at your doorstep within four hours, courtesy of Koala’s free delivery service.
Sizes: Double, Queen, King
Materials: 100% polyester fill, 55% TENCEL Lyocell and 45% cotton cover
Key features:
- Suitable for all seasons
- 100% polyester filling
- 350gsm – 8 TOG thermal overall grading
- Machine washable
09
MiniJumbuk everyday Australian wool quilt
from $239.99 (usually $399.99), Myer
The ultimate trans-seasonal quilt, this cosy duvet from MiniJumbuk prioritises restful sleeps by regulating body temperature to keep you comfortable all year-round. With a pure cotton casing, the quilt is filled to the brim with ethically sourced 100 per cent Australian wool that has been specially made with MiniJumbuk’s Airlight Technology, which helps to regulate temperature retention while still being extremely lightweight.
Sizes: Single, Double, Queen, King, Super King
Materials: wool fill, sateen casing
Key features:
- Wool filling for body temperature regulation
- Fine sateen 400 thread count casing
- Hypoallergenic
- Machine washable
10
Downtime Memory fibre washable quilt
from $173.99 (usually $289.99), Adairs
As its name suggests, this Downtime quilt uses a luxurious memory fibre fill that is designed to gently cocoon you all night long. The casing is a 350 thread count cotton, while the filling itself is a 500gsm premium memory fibre that has been treated with Downtime’s Ultra Fresh anti-microbial protection for added protection from allergens.
Sizes: Single, Double, Queen, King, Super King
Materials: cotton sateen casing, premium polyester fill
Key features:
- Premium polyester 500gsm memory fibre
- 350 thread count sateen casing
- Anti-bacterial protection
Encased in cotton and filled with 95 per cent white goose feather and 5 per cent white goose down, this 300gsm duvet is soft to the touch and retains warmth beautifully thanks to a clever box cassette stitch design that ensures the filling is evenly distributed. Machine washable and dry cleanable, this quilt is suitable for all seasons.
Sizes: Single, Double, Queen, King, Super King
Materials: down (95% white goose feather, 5% down), cotton cover
Key features:
- 300gsm
- 100% cotton Japara cover
- 95% goose feather and 5% down fill
- OEKO-TEX standard
- Machine washable
- Anti-bacterial
12
Luxe silk queen quilt
from $240 (usually $300), Ecosa
Ever dreamed of sleeping in luxury? Ecosa’s silk quilt is as sumptuous as it sounds. Featuring a buttery soft Pima cotton outer, and filled to the brim with dreamy silk floss strands that are a natural alternative to polyester, this quilt is eco-friendly, lightweight and warm. Choose from a lightweight 300gsm silk quilt that’s perfect for summer, or, if you prefer a warmer quilt, opt for the Mid-Season 550gsm blanket. If you like to be extra snuggly during winter, get both and use them together for an extra layer of warmth.
Sizes: Single, Double, Queen, King, Super King
Materials: Pima cotton cover, 100% silk floss filling
Key features:
- Available in three temperature ratings
- 400 thread count Pima cotton cover
- 100 per cent long strand silk floss filling
- Certified standard OEKO-TEX
13
Royal Comfort quilt duvet
from $62.26 (usually $70.07), Amazon
Made with 70 per cent microfibre and 30 per cent bamboo fibre, this 350gsm quilt is mid-weight and breathable. Designed to retain as much warmth as possible, the quilt is also moisture absorbent so you can sleep in comfort all year round.
Sizes: Single, King Single, Double, Queen, King, Super King
Materials: down and feather mix fill, 100% cotton cover
Key features:
- 95% duck feather and 5% duck down
- 233 thread count 100% cotton cover
- Double-edged stitching
- Medium weight with great loft for temperature control
Differences between light and heavy quilts
The weight of your quilt can dramatically impact your sleep. Heavier quilts and calming blankets have become popular due to their ability to calm and soothe throughout the night. On the other hand, lightweight quilts are an ideal choice for hot sleepers, warmer months and those who hate feeling confined while sleeping.
Lightweight down and microfibre fills make a quilt incredibly cuddly and fluffy, while heavier quilts are usually made of warm materials like wool. When it comes to determining the weight of your quilt, you’ll want to pay attention to GSM (grams per square metre). This indicates the density of the fabric and overall weight of your duvet.
“It’s important to choose the right fill weight for the season,” explains Dimity.
“Some bedding is for ‘all seasons’, while others are specifically designed for cooler or hotter months. For winter, natural fibres such as wool are one of the best insulators, however, are a little heavier than feather and down.”
If you love a lighter quilt through the warmer months and don’t want to buy a heavier quilt for winter, consider adding a stylish bed throw to your bedding collection.
“Throws are the perfect way to improve warmth as the temperature drops as they can be layered on top of your trans-seasonal bedding,” recommends Bed Threads’ founder Genevieve Rosen.
“Choose high quality, natural fabrics such as linen which is a natural insulator that traps the heat in while still remaining light and breathable.”
What is the best type of quilt to buy in Australia?
In the world of quilts and duvets the material your blanket is made of plays the biggest role in ensuring you get a quality night of rest. After all, the material will affect the weight of your blanket, as well as how well it retains heat, and whether or not it’s appropriate for those of us who suffer from allergens and asthma.
When it comes to choosing the best quilt materials for you, there are two general categories…
Natural fibres vs man-made fibres
“Natural fibres are suitable for most sleeping types and your choice should be dependent on your preferred weight and the level of warmth required for your climate,” advises Dimity. Natural fibres and organic fibres include cotton, wool, mulberry silk, TENCEL Lyocell, feather and down.
On the other end of the spectrum are man-made fibres like polyester. “Man-made fibres are best for people who have allergies to feather and down,” explains Dimity. “Premium quality polyester will create the same lightweight warmth and loft of feather and down.”
What is the warmest quilt for winter in Australia?
The material of your quilt also impacts heat retention. For some, there’s nothing better than being warm and toasty throughout the night, while for others, something lightweight and more breathable is ideal – especially when it comes to summer. Lighter materials like bamboo and microfibres are more breathable than natural fibres like wool, but there’s no beating wool’s ability to retain heat all night long.
“Different fibres have different weight feelings and warmth ratings,” explains Dimity.
“It’s important to consider how these fibres feel before investing in bedding to ensure you can maintain a comfortable body temperature throughout the night.”
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