Egyptian Cotton 400 Thread Count Oversized Duvet Cover Set

I bought this duvet cover after reading the reviews indicating that the material was not thick. I have a goose down comforter I bought in the 90's with extremely high loft. It is puffy to the tune of around 5 inches high. The last thing I would want to do is put on a heavy duvet cover and flatten out the down clusters. I bought the gold and am very happy with it! The color is classy and perfect. The weave is single ply and tightly woven. It has a beautiful sheen to it. I've not washed it yet, but I will turn inside out before putting in the wash like I do with all my nice shirts, pants, duvet covers, etc. Mine has a seam joint 1/3 inward from each side, lengthwise. It does not look awkward to me. Frankly, I think it adds dimension. I cannot wait to use this when the weather gets cooler. I will buy another in the fall season! Also, for those of you who shop based on thread count alone, many lower thread count bedding such as 400 tc is actually softer or better quality than much higher thread count. Single ply is what you want for bedding. There is only so much thread that can be crammed into a square inch. When you see 800 or 1000 thread count, it is usually from it being double ply, therefore the material will feel thick like twill in some cases. Sometimes the way it is weaved or twisted, or the threads used is inferior so that the manufacturer can claim 800, 1000 tc, etc. Not all higher tc are bad, but most are not as luxurious you would imagine it to be. Some of the most expensive italian made sheets/duvet covers that cost a few hundred dollars are "only" 300-range thread count!

I just received my set in Moss and am very pleased with it. Not only does it accent the room beautifully with its vivid color, but its comfortable and soft to sleep in. A great addition to any bed!

I was looking forward to receiving my duvet cover and getting it on the duvet to be ready for the chilly weather we are having lately, but was disappointed when I opened it up. The reason for the disappointment is that, other than the three side seams the cover has, the cover also has two seams on the top and bottom sides. The queen-size duvet cover is thus made from three pieces of material on each side, which makes it look as if it has been made from leftover material--not too nice. My old duvet cover is made from a single piece of material on each side, so it is indeed possible to get a seamless piece of material from which to make a queen-size duvet cover. For anyone interested, this duvet has a closure made of clear buttons, a fact not mentioned in the Web-site description.

The quality and appearance of this duvet cover is nice, but the sizing is not. I have a queen bed and originally ordered the full/queen size. It barely hung over the edges of the bed! We liked the way it looked though so we sent it back for the king size instead. The king size fits the bed, but was still smaller than a king comforter, so we had to stuff the comforter inside. Because it is stuffed, it always looks a little messy. It is very comfortable though, and will be very soft after a few washes. I think for the price it is a good value, but if you like a comforter that drapes over the sides of the bed, be sure to order a size up from what you have.