Warm Bedding

Choosing the Best Winter Bedding

The best winter bedding isn't simply the thickest bedding you can find. A comfortable winter bed combines the right duvet for your sleeping environment with sheets and covers that feel comfortable against your skin, plus optional layers that can be added or removed as temperatures change.

If you're preparing your bed for colder weather, we'd normally start with the duvet and sheets before considering additional layers.

Warm Bedding for Cold Winter Nights

Your duvet provides much of the insulation around you while you sleep. For colder months, 10.5, 13.5 and 15 tog winter duvets provide different levels of insulation depending on your bedroom temperature and how warm you personally prefer to sleep.

A 13.5 tog duvet is a popular winter choice, while a 15 tog duvet provides additional insulation for particularly cold bedrooms or people who tend to feel the cold. A 10.5 tog duvet can provide a more versatile option if your bedroom remains relatively warm.

Winter Bed Sheets and Brushed Cotton Bedding

The fabric touching your skin also affects how cosy your bed feels. Brushed cotton bedding, also known as flannelette, has a softly raised surface that feels warmer to the touch than crisp, smooth cotton fabrics.

It's particularly popular during autumn and winter and can be used throughout the bed. Choose warm brushed cotton bed sheets for the sleeping surface and pair them with a brushed cotton duvet cover for a consistently soft, cosy feel.

Layer Your Bedding for Changing Temperatures

Winter temperatures can vary considerably, so removable layers can be more practical than making every part of your bed exceptionally heavy.

A flat sheet, blanket, throw or bedspread can provide an additional layer when needed and be removed when the room becomes warmer. This also makes it easier to adjust your bedding as the seasons change.

Winter Bedding for Cold Bedrooms and Cold Sleepers

If your bedroom becomes particularly chilly during winter, choosing bedding for the temperature of the room can make a significant difference. Our guide to the best bedding for cold bedrooms explains how to combine duvet warmth, sheets and adjustable layers.

If the room itself isn't unusually cold but you personally tend to feel chilly in bed, see our Sleep Guide for Cold Sleepers for more specific bedding advice.

Winter Bedding in Standard and Specialist Bed Sizes

Finding warm bedding can be more difficult when your bed isn't a standard UK size. At Victoria Linen, we make and supply winter bedding for standard Single, Double, King and Super King beds alongside Small Double, Long and Large Single, European, Emperor and many other specialist sizes.

Our fitted sheets are also available for different mattress depths, including deep mattresses and beds used with mattress toppers. This means you don't have to compromise on fit when switching to warmer brushed cotton bedding for winter.

Need More Help Choosing Winter Bedding?

Read our Winter Bedding Essentials guide for more advice on choosing winter duvets, warm sheets, brushed cotton bedding and layering your bed for colder nights.

Winter Bedding FAQs

What bedding is best for a cold bedroom?

A suitable winter duvet combined with warm-to-the-touch sheets such as brushed cotton is a good starting point. Bedroom temperature and personal preference will affect the best combination. Read our guide to the best bedding for cold bedrooms for more detailed advice.

What are the warmest sheets for winter?

Brushed cotton and flannelette sheets are popular choices for colder nights. The brushed surface gives the fabric a soft, warm-to-the-touch feel compared with crisp, smooth bedding fabrics.

Is brushed cotton good for winter?

Yes. Brushed cotton is particularly suited to autumn and winter because its softly brushed surface creates a cosy feel when you get into bed.

Is a 13.5 tog duvet warm enough for winter?

A 13.5 tog duvet is a popular winter choice, although the right tog depends on your bedroom temperature and how warm you personally prefer to sleep.

What bedding is best for a cold bedroom?

Consider combining a warmer duvet with brushed cotton sheets and adjustable bedding layers. Cold sleepers may prefer a higher tog duvet, while people who overheat easily may be more comfortable using lighter layers.

Can I get winter bedding for an extra-deep mattress?

Yes. Victoria Linen makes fitted sheets for a wide range of mattress depths, including deep mattresses, pillow-top mattresses and mattresses used with toppers. Measure the complete mattress depth before choosing your fitted sheet.