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Model Number CJE-5373 Estimated Delivery 3-5 Business Days Product Type Comforter Set Size Queen Color Assorted Pattern Pieced and Printed Material 100% Polyester Fill 100% Polyester Fabric Cover Microfiber Reversible Yes Care Instructions Machine Wash, Tumble Dry Low Includes 1 Comforter, 2 Shams, 2 Euro Shams, 3 Decorative Pillows, 6-pc. Sheet Set (1 Flat, 1 Fitted, 4 Pillowcases), 6-pc. Window Set (2 Panels, 2 Valances, 2 Tie Backs) Item Length 18.5' Item Width 14' Item Height 20' Item Weight 16 lbs. Model Number CJE-5373 Estimated Delivery 3-5 Business Days Product Type Comforter Set Size Queen Color Assorted Pattern Pieced and Printed Material 100% Polyester Fill 100% Polyester Fabric Cover Microfiber Reversible Yes Care Instructions Machine Wash, Tumble Dry Low Includes 1 Comforter, 2 Shams, 2 Euro Shams, 3 Decorative Pillows, 6-pc.

Sheet Set (1 Flat, 1 Fitted, 4 Pillowcases), 6-pc. Window Set (2 Panels, 2 Valances, 2 Tie Backs) Item Length 18.5' Item Width 14' Item Height 20' Item Weight 16 lbs.

Search Wirecutter For: Search Reviews for the real world Browse Close. Browse Close. The is one of the best comforters we tested; it kept us warm and cozy without ever causing us to sweat. It’s more breathable than other comforters, thanks to its lofty goose down, baffle boxes that give the down plenty of room to puff up (and keep the down from shifting), and a lightweight shell fabric. In fact, it feels much more luxurious than similarly priced comforters, and almost as good as our top-tier pick from Feathered Friends. We especially like that the this comforter is made from eco-certified materials, including down certified by the and a fabric shell that’s certified. Plus, it comes with L.L.Bean’s, covering returns for any reason for up to a year.

If the L.L.Bean comforter isn’t available, is an excellent option. We’ve recommended the Alberta for the last four years, so we know that it’s consistently good. It’s well-made, kept us pleasantly warm, and has a softer sateen cover than the L.L.Bean. But it’s more than a pound heavier—a noticeable difference—and feels less lofty.

If you like the feeling of a substantial comforter, this one is a great choice. It has a lifetime guarantee and offers more warmth options than the L.L.Bean, with three weights to choose from. The Alberta’s down fill is certified by the Responsible Down Standard and its shell is Oeko-Tex certified. If you want to spend less than $200, go for the from Costco.

It’s a screaming deal. It’s very generously sized, it won’t bleed feathers, and it otherwise matches the look, feel, and durability of many comforters costing $250 or more. The Pacific Coast feels heavier and it may not last as long as the L.L.Bean, because its stitching could allow down to shift more than our top pick’s baffle boxes. But it has a softer shell, comes in three warmth options, and has a 10-year warranty. We’ve found the stock at Costco to be inconsistent—we had trouble finding all sizes and warmths. As of this writing, the only available size is full/queen. If you can spend a little more, the is a bit of heaven.

It lofts higher than any of our other picks, has a wonderfully soft shell fabric, will last for ages, and comes in three warmths (we slept with the medium version, but Feathered Friends also offers and warmths). Wash it every once in a while, and it should remain cloud-like for 30 years.

Repeat: 30 years, compared with the 10 to 15 years you’ll get from the average down comforter, even our top pick. And all Feathered Friends comforters are filled with only certified RDS goose down. To find out what makes an excellent comforter, we spoke with Jack Sukalac, an engineer who started repairing down comforters 40 years ago and ever since has kept up a side business, making and repairing down comforters in his basement. We also consulted David Sweet, president of the; Gary Peterson, a longtime staffer at famed outdoor-gear maker; Daniel Uretsky, president of down and down-alternative supplier; and Shannon Maher, assistant professor of home product development at the and former product designer for. Wirecutter staff writer Alex Arpaia, who did our 2017 and 2018 updates, has a keen sense for good bedding. She’s helped test for our guides to, and, among others.

This update builds on the excellent work of Eric Hanson, Amy Westervelt, and Jamie Wiebe, who wrote this guide’s previous editions. Who should get this. A good down comforter can keep you warm at night without the weight of layers of blankets. Photo: Michael Hession Though many high-quality comforters will last 10 years or longer, down can shift, leaving cold pockets.

