What is the difference between a comforter, duvet cover, coverlet and bedspread?
A comforter is a bed covering that is quilted and reversible. Traditionally, it drops 15″ over the edge of the bed at the foot and sides, and covers the top of the bed completely. Most are filled with bonded polyester fill. A duvet cover is, quite simply, a cover that goes over your comforter. Some people, who do not know any better, will simply call this item a “duvet” instead of a “duvet cover.” The duvet cover is basically a hollow comforter that opens at one end and has a Velcro closure. A comforter is placed inside of it and removed whenever laundering is required. It is useful to achieve a loose, unquoted and “frumpy” look to the bed, or to protect a non-washable comforter. The reverse is also true. When a person wants to display a non-washable designer fabric during the day, but actually sleep under a washable comforter at night, the duvet cover is the perfect solution. A duvet cover also helps protect against the sometimes-spiny protrusions that work themselves through a down c
