Best Comforters: 13 Options for Every Climate and Budget

Putting together a full bedroom setup can get expensive, especially if you’re also shopping for the best mattress at the same time. The good news is that you don’t need to spend a fortune to find a comforter that delivers the warmth and coziness you need: The Linenspa All-Season Down Alternative Comforter starts at just $30. The comforter comes in an impressive selection of sizes, with dedicated Twin XL, Full and California King options and even two “oversized” versions for sleepers who love to be wrapped up in extra material. The microfiber cover ensures a soft feel that doesn’t need a duvet cover and I appreciate that there are several colorways to choose from, in case you don’t want to be stuck with plain white. While this is a thinner comforter than some of the other options on our list, this makes it a great choice for hot sleepers year-round.

Brooklinen knows what it's doing when it comes to bedding (they made our list of the best places to buy bedding, after all) and the Down Comforter is no exception. Available in three weights (lightweight, all-season, ultra-warm), every comforter uses a baffle box construction to keep fill evenly dispersed throughout the cotton sateen shell. The all-season option weighs less than some of the other down options on this list while still offering a really plush, luxurious experience. I love that the down fill creates a cloud-like feeling without overheating the sleeper—a common problem with these thicker comforters. The down is also all sourced from Hutterite Farms in Canada, so sleepers can rest easy that the material has been responsibly sourced. The Brooklinen comforter comes in the main three sizing options and is only available in white, but does feature loops in each corner in case you want to use a more colorful cover.

There are many reasons why someone might prefer to go with a down alternative, whether it’s about allergies, animal rights, ease of cleaning or just the feel. With Saatva’s All-Year Down Alternative Comforter, you get all the luxury and softness of a down comforter but with the added benefit of sustainably sourced, moisture-wicking lyocell. This makes it a great choice for anyone who overheats with down or who prefers a cooler yet soft feel. Saatva is committed to environmentally friendly initiatives, as shown through the lyocell and the cotton percale shell that is certified by Fair Trade. The absence of down also makes this easier to clean at home, with the comforter being approved for machine washing. Despite this comforter not having down fill, it’s still quite expensive which may turn off some shoppers. However, I think that the high quality fabrics and expert construction make this worthy of a price tag similar to our down options.

Goose down is known for being especially soft, fluffy, and insulating, making it great for cozier bedding—and that’s exactly what the Quince Luxe Goose Down Comforter delivers. It also manages to do this at a comparatively affordable price, thanks to Quince’s factory-to-consumer model. While many down comforters are especially thick and plush, making them ideal for cold weather but not necessarily a year-round option, this comforter is a little thinner and even available in a lightweight style for a more temperate feel. The down is responsibly sourced and has a fill power of 700 for a substantive yet soft feel. While some shoppers may prefer a thicker, more plush comforter, this Quince product is a great choice for anyone who wants to cuddle up under goose down in every season. Shopping tip: Quince also made our lists for the best percale sheets and the best organic sheets.

There’s a time and a place for a light top sheet and nothing else, and then there’s the L.L. Bean Permabaffle Box Goose Down Comforter. This is the ultimate in cozy comfort, ideal for cold climates and the winter months. The Permabaffle box construction takes the popular stitched style and adds a patented gate system to keep fill even more securely in place. On top of this, L.L. Bean has concentrated the goose down in the center of the comforter as that’s where it’s most likely to cover your sleeping body. It’s these small details that add up to a really insulating, fluffy comforter that will keep you warm on even the coldest nights. The goose down is responsibly sourced and hypoallergenic—a rarity in the down space—and so this luxury fill does come at a price. However, this will feel like a worthy investment for anyone who regularly faces low temperatures and knows the pain of a too-flimsy blanket. If you’re looking for maximum coziness, pair them with L.L. Bean’s flannel sheets, which made our list for the best flannel sheets.

While most, if not all, of the down comforters on this list have been certified to have responsibly sourced down, it can be challenging to fully verify these claims. RSD-certified products should always be trackable, but this is not often the case in practice. With the Feathered Friends Bavarian 700 Down Comforter, sleepers can be fully reassured that the down has come from an ethically-sourced farm thanks to its dedicated internal tracking system. Every customer is given a tracking number at purchase that can be used to find their specific comforter’s down source and I love that the company goes this extra mile to meet high ethical standards. On top of this, the comforter itself is deliciously soft, fluffy and somehow lightweight, so there’s no risk of overheating at night. Feathered Friends offers a wide range of size options and a “lifetime of product” warranty against defects in workmanship and materials so, although this is the most expensive option on the list, it’s an investment that should last you years and years.

