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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.

Join us on an intriguing journey as we delve into the world of alpacas, the unique, cuddly creatures behind our exceptional range of alpaca duvets. Discover fascinating facts about these South American natives and how we, at Devon Duvets, utilise their luxurious fleece to create the ultimate sleeping experience.

One of the biggest causes of allergies are dust mites, those tiny insects found in household dust. According to a report by the charity Allergy UK, they are the UK’s most common indoor allergen.

We’re all aware of ‘fake news’ and so-called ‘experts’ giving advice on social media. There are quite a few myths about sleep – and we’ve found eight common ones that we’ve tackled below!

Here, at Devon Duvets, we know all about wool and how amazing it is!  It’s been at the heart of our business for over 11 years and we’re proud that the wool we use for our duvets, pillows and toppers is 100% British wool, from our hard-working British farmers - and that each product is individually handcrafted by our brilliant seamstresses, here in Devon.

Sheep are amazing animals, producing fleeces that continually grow throughout their lives. Humans have been farming sheep for thousands of years, especially for their wool, which is a wonderful fibre. Temperature regulating and breathable, it makes the perfect fibre for clothing and bedding.