If you regularly find yourself cold, it may be time for a replacement. Comforters can also help you save money on energy costs (you save about 1 percent per degree you turn your thermostat down). See the for how to choose the appropriate comforter weight. If you already own a good down comforter that has gone flat and lifeless, give it a wash and dry, and watch it magically return to its former, fluffy glory. (See our section for more details about cleaning.) If you’re painfully allergic to down or not keen on using animal products, opt for a. How to choose the best comforter weight for you.

You can also fine-tune the warmth of any comforter by changing the type of cover you use (see our ). Add a flannel cover to make it warmer in the fall and winter, or a lightweight linen or percale cover for spring or summer. We recommend using a duvet cover on any comforter you choose, especially because in many cases, skipping it will void the warranty on your comforter. If you get a comforter that doesn’t keep you at the right temperature, you’ll want to take advantage of a good return policy, which all of our finalists have.

How we picked. In 2018, we tested 10 down and down-alternative comforters that ranged in price from $30 to almost $500. The comforters we tested varied in their loft, or fluffiness. From left to right: the Pacific Coast Hungarian Down Extra Warmth 680TC Comforter, the L.L.Bean Baffle-Box Stitch Down Comforter (Warm), and the Feathered Friends Bavarian Medium 700 Down Comforter.

Photo: Sarah Kobos In 2018, we retested five of our prior top picks and tested five new comforters. We inspected all 10 of our test comforters to get a general sense of how they felt in our hands, to see if they shed excessive feathers, and to feel if any were too heavy or too thin. To test noise and down-proofness, we rolled up each one, unfurled it, shook it 10 times, and noted if any feathers or down clusters escaped. We were then able to narrow our list to four promising comforters for sleep testing. We focused on using the comforters as most people would in their own homes: We put a cover on each one (in addition to using a top sheet) and slept in a bedroom where the average temperature was between 65 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit most nights.

Paying attention to overall weight, breathability, loft, and fabric texture, we noted which models felt the best and the worst after sleeping under each for one or two nights. Our pick: L.L.Bean Baffle-Box Stitch Down Comforter, Warm. The easily gave us a better night’s sleep than any other comforter we’ve tested in the past two years. It was one of the most breathable, thanks to its lofty fill, baffle-box construction, and lighter-weight shell fabric. L.L.Bean’s unique reinforced baffle boxes should keep down from shifting. Overall, the L.L.Bean feels lighter but just as warm as similarly priced comforters. If you’re concerned about the ethics of the down industry or the environmental impact of what you purchase, it’s certified under both the.

While some of the comforters made our testers wake up sweating in the middle of the night, we never had this problem with the L.L.Bean. At just over 5 pounds, it’s super light—only our pricier upgrade pick, the Feathered Friends, is lighter. The Bean’s baffle-box construction may also contribute to how breathable the comforter feels. The baffles allow the down to move around and puff up, letting air circulate more easily than through the more densely packed down in a sewn-through comforter. The L.L.Bean’s cotton shell, though not particularly soft to the touch, also felt lighter than others, and we suspect that this helped it to stay breathable. Most baffle-box comforters use vertical strips of fabric to create three-dimensional walls.

The L.L.Bean adds a second layer to its walls, which they call. This construction felt similar to that of other baffle-box comforters we tried, but considering that many people complain that down tends to shift, the reinforced baffles might help keep the down in place and extend the life of the comforter. The price of this model was close to that of others we’ve tried with similar specs, but this comforter is so fluffy and light that it felt more expensive—closer to the luxurious Feathered Friends.

L.L.Bean customers love this comforter, too, rating it an average of 4.6 stars across just over 100 reviews. One says this comforter feels, “like a cloud.” Many others mention they’re repeat L.L.Bean customers—they’ve loved their comforter so much that they come back to L.L.Bean when it’s time for a replacement. The L.L.Bean’s baffle boxes make it one of the lightest, fluffiest, and most breathable models we tried. Photo: Sarah Kobos The L.L.Bean is manufactured to meet stringent environmental standards: the cotton shell is certified, which means that the fibers and finishes have passed testing for safety to humans and the environment; and the down inside has been certified as ethically sourced according to regulations. These certifications are relatively common for quality comforters from reputable brands—all of our down picks comply with at least one. The L.L.Bean comes in fewer weights than some of our other picks: warm (our pick) and, but it’s already so lightweight, we didn’t mind. The L.L.Bean’s 88-by-96-inch dimensions fit well inside most duvet covers, including those we like from Brooklinen and, conveniently, L.L.Bean.

