Did Ewe Know?

Daylight Saving Time - or British Summer Time as it is known in the UK - means that we put our clocks forward by one hour so that we can enjoy lighter, longer evenings. In our blog we discuss why this can interfere with our body clock for a while and suggest some lifestyle tips that can help to lessen the effect whilst our bodies adjust.

Britain's heritage and wool has been synonymous for centuries, dating back to Roman times. In our blog we discuss how wool became the cornerstone of the British economy, the importance of the British Wool organisation's role in wool grading and animal welfare -  and why British sheep farming is still important today.

We've been making luxurious, individually handcrafted British wool duvets, toppers and pillows for over 15 years and during that time we've also answered a lot of questions about our products! We've put together some of our most frequently asked questions in this blog (and provided some links that you might find useful)...but if you have anything else you'd like to ask before purchasing from us, then do let us know.

There is a lot of information available about sleep and why it is so important for our mental and physical health. In this blog, you'll find 10 facts about sleep that you might not be aware of, including why external stimuli can sometimes be incorporated into our dreams.

Until more recent decades, Santa Claus was known as 'Father Christmas' in the UK. They were originally completely separate figures associated with the festive season but are now generally thought of as as one and the same. Read our blog to discover their stories.

At Devon Duvets we love British wool and are committed to supporting our hard working sheep farmers. But did you know that Britian is one of the largest wool producers in the world? Read our blog to discover 5 facts about British wool.

Have you ever wondered about the origin of the belief that counting sheep can help you to sleep?  And does it really work? We've done some research to check out these questions so read on if you want to know more!

Did you know that wool duvet tog ratings work differently from other types of duvets?  That means you might have to re-think what 'weight' of wool duvet you need for a great night's sleep. Read our guide to find out more about wool tog ratings and which might work best for you.

Why do we feel sleepier in Winter? In our blog we discuss why this happens and also take a look at how some or our animal friends, around the world and in the UK cope with the Winter through 'winter lethargy' or hibernation.

New research, conducted by British Wool to mark its ‘In Bed With The Menopause’ campaign, found that 65% of women didn’t know the menopause could affect sleep until going through it. The research also looked at the wider effects of the menopause and the symptoms women were experiencing.

We’ve all been there - trying to change our duvet cover and wondering if there is an easier way. Single duvet covers are manageable, but when it comes to a King, Super King or Emperor size then it becomes far trickier - especially if you have having to do this by yourself!

Did you know that the earliest form of duvet dates back over 5,000 years? The Ancient Chinese, Romans and Vikings all used types of duvets and in this blog we explore the history of duvets and why they are as popular today as they were back then. We also discuss wool duvets and why they can help to create the perfect sleep environment.