Puredown Just Dropped the Perfect Transitional Bedding Layer
As the seasons transition from summer to fall, you may find that soon a lightweight sheet isn’t enough to keep you cozy and comfortable at night. That doesn’t mean it’s time to reach for your winter duvet insert just yet, though.
Instead, the puredown Lightweight Down Blanket, available at Amazon, provides just enough weight and comfort without causing you to overheat through the warmer nights of early fall.
It’s a simple switch to make your bed look cozy, with a breathable finish that’s suitable for year-round use.
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puredown Down Blanket
With a box-stitch construction, the fill of this lightweight blanket won’t shift or clump. This provides even coverage and prevents cold spots.
Once cooler weather sets in, dressing your bed for style with the best bed sheets becomes far less important than layering it for warmth and comfort. Still, the start of fall signifies a month or two when it’s still a little too temperate to turn your attention to making your bedding feel warmer. For these times, the puredown Lightweight Down Blanket, available at Amazon, offers the perfect transitional alternative.
Generously filled with 75 per cent down and 25 per cent feathers, it’s soft, lightweight, and impressively breathable. Previously, I thought typically warm materials like down and feathers would only cause overheating. In actual fact, however, these natural materials boast naturally temperature-regulating properties to keep you cool in spells of warm weather, and cozy as temperatures drop between fall and winter.
Both the down and feathers are also certified to the Responsible Down Standard (RDS) for responsible sourcing and traceability.
Many sleepers may be put off by down bedding, assuming it’s hard to wash and difficult to dry. Fortunately, this blanket is quite the opposite. To wash, dry, and care for it, simply machine wash on a gentle, cold water cycle and tumble dry on low heat, or air dry in the sun to naturally kill bacteria and musty odors. If any of the filling becomes flattened, a gentle pat quickly restores its fluffy shape.
The ease of care and unique versatility of this blanket even has one shopper describing it as a ‘Goldilocks’ lightweight pick, alongside a five-star review.
‘Wasn’t expecting to love a blanket so much[…]but it exceeded expectations,’ they explain. ‘Wanted a light blanket to use on my bed now during the warmer months of spring and summer. Needed it to provide a little warmth (if AC on or cool night with windows open) but not too hot for warmer nights. With a thin jersey cotton coverlet as a top layer, this blanket fits the bill perfectly.
‘It’s very thin but has a perfect weight to it − light but body-conforming − is soft and is very breathable (the fact that it’s down primarily and not feathers likely has something to do with this). It’s so comfortable!’
Another praises it as an ‘amazing product,’ and adds, ‘Look no further. We had an all-season down from Bloomingdale’s for a few years. It weighed a ton and was very heavy.
‘We researched extensively before this purchase. This is a lightweight duvet insert that exceeded our expectations. It washes and dries very well. It is not bulky but provides the warmth that we need. It slides in and out of our duvet cover in minutes. It fluffs up very well.’
With fall fast approaching, it’s a purchase we’re certain you won’t regret making.
More to Shop
Below, shop from a selection of more sleep essentials to ease the transition from summer to fall, from breathable duvet covers to the best fall candles for your bedroom space.
Muslin bedding is one of my all-time favorites for a lightweight, breathable finish that feels as good as it looks. This particular set from H&M comes with two matching pillowcases − all for just shy of $90.
P.F. Candle Co. Gourmand Apple Picking Glass Jar Candle
Put a twist on traditional fall scents by swapping pumpkin for apple. This candle features notes of crisp fruit, cedarwood, and spiced fruit, and boasts a burn time of up to 50 hours.
I use my Slip silk pillowcase year-round − I’ve even taken it with me camping. The softness of the silk provides unparalleled comfort, while keeping my neck and head cool throughout the warmer months.
I rated this our best essential oil diffuser for a bedroom space. It features a chic ceramic cover that effortlessly blends into any decor, and a convenient remote for controlling from bed.
This is my favorite pillow of the moment. The hypoallergenic fill perfectly mimics the fluffy feel of down, while the ‘Soft’ support option keeps me comfortable in my side sleeping position.
These lazy autumnal decorating tips will pair perfectly with your new transitional bedding.
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