It has duvet loops in each corner that make it easy to keep in place inside a cover with corner ties. If something goes wrong with your L.L.Bean comforter, it’s covered by the company’s. Flaws but not dealbreakers.

The biggest flaw we noticed with this comforter was that it initially shed some feathers straight out of the bag. This was pretty common for many of the comforters we tested and it doesn’t seem to be a persistent problem. After using the comforter for a week, there didn’t appear to be any additional feathers coming out of the shell. We’ll keep an eye out for any feathers or down that push through the fabric as we continue long-term testing. The L.L.Bean’s 280-thread count shell isn’t as soft as our other picks’ (save the Utopia, which has a polyester shell). It feels similar, if slightly rougher and more tightly woven, to our pick from L.L.Bean.

We don’t think the feel will bother most people, though, because you should be keeping your comforter in a cover and will rarely touch it. Runner-up: Alberta Euro Down Comforter. We like the nearly as much as our main pick.

The two comforters are similar in quality, price, construction, and fill power, but some testers found the Alberta too heavy. It has been either our main or runner-up pick for the last four years so we’re confident that its quality is consistent. Its lifetime guarantee is also more comprehensive than the L.LBean’s. On paper, the Alberta looks very similar to the L.L.Bean. It’s made with baffle-box construction and 600 to 650 fill power. (The range, according to The Company Store, is due to natural variation in the filling process.) But compared with the light and lofty Bean, the Alberta is warm and heavy—just over 6 pounds. Its thick shell and smaller duck-down clusters also make it feel less lofty.

Our testers often felt too hot sleeping under the Alberta and had difficulty moving around underneath its weight. We prefer the airiness of the L.L.Bean, but if you’re the type of sleeper who likes a weightier feel, this comforter is a better choice.

The Alberta comes in three warmths (the L.L.Bean is available in only two). Along with our mid-weight pick, we also tested the lightweight Alberta, but found it to be flat and unremarkable.

If you tend to overheat you’ll be better off with the more breathable L.L.Bean. The Alberta is well-constructed with baffle boxes and its combed-cotton shell is beautifully soft. Photo: Michael Hession The Alberta’s tightly woven 300-thread count combed cotton sateen shell is softer than the L.L.Bean’s 280-thread cotton shell.

We suspect that the thick fabric of the Alberta may be part of the reason it feels warmer and heavier than the L.L.Bean. The Alberta is available in a wide variety of colors beyond white, an advantage if you want a colorful look without having to use a duvet cover. But we think you should still use a cover because stains void the Alberta’s lifetime guarantee.

We’ve recommended the Alberta for about four years, but this year it showed up smelling a lot like wet dog. We ordered a second comforter, to see if we’d gotten a lemon, but we found that this one smelled as well. We’ve never experienced this with the Alberta, and we haven’t read owner complaints about a smell. Based on our experience testing down pillows, and other down comforters, we know that barnyard smells usually dissipate.

Budget pick: Pacific Coast Hungarian White Goose Down Comforter. The is wonderfully warm, has a soft shell, and, at $150, it’s a total steal. It’s not constructed as well as the L.L.Bean comforter, it’s about a pound heavier, and doesn’t feel as fluffy. But it holds its own next to comforters we tried that cost twice the price. Costco’s stock can be pretty spotty.

While working on this update, many of the sizes went out of stock. If you see one you want to buy, don’t wait. With 650 fill power and baffle-box construction, the Pacific Coast is just as warm and fluffy-feeling as comforters we tried that cost twice as much. Its soft, sateen shell feels better to touch than the fabric on the L.L.Bean, and its goose down felt loftier than that in our runner-up, the Alberta.

The biggest knock against the Pacific Coast is its cost-cutting design. The center of the comforter has large baffled squares, but to avoid the expense of building baffles to the edge of the comforter, the sides and foot of the comforter aren’t baffled or sewn-through, so the down around the edges will shift to the corners over time. Other design compromises, such as the little plus-shaped tack stitches that could tear, make us think that this piece will last about 10 years—which, not incidentally, is the length of its warranty. The Pacific Coast’s stitching doesn’t go all the way to the edges, so down will eventually shift and clump in its outer channels. Photo: Sarah Kobos We found Costco’s site somewhat hard to navigate—we’ve seen different weights of this comforter sold together under one URL and also on separate pages. Be sure to double-check if you’re choosing the “year-round” (medium weight) or “extra-warm” (heavy weight) before you buy. If you do end up ordering the wrong one, Costco is great with.

