You know about duvets, but some may not know that a “tog” is a unit that measures their quality. Tog is the measure of thermal insulation per unit area, and it is also called the thermal resistance of the fabric. This unit is most commonly used in the textile industry to determine the thermal resistance of any fabric.

The value of tog is mentioned on the labels or in the description boxes for the packing of duvets, carpets, quilts, etc. We are specifically talking about the tog duvets in this article. The duvets come with different values of tog; each has specific values for the thermal resistance. This limits the use of these duvets around the year because the weather changes and the temperature goes up or down accordingly. Duvets can be classified as:

• Summer duvets
• Winter duvets
• Spring duvets
• Autumn duvets

1. Summer Duvets

Summer duvets have a tog value of approximately 4.5, which is suitable for warm weather. However, it helps to maintain the coldness. It also permits the heat to flow across the duvets to create balance.

2. Winter Duvets

Winter duvets have a larger tog value than others. For a winter duvet, the tog value is 13.5, which is large enough to create the perfect thermal resistance and make you hot on chilly and snowy nights.

3. Spring Duvets

Spring duvets have a tog value of 10.5, which is intermediate between winter and summer duvets’ tog values. Thus, it provides insulation against heat but does not stop it entirely.

4. Autumn Duvets

Autumn duvets also have the same tog value as that of spring duvets. So which makes the duvets comfortable and suitable to sleep in on the autumn night, keeping the temperature normal?

Let’s have a look at 10.5 tog duvets.

First of all, these double duvets are suitable for spring and autumn usage. Still, these can also be used during winter because they are warm enough to keep you hot on chilly nights, but you must have a heating system in your bedroom if you are using 10.5 tog duvets on the coldest and snowiest nights to balance the heat. If you lack a heating system, combine this duvet with a blanket or comforter.

Can We Use The 10.5 Tog Duvets Throughout The Year?

This is probably the most frequently asked question, and the answer is “YES”. 10.5 tog duvets are suitable to be used throughout the year. And these are the most commonly used duvets too. They are warm enough to keep you comfortable as well. It is important to note that the duvet’s filling will affect its weight.

A heavy duvet does not guarantee warmth. Similarly, a lightweight duvet does not mean that it will not provide warmth. For example, duvets with 10.5 togs can be used in summer, but we recommend using a lower tog duvet if you are a sweaty sleeper. Similarly, 10.5 tog duvets are too warm for young children in the summer season.

How To Buy A Suitable Tog-Valued Duvet?

If you are going to buy the duvet, you must know its warmth. You must be well aware of how warm it will keep you once you slip in. Togs values of duvets serve best in this regard. You may have seen the ‘togs’ values on the packaging or labels of different duvets and carpets before; ‘togs’ refers to the thermal resistance of the fabric, or the thermal resistance, in other words.

The value of the TOGS scale ranges from 1 to 15. 1 refers to the coolest, whereas 15 refers to the warmest. As stated earlier, different duvets are used in different seasons, depending on their tog value.

• 1-7 togs for the summer season
• 8-10.5 for the spring and autumn season
• & above 10.5 for the winter season.

And if you buy a duvet with around 10-11 togs value, it can be used in all seasons. Don’t believe that heavier means warmer; duvet weight doesn’t affect warmth. Filling affects the warming properties; duvets are commonly filled with feathers and natural fabric material. Sometimes, synthetic materials are also used to fill the duvets to enhance the warmth. You may also like to visit the online store Imperial Rooms of the UK.