How to Measure Down Comforter Covers

If you have invested in a high-quality down comforter, it is desirable to protect your comforter and keep it in good condition. An effective way of doing this is by using a comforter cover. Another name for a comforter cover is a Duvet.
A comforter cover resembles a large pillow case, and simply slipped onto the down comforter. Using a comforter cover will keep dust, dirt, and oils off of the down comforter. When the comforter cover becomes soiled, it can be laundered much more easily than washing the down comforter. Learn how to measure down comforter covers to ensure a proper fit when covering your down comforter.

Things You'll Need

• Tape measure
• Paper and pencil

Instructions

1. Lay the down comforter out on a flat surface so that it is completely spread out flat.

2. Use the tape measure to measure the comforter width from one side edge to the other side edge. Write down this dimension.

3. Use the tape measure to measure the comforter length from the top edge to the bottom edge. Write down this dimension.

4. Add 2 inches to the dimensions measured in Steps 2 and 3 if your down comforter is very fluffy. This is to prevent flattening of the down comforter inside the comforter cover. If the down comforter is flattened it might diminish the insulating effect of the down.

Tips & Warnings

• Take the dimensions and either shop online or in a store for a comforter cover that fits the dimensions. Always find the dimensions on the comforter cover and do not rely on any bedding size that may be labeled on the comforter cover for best results, because these sizing labels can vary significantly.