From experience, we know that the Pacific Coast comforters go in and out of stock frequently at Costco. When we first researched the Hungarian White Goose Down comforter it was available in twin, full/queen, and king. But as of this writing only the full/queen size was available. Upgrade pick: Feathered Friends Bavarian Medium 700 Down Comforter. If you want the best value in a luxury comforter—one that’s puffy and light but also super warm—the is the one to get.

Heck, it’s the one to save up for. It feels like sleeping wrapped in a cloud. At just over 5 pounds, it’s impressively light and especially fluffy, and feels durable—it should easily last 30 years. At about $460 for the queen size, it’s expensive, but, if you have the means, we think it’s a good investment. None of the other comforters we tried felt nearly as cloud-like or light as this one. We couldn’t find any drawbacks except for the price, but you get what you pay for.

Feathered Friends has always had a good reputation for its sourcing, but as of fall 2015 meet the. Each comforter comes with a tracking number that buyers can use on to see the source of each comforter’s fill. All RDS-certified comforters are supposed to come with a tracking number, but we’ve rarely found that they actually do. We loved the Feathered Friends—it was the puffiest, lightest, and most cloud-like comforter we tried.

It costs more, but should last twice as long as our other picks, making it an amazing value. Photo: Michael Hession The other details of the Bavarian Medium 700 are up to snuff, too: generous 90-by-98-inch dimensions (for a queen); one of the softest, quietest, and lightest long-staple cotton cambric shells we tried; and a lifetime warranty. Take note: Feathered Friends’s warranty requires you to use a duvet cover in order to maintain warranty coverage, which, with a pricey comforter like this one, you should be doing anyway.

None of the other comforters we tried felt nearly as cloud-like or light as this one. We couldn’t find any drawbacks except for the price, but you get what you pay for.

We slept with the medium-weight Bavarian 700, but Feathered Friends also makes and weights. If you’re interested in even more fill power—850 instead of 700—Wirecutter staff writer Tim Heffernan recommends the. You’ll pay about $60 more, but that model is Feathered Friends’s lightest comforter, and it’s even loftier than the Bavarian 700. Tim said, “The Feathered Friends comforter is as good as advertised—so light, so beautifully well-made—and also much more breathable than our older comforter. In a truly cold or drafty home, you might want to go with the medium weight; but I’d just add another blanket and keep the 3-season utility of the lightweight comforter.” Down-alternative pick: Utopia Bedding Queen Comforter Duvet Insert. Real down is hard to beat for comfort, loft, and breathability, but if you don’t want to spend the money, you’re allergic to down, or you avoid animal products, we recommend the down-alternative.

We found the Utopia to be better at regulating heat than the higher-priced down-alternative comforters we tried from. Its outer shell was also softer than that of many competitors.

All sizes cost less than $50, so we think that this comforter would be a great option to put on a child’s bed or a guest bed. We looked at a range of budget options from retailers like Amazon, JCPenney, and other big-box stores. Although many of them came with budget-friendly prices, the comforters were substantially lower in quality.

Not so with the Utopia: It had sturdy stitching with piped edges and lofty poly-filled boxes. We eliminated many of the competitors in the budget category because they had thin-feeling or poorly made outer shells. The Utopia’s shell felt solid, but soft and smooth. The Utopia’s down-alternative fill wasn’t as lofty or comfortable as real down, but this was the best budget comforter we tried, and it beat models that cost many times more. Photo: Michael Hession Most down-alternative comforters don’t breathe well, but we rarely woke up because we were too hot or too cold with the Utopia.

With competing down-alternative comforters, including the pricier Brooklinen, we often woke up halfway through the night sweaty and eager to toss off the covers. The Utopia comes in three sizes: twin, full/queen, and king. They all cost less than $50 at the time of this writing. Although you can presumably return the Utopia to Amazon, we couldn’t determine if the company itself offers any warranty (at this price, it’s doubtful). If you’re not looking for a rock-bottom price for a down-alternative comforter, we did try a more expensive option we’d recommend, the from The Company Store.