Depending where you live, it can be challenging to find a comforter that is as suitable for a summer night as a winter one. Fortunately, there’s the Luxome ClimaSense Comforter and it is a great choice for anyone who prizes temperature regulation and wants to invest in one truly all-season product. This comforter is designed to be ultra-breathable, with Luxome claiming that it has twice as much airflow as other options in the market. It also features trademark 37.5 Technology, which helps to maintain a microclimate through the night. This allows both hot and cold sleepers to rest well, no matter the weather outside. The larger shape and drape ensures that the comforter will cover even deep-pocket mattresses and the lofty fill is fluffy without bringing the extra warmth of some of the other, thicker options on this list. The fill is polyester and hypoallergenic and the cover has met European standards for being skin friendly. The comforter does require spot or dry cleaning only, but I figure this is less work than swapping out a new product every six months!

Some sleepers don’t need a lot of extra warmth during the night, but still want the coziness and comfort of an additional layer. For those people, I recommend the Slumber Cloud Lightweight Comforter as a perfect light option that provides softness without excessive heat. It achieves this through its patented ClimaDry by Outlast fiberfill, a hypoallergenic fill engineered by NASA that mimics the fluffiness of down while promoting heat and moisture regulation. A 100% cotton cover promotes further breathability, so sleepers can stay cool while still burrowing deep into their blankets. While Slumber Cloud does offer an “ultra cool” comforter for the hottest of sleepers, I like this lightweight option as a year-round choice that still offers a little bit of warmth against surprising dips in temperature. It’s especially great for couples who sleep at different temperatures or women experiencing menopause.

Eco-conscious shoppers are increasingly looking for more sustainable fibers and bamboo has become a go-to choice, thanks to its fast-growing nature and low water consumption. Cozy Earth has taken this raw material and turned it into a truly luxurious comforter that balances sustainability with sateen softness. The bamboo viscose fill is naturally temperature-regulating and moisture-wicking so warm sleepers can rest easily and the fiber’s sateen cover creates a really silky finish against the skin. There’s even the option to customize the fill level to “standard” or “extra,” depending on the level of plushness you prefer. This makes the Cozy Earth Bamboo Comforter a reliable choice year round, but you will need to pay a premium for this natural fiber. Fortunately, it’s not high-maintenance; this comforter is fully machine washable and comes with a ten-year warranty. If you do like the feel, Cozy Earth also made our list for the best bamboo sheets.

The softness of a comforter depends on two things: the plushness of the fill and the choice of cover fabric. The Snowe Down Alternative Comforter uses a 100% hypoallergenic microfiber that mimics the clusters of duck or goose down but in synthetic, animal-free form. This ensures a thick, plush feel even with a synthetic fabric. Then there’s the quilted cotton sateen cover for added softness against the skin. The baffle box design ensures that the fill stays distributed evenly throughout the comforter and that plushness is consistent. Snowe’s comforter is a great choice for anyone who loves the softness of down but prefers a lighter, hypoallergenic layer at night. It’s particularly good for hot sleepers and comes in a dedicated lightweight variety as well as an all-season style.

Hot sleepers will know that sometimes, even if you sleep in a cold climate, you can still be prone to overheating if you don’t have the right layer over you as you sleep. While you could opt for a thin blanket that feels less luxurious, I’d recommend a cooling comforter like the Layla Down Alternative Comforter, to get the best of both worlds. Layla’s offering features a 100% cotton cover for natural breathability and hypoallergenic Cluster-Loft fill that echoes the soft coziness of duck or goose down but without the extra insulation. It has also reinvented the traditional baffle box shape with a hexagonal design, to reduce the chance of fill clumping in the corners—plus, it looks stylish. The 10 oz fill weight makes this a solid year-round option for hot sleepers, without compromising on comfort.

The environment is an increasing concern for many consumers and corporations alike, and Buffy is one of the companies leading the charge in sustainability efforts. Its Cloud Comforter upcycles up to 70 plastic bottles, depending on product size, into fill that has been certified by the Global Recycled Standard. Not only is this fill sustainable but it is also surprisingly plush, breathable and fluffy for something that came from plastic. This makes it great for year-round use and temperate climates, although it may not stand up to colder climes. For the cover, Buffy uses lyocell sateen made from eucalyptus, a plant that is valued by the environmentally-conscious for needing 1/10 of the water to grow as a cotton plant. The result is a silken, breathable shell that feels indulgent against the skin despite being so good for the planet. It’s not just about the fabrics; Buffy uses a proprietary stitching pattern to keep fill distributed evenly across the comforter. While the warranty period is short, I’m confident you won’t need to use it with this high-quality product.

Products for kids can often sacrifice quality in exchange for being fun and young, but that’s not the case with the Garnet Hill Essential Comforter. This comforter uses 100% down in its fill with a 100% cotton percale shell that can stand up to the rough-and-tumble nature of kids, all at an affordable price. Garnet Hill is also one of the only brands we’ve found that plays with color in such a fun way—there are currently 12 different shades to choose from. Tasteful enough to be used by adults, these colors are also vibrant enough to appeal to kids of all ages. Thanks to the down fill, this comforter is warm and cozy but still lightweight enough to be easily washable at home. All in all, this is a great choice for kids who live in all kinds of climates, no matter what their favorite color is.