Holme Stripe Cotton Brushed Duvet Cover Set - Denim Blue

The Holme Stripe duvet cover set is made from 100% brushed cotton, a finish that raises a soft nap on the surface of the weave so the cloth feels warm and slightly downy to the touch rather than crisp. The pattern is a printed stripe in denim blue and white, running the length of the cover and, in the photograph, reading as fine white lines against a marled blue ground. It comes as a set with matching pillowcases, and is available from single through to super king.

Brushed cotton earns its place in autumn and winter bedrooms because the raised surface traps a little air and takes the initial chill off the bed, which makes this a good choice if you find plain percale too cool to climb into on a cold night. The stripe is understated enough to sit with almost anything, so it works whether your room leans towards painted wood and neutral walls, as shown here, or something plainer. The blue and white pairs easily with natural timber furniture and warm earth tones.

The cover closes with buttons along the opening edge, which hold the duvet in place and are quick to fasten. Being pure cotton, it washes and wears well and is comfortable against the skin, and brushed cotton in particular tends to soften further with each wash. The button fastening means you can slip the duvet in and out easily at changeover. Choose the size to match your duvet: a single set suits a single duvet, and so on up to super king, so measure your existing quilt before ordering if you are unsure.

What does brushed cotton feel like compared to standard cotton?

Brushing raises a soft nap on the surface, so the cloth feels warm and slightly fleecy to the touch rather than smooth and crisp like standard cotton percale.

Is this warm enough for winter?

The raised surface of brushed cotton traps a little air and takes the chill off the bed, which makes it a popular choice for the colder months of the year.

What sizes does the set come in?

It is available in single, double, king and super king, so you can match it to your existing duvet. Measure your quilt before ordering if you are unsure.

How does the duvet cover fasten?

The cover closes with buttons along the opening edge, which hold the duvet securely in place and make it straightforward to slip the quilt in and out.

What comes in the set?

The set includes the duvet cover and matching pillowcase or pillowcases. The single typically includes one pillowcase and the larger sizes two, so check the size you choose.