Though the LaCrosse would be a great upgrade, we think the affordable price and breathability of the Utopia make it a better choice for most people. Comforter construction. Term: Sewn-through What it means: Down comforters are typically described as being either “sewn-through” or “baffle-box constructed.” Sewn-through comforters may use boxes, channels, or other patterns to sew together the top and bottom of the comforter and prevent the fill from shifting. This construction method is very low maintenance because the down inside each smaller pocket doesn’t have much space to move around. David Sweet of the American Down & Feather Council told us that if you’re not interested in maintaining something at all, go with sewn-through. “You’ll never have to worry about fill shifting,” he said.

“But if you’re willing to shake it out once a year and hit it with a tennis racket to prevent clumping, you’ll be happier with the lightness and loft of baffle-box.” Term: Baffle-box What it means: Comforters with baffle-box construction also use sewn boxes, but the boxes have vertical strips of fabric separating the top and bottom of the shell, creating three-dimensional walls. The baffles help keep the down very lofty and therefore trap and retain more heat. But because the bigger boxes can also allow the down clusters to shift around, it’s a good idea to shake out your comforter every so often (when you change your duvet cover would be a good time) to keep the down evenly distributed and fluffy. Baffle-box construction is more labor-intensive and tends to be regarded as higher quality, but we found that many of the sewn-through comforters we tested—including our luxurious upgrade pick—were just as warm and fluffy as those with baffles. Deciphering labels. The world of down comforters has its own language and can be confusing. Here’s a breakdown of what the terms mean and, more important, how they might factor into your decision-making process.

Fill power: The volume of 1 ounce of down. The higher the volume, the higher the fill power and the more insulation the comforter provides. Higher fill power means a comforter is warmer but doesn’t necessarily weigh more. For an entry-level down comforter, 600 to 700 fill power is plenty. Goose down or duck down: The down in comforters comes from either ducks or geese. The type of down matters less than you might have heard. Duck down is generally not as fluffy as goose, because most of it is from small ducks with small puffs of down.

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Goose down is generally fluffier. Both goose down and duck down can make really good comforters—no reason to turn your nose up at a down puff’s provenance. Down alternative: A catchall term for any non-down comforter filling. At the low end, it’s a polyester-cotton blend that comes in sheets like batting; it goes up to gel-fiber filling or a patented material called Primaloft, a lightweight, breathable fill that can increase the price of a comforter by 15 to 20 percent.

Thread count: Manufacturers calculate thread count by adding up the vertical warp and horizontal weft yarns in a square inch of fabric. Generally, the finer the yarns, the more that will fit into a square inch, resulting in a smoother and more durable fabric. For a comforter, the thread count of the shell fabric plays a key role in keeping the down feathers contained. But the utility is limited—any numbers above 400 are likely just marketing claims. Cambric, sateen, jacquard: All three are fabrics commonly used for the outer shell of comforters.

Most of our experts recommend cambric, a densely woven, soft cotton, to help keep down inside a comforter’s shell. Sateen is a softer, shinier cotton with a more open weave; jacquard, the most expensive, is a specially designed, tightly woven fabric with a decorative pattern and/or finish. Duvet or comforter: Technically, a comforter is a bed covering that is sewn shut, usually has a color or pattern, and does not require a cover. A duvet is typically made of down or down-alternative fill and is made to be inserted into a duvet cover.

According to Maher, however, in the US these terms have become interchangeable. Ethical down. It’s very difficult to sort out exactly where down is coming from, let alone if it was collected by plucking a live duck or goose. Thankfully, some comforter companies are trying to use only humanely harvested down. Here’s more about how to. Responsible Down Standard: The certifies the traceability of down and verifies that no animals are live-plucked. The RDS seal appears on all items from companies that are operating within the standard’s requirements and whose products are audited and certified.

You can enter the lot number of any RDS-certified piece into Allied Feather & Down’s to trace the down back to its source. Care and maintenance. The expert consensus: Shake your comforter each day, air it outside or fluff it in the dryer every couple of months, and wash it every year. If you sweat a lot (which shouldn’t happen with a good comforter) or let pets wriggle around on your bed (which we understand), you may need to wash it more often. Remember to be extra gentle.

Ideally you should use a front-loading washer, as they clean bulky items more effectively. If you have a top-loader, try to keep the load balanced—it’s easy for comforters to get tangled or possibly torn on an agitator. Or take your comforter to the laundromat and use a machine meant for oversize items. Use mild soap and cold water, and choose the delicate setting. Extract water from it twice. We recommend only machine drying (never hang up a wet comforter) on low or air/fluff (without heat), though it may take a while.

