The Best Down Alternative Comforters

This luxuriously soft comforter features a unique construction that sets it apart from other duvet inserts we've tried and allows for a full and fluffy, cloud-like feel.

After laundering several times, one noted, 'It didn't lose its fluffiness or clump dramatically, and the exterior still felt soft.'

One GH Textiles Lab analyst has admitted to purchasing four of these comforters for herself and for her guest beds. She considers herself to be a hot sleeper and she said that she doesn't wake up with night sweats with this comforter despite it being made of polyester because it's on the thinner side.

It was light and comfortable, did not feel heavy.

Lyocell mimics the lightness and softness of real down without attracting dust and triggering allergies, and the material is animal-free. The fibers also have moisture-wicking properties to help you stay dry during hotter and more humid times of the year without sacrificing warmth or insulation when temperatures drop.

Saatva's All-Year Down Alternative Comforter lives up to its name thanks to a design that's suited to any season. The fill blend of down alternative clusters and lyocell fibers strikes a nice balance of insulation and breathability.

Our testing found this comforter feels plush and lofty, much like real down. It's also less likely to retain heat than a comforter with real down.

The Quince Premium Down Alternative Comforter is a reasonably priced duvet insert that comes in two weight options for varying levels of warmth. Both offer a cozy feel with strong insulation that won't trap heat excessively.

As a hot sleeper, I am far too aware that a too-heavy, too-warm comforter equals a long night of tossing the covers off and finding the cool corner of the bed. The Pottery Barn HydroCool Down-Alternative Duvet Insert is a standout design to combat this very scenario.

While the manufacturer recommends against washing it in a machine with a center agitator, we have done so and haven't noticed any wear.