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Best summer duvets with a low tog to keep you cool all night long

Source: Best summer duvets 2021

Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson may have warbled about those summer nights, but we all know that trying to sleep in warm weather can be more of a nightmare than a rom-com.

Not only does sleeping in hot weather demand a change in bedclothes (linens and cottons are breathable, sweat-wicking and as a result, feel cooler against skin) but a change of bedding is a wise investment for summer months too.

Enter the summer duvet, a lighter covering with less filling to help you nod off into blissful slumber while still feeling cocooned.

Before we show you the best summer duvets to invest in right now, here’s a quick guide to everything you need to know about them.

What is a tog exactly?

First off, togs. They’re a measurement of warmth, but more specifically, the effectiveness of the material’s ability to trap warm air within its fibres.

High togs trap more air, making them warmer to burrow into when it's chilly outside. This means that in the summer, you

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