What Is a Duvet Cover Set?

What It's Used For

• A duvet cover is a protective fabric cover for a duvet, or down comforter. Down comforters are large and take a long time to dry. Using a cover lessens the need to wash the comforter. A duvet cover can also be used as a light sheet or bed covering in the summer. Owning multiple covers is a way to periodically redecorate a room. Buying the duvet cover as part of a set that includes pillow shams, with available coordinating throw pillows, sheets, pillow cases and bed skirt, lets you make the bedding the centerpiece of the bedroom decor.

Troubleshooting Issues

• Depending on how the duvet cover is sewn, covers can sometimes slip off the down comforter. An inexpensive way to fix that is to buy comforter clips. These clips fit on the inside of the duvet cover and clip to the corners of the duvet.

What Size to Buy

• Duvet covers come in the same sizes as other bedding: king, queen, full and twin. The cover should be the same size as the down comforter. For example, a king-size duvet cover goes with a king-size duvet. Choosing the correct size helps to prevent duvet covers from slipping off the duvet.