- Is a linen duvet cover good for hot sleepers?
- Yes. Linen is highly breathable and wicks moisture, so it stays cooler than polyester blends and most cotton sateens. It also insulates in winter, which makes it a year-round choice.
- Does the linen blend shrink or fade in the wash?
- Stonewashed linen is pre-shrunk, so shrinkage is minimal if you follow the care label. Wash cool and line dry or tumble low to protect the gingham colour.
- Are pillowcases included with the duvet cover?
- Usually not. The duvet cover is sold on its own, and matching gingham pillowcases in standard, super king and square sizes are bought separately.
- What sizes does it come in?
- Single, double, king, super king and emperor, plus a cot bed size. Check the exact centimeter dimensions against your duvet, since sizing varies between brands.
- How does it compare with cotton percale?
- Linen is more breathable and has a relaxed, textured look, while cotton percale is crisper, smoother and cheaper. Linen creases more but lasts longer with proper care.
- Will the gingham pattern match across the cover and pillowcases?
- The gingham is woven, not printed, so the pattern runs through the fabric. Pattern alignment between separate pieces can vary slightly, as with most cut-and-sewn linen.
- Where is the Fern Green & Dusk Blue Colour Drenched Gingham Linen Blend Duvet Cover cheapest?
- At Bloomingdale's, for $186.75, 25% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Fern Green & Dusk Blue Colour Drenched Gingham Linen Blend Duvet Cover?
- 7 stores we checked sell it, including Bloomingdale's, ModeSens, Editorialist, Piglet in Bed, Anthropologie.