Snuggle up in the best doonas for the dreamiest night’s sleep

Best doona overall

Wool’s natural insulation, breathability and hypoallergenic qualities make it the preffered doona filling for many people. A good quality wool doona will keep you cosy without overheating—and it’s for this reason that MiniJumbuk’s Australian everyday wool quilt is a favourite around the Home Beautiful office. While it’s nice and cosy during the winter, it’s also breathable enough to use during the summer months.

Being an Australian brand, it’s also nice to know that MiniJumbuk’s wool comes from local woolgrowers on South Australia’s Limestone Coast. The 40-year-old Australian brand places a focus on having happy and healthy sheep, as well as supporting the local farming communities in the region.

The other great thing about wool is that it’s one of the more environmentally friendly doona filling options. Wool is both biodegradable and renewable, which makes it a more sustainable choice.

Key features:

• 100% wool filling
• South Australian wool
• Naturally non-allergenic
• Machine washable
• Made using Airlight Technology to retain heat

Best doona for allergies

2-in-1 doonas feature a clever design that’s made of two doonas that can be clipped together or used separately (Scandinavian sleep method, anyone?). These quilts essentially let you tailor your side of the bed to your exact temperature preference.

This quilt model, in particular, is crafted with responsibly-farmed 50% white goose down and 50% white goose feather fill, and encased in a lightweight cotton cover. It was designed for those who love the look and feel of a traditional feather-and-down duvet but who want something easier to look after and less allergenic. The polyester filling contains a built-in antibacterial treatment that’ll fight off any potential allergies while keeping the fluffiness of a feather-and-down.

Key features:

• 2 in 1 quilt
• 50% goose down and 50% goose feather fill
• Cotton cover
• Lightweight feel
• Built-in antibacterial treatment
• Alternative to feather and down

Available at:

• $349.99 from Myer

Best doona for hot sleepers

Those who wake up hot and sweaty will find more comfort in a doona that is designed with the purpose of cooling you down. One of the best on the market is Ecosa’s cooling quilt, which is cleverly designed with cooling technology and a sweat-wicking bamboo core that helps sleepers feel at least 2 to 5 degrees cooler in bed.

To get the benefit of the doona’s cooling fabric, Ecosa actually recommends sleepers use this doona without a cover. While it might feel strange at first, the doona’s ability to be popped in the washing machine should ease your mind about any hygiene issues. Additionally, all of the materials used in the cooling quilt are hypoallergenic and antibacterial—making it a great option for allergy sufferers.

The cooling quilt’s reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with many customers confirming that the cooling technology works even better than they expected.

Key features:

• Cooling design
• Bamboo core
• Antibacterial
• Hypoallergenic
• Machine Washable

Best doona for all seasons

If you want your bed to feel like a luxury hotel’s then you can’t go past Sheridan’s Pure Indulgence 95/5 goose down & feather quilt. The luxury quilt is crafted in Denmark and filled with 95% Hungarian white goose down and 5% white Hungarian goose feather with a 100% cotton cover.

While feather and down are certainly the most luxurious quilt choice, you do have to be careful about the ethics of the feathers. Luckily, this Sheridan quilt passes the ethics test with its Downpass label – a standard for ethically sourced down and feathers. While the price tag is at the higher end of most budgets, the reviews speak for themselves, with most customers claiming that it’s worth every penny for such an indulgent night’s sleep.

Key features:

• Ethically sourced
• Hungarian white goose feather and down
• Crafted in Denmark
• Cotton cover
• Lightweight

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MiniJumbuk Thermal Australian wool quilt in white

from $265 (usually $529.99), Myer

Those living in some of Australia’s colder regions, such as Tasmania or Melbourne, will appreciate the extra warmth and insulation given by MiniJumbuk’s thermal wool quilt. While wool is already an extremely warm fabric, this quilt’s extra Airlight wool layers help it retain even more heat.

Like all MiniJumbuk items, this quilt’s wool comes from local woolgrowers on South Australia’s Limestone Coast, meaning that your purchase is supporting local Australian farming communities. Another benefit of wool is it’s biodegradability, making this quilt a good purchase for yourself and the environment.

Key features:

• Wool quilt
• Extra thermal heat
• Australian wool
• Sustainable choice
• Naturally non-allergenic

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Tontine natural cotton summer quilt

from $177.95, Temple & Webster

Best doona under $200

If you struggle to sleep without the soothing weight of a doona during the summer months but find your regular doona too hot then Tontine’s natural cotton summer quilt might be the solution. While many cotton quilts have a cotton cover, many still have polyester filling on the inside. This doona however, is made from 100% cotton through the cover and the filling, making it feel more breathable, comfortable and luxurious.

Those prone to allergies will also appreciate knowing that the quilt features an anti-microbial treatment that prevent the growth of bacteria, mould and dust mites. Plus, the price is pretty decent as well.

Key features:

• Summer doona
• 100% cotton cover and filling
• Anti-microbial treatment
• Good value
• Breathable

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