Description
The Harriet Gingham duvet cover set puts a printed seersucker face on a classic tonal gingham check, which is what gives this bedding its texture. Seersucker is woven so that some threads pull tight and others sit slack, so the cloth crinkles into gentle ridges rather than lying flat. That means it sits softly over a duvet, needs no ironing to look right, and carries a small check pattern in warm buttermilk and chocolate tones. It is made from 100% cotton, and the cotton has been garment washed, a finish that relaxes the fibres before you ever get it home so it feels soft from the first night.
This is a set built for a relaxed, lived-in bedroom rather than a formal one. The soft cream and brown check is easy to build a room around, and it reads as warm and unfussy against wooden furniture and natural textures. It comes as a reversible cover, with the textured seersucker gingham on one face and a smooth, soft cotton reverse, so you can turn it over for a plainer look or mix it with the front for something more playful. Pillowcases are included, so it works as a complete change of bedding rather than a cover on its own.
The cover closes with buttons, which hold the duvet in place better than a loose opening and keep the corners filled. Being pure cotton, it is breathable and washes and dries easily, and the supplier notes it is quick drying, useful for a check that you will want back on the bed sooner rather than later. It comes in four sizes, from single up to super king, so you can match it to the bed you have. Style it back with coordinating tones for a pared-back scheme, or go bolder by mixing it with other checks.
Specification
| Material |
100% cotton |
| Design |
Tonal gingham check, printed |
| Construction |
Seersucker textured face, smooth reverse, reversible, button fastening, garment washed |
| Size |
Single to super king |
| Sold as |
Duvet cover set with pillowcase(s) |
| Drying |
Quick drying |
Frequently Asked
What is seersucker and why does this bedding feel textured?
Seersucker is a cotton woven so alternating threads sit tight and slack, giving it a permanently crinkled, ridged surface that adds texture and lets air move through the cloth.
Do I need to iron a seersucker duvet cover?
No, that is one of the pleasures of it. The crinkled seersucker finish is meant to look textured rather than flat, so it looks right straight off the line without pressing.
Is the cover reversible, and what is on the other side?
Yes, it is reversible. One face carries the textured seersucker gingham and the reverse is a smooth, soft cotton, so you can turn it over for a plainer look.
How many pillowcases come with the set?
The set includes pillowcases with the cover. Duvet cover sets usually pair one pillowcase with the single size and two with the larger sizes, so check the size you choose.
How does the cover stay on the duvet?
It closes with a button fastening along the opening, which keeps the duvet secured inside and stops it shifting or bunching up towards one end overnight.
What size should I buy?
The set is available from single through to super king. Match it to your duvet size rather than your mattress, as duvet covers are sized to the duvet they hold.