What tog rating actually means
Tog is simply a measure of thermal insulation — how much heat a duvet traps, not how heavy or thick it feels. The scale runs from around 2.5 tog (very light, warm-weather use) up to 15 tog (heaviest, coldest-night use). It isn't a UK legal standard as such, but it's the measurement every major UK retailer uses, so it's the number worth checking before you buy rather than relying on how a duvet looks or feels folded up in packaging.
Which tog rating suits which season
As a general guide for a typical UK bedroom:
- 4.5 tog duvets — suited to warmer summer nights or anyone who naturally sleeps hot year-round
- 7.5 tog — spring and autumn, a middle-ground option for milder nights
- 10.5 tog duvets — a practical year-round choice for many UK homes, particularly in centrally heated bedrooms
- 13.5 tog duvets — a standard winter-weight option for colder bedrooms or sleepers who prefer more insulation
- 15 tog duvets — the warmest widely available option for particularly cold rooms or sleepers who need maximum insulation
Prefer to shop according to the time of year? Browse our summer duvets for warmer nights or explore our winter duvets for colder bedrooms.
These are starting points rather than fixed rules — room temperature, heating habits, and how warm you naturally sleep all shift where you land on this scale. If you regularly wake up too warm or too cold on a 10.5 tog, for example, that's usually a sign to move a rating up or down rather than a sign something's wrong with the duvet itself.
Choosing the right size
UK duvet sizes correspond to standard UK bed sizes, although measuring your mattress directly is sensible if you are unsure. Browse our single duvets, double duvets, king size duvets and super king duvets to find the appropriate fit. A duvet that is too small can leave gaps at the edges, while one that is considerably oversized may bunch up during use.
One duvet or a seasonal duvet setup
Some people prefer one medium-weight duvet for most of the year, while others change between lightweight and warmer duvets as temperatures rise and fall. Stoftly duvets are sold separately rather than as a fixed popper-style combination, allowing you to choose the exact ratings that suit your bedroom. Explore our all-season duvet options to compare the available approaches.