The market is full of products that promise to get you a good night’s rest. From high tech options, like sound machines and salt lamps to more natural options like lavender pillow spray, there are tons of sleep accessories to choose from. When considering the necessities—beyond a great mattress—cozy bedding is a great place to start when building your slumber sanctuary.
A down comforter is the perfect seasonal upgrade for bedding. While they can be used year round, there are lightweight options for that, the appeal of a down comforter is its ability to keep things warm and cozy as temperatures start to drop. According to Crane & Canopy, a down comforter is able to keep us warm all winter long because of its fluffy goose and duck feathers and plumes that fill the comforter. Authentic down comforters fall on the pricier side with some easily costing over $500. Down-alternative comforters are the more affordable, hypoallergenic option that still gets the job done. They are made from either rayon, polyester or cotton and are not only a budget-friendly option but perfect for anyone allergic to down feathers.
You shouldn’t have to break the bank to get a good night’s sleep or keep cozy this winter. As you look for ways to say warm shop these 8 down and down-alternative comforters all under $200.
L.L. Bean PrimaLoft Down Alternative Comforter, Warm
This hypoallergenic option comes with a polyester microfiber PrimaLoft fiberfill. The comforter is Oeko-Tex certified, which means that even though it’s not the real deal down, it’s safe from harmful chemicals. You can lay all your concerns about a down alternative not living up to its feather filled version. This comforter features a box-stitch construction that keeps filling from shifting, preventing any unwanted cold spots. Another pro? The comforter is machine washable and dryable for your convenience.
Shop Now: starting at $149
Eddie Bauer 650 Fill Power Oversized Down Comforter
Similarly to how the quality of sheets is measured by the thread count the quality of down comforters is measured by the fill power, the down per ounce. According to Crane and Canopy, the higher the fill power, the fluffier and warmer the comforter is–with 600 or more being the target number. At 650 this white duck down comforter offers a medium level warmth. Even though it uses real feathers, the comforter is also hypoallergenic. It’s ability to be machine washed and dried and at this price point make it a rare find among real down comforters.
Shop Now: starting at $135.24
Land’s End Pureloft Synthetic Down Comforter
Using synthetic microfiber, this comforter has the same full and fluffy compression of a goose down. The allergy-friendly material will keep all of your worries at bay so you can focus on staying cozy. The comforter provides the