Department stores might suggest that you dry-clean your comforter, but comforter repair specialist Jack Sukalac advised against it, noting that dry-cleaning chemicals are too harsh and will take the oils out of down. “It ruins it,” he said. The competition.

Down comforters Our budget pick for the past few years, the Pacific Coast European Down Year Round Warmth from, is currently unavailable. It’s very similar, if a little less luxurious, and even less expensive than our current recommendation, the Pacific Coast Hungarian, so if you see it back in stock it’s still a great choice. Has 600 fill power. Its lightweight fabric should make for a fluffier comforter, but it was cool and priced suspiciously low for truly durable, one-by-one-weave German batiste. (Using great German batiste increases the total cost of comforter specialist Jack Sukalac’s comforters by 50 percent, he told us.) We like the looks and feel of the a lot, especially for the price, but its stock is less reliable than that of our other comforter picks—it’s frequently backordered. If you do find it available, this comforter’s 750 fill power and excellent construction are impressive.

It’s as light and warm as our pick, the L.L.Bean, but less expensive. Is similar to the brand’s Alberta comforter, but it has sewn-through construction rather than baffle boxes. We think it’s worth paying the $30 more for the Alberta.

We also tried both the Alberta and White Bay’s light comforter options. Neither seemed particularly noteworthy. Both felt too thin.

If you live in a warm climate and want a lighter-weight comforter, we’d go with the lightweight Snowe instead. We liked how light and warm the felt during our preliminary tests.

We also liked that it has 750 fill power and baffle-box construction, and comes with a five-year warranty. But with its price of nearly $400 for a queen, we thought that both our Feathered Friends upgrade pick and our L.L.Bean top pick felt like they were higher-quality. We used to recommend as our main pick, and we know people who have purchased it and like it quite a lot. But in comparison with a new group of comforters in more recent tests, the Brooklinen was less lofty than those from L.L.Bean and The Company Store.

Several testers said that this comforter felt limp in their hands and on their body. It’s about the same price as our top pick, which gives you so much more for your money. Still, it does come with a lifetime warranty. We tried two comforters from IKEA: the, and both in the “warmer” style.

We eliminated all three in our feel tests because they felt limp, with almost no loft. We thought that the seemed to be of good quality, but we’re leery of any 30-day return policy, especially one that says the comforter must be unused and unwashed. The is constructed with long, horizontal boxes that will almost definitely lead to uneven fill distribution and cold spots after a short time.

Plus, we were bothered by its noisy shell. The has 600 fill power and great reviews, but it’s so thin that it feels more like a summer-weight comforter. Felt too small and cool.

Felt small at 88 by 92 inches, and it’s expensive considering it doesn’t have a true sewn-through design—the stitching stops 2 inches before the edge. “The opening at the edge is the same size as the openings of baffled comforters,” Sukalac pointed out. This opening allows the down to shift around the periphery, which is a bummer. Down-alternative comforters costs as much as many real down comforters we tried, but it ran much warmer and didn’t breathe nearly as well. But if you’re interested in a down-alternative comforter for ethical or allergy reasons, this one felt the most like down. Its construction and materials feel higher-quality than our down-alternative pick, the Utopia, but it was less breathable.

The medium weight made us sweat, so consider the lightweight option, even if you live in a cold climate. We slept many nights under the. This model was almost as good as the Utopia, our budget pick, but the microfiber outer shell was a dealbreaker.

Was all right to sleep under, if a bit warm, and its synthetic filling felt similar to down. For the price, though, you’re better off getting the Pacific Coast down comforter, which is significantly less expensive.

The felt too warm during our preliminary rounds of testing, and one of our testers noted that it had a slight vinegar smell. Costco’s was heavy out of the bag and felt unpleasant to lie under. Because we had many lighter-weight down-alternative options, we cut this one. We eliminated the early in our tests because it had an outer shell that felt terrible right out of the bag.

However, we do like that it comes in eight sizes and has a three-year warranty. If you’re planning to put your comforter inside a cover, this model might be a decent budget option. The is made of 75 percent polyester and 25 percent duck down. Unfortunately, this comforter was so thin, we couldn’t imagine anyone possibly being warm sleeping under it. Plus, it had almost no loft and felt unpleasant to touch. Felt thin and unpleasant to the touch, and smelled terrible to boot.

We eliminated it immediately. The had many of the same issues we found with L.L.Bean’s down comforter: The cover was loud and stiff, and it had an odd chemical smell. The made us sweat profusely. We didn’t even bother sleeping under it. More about cozy bedding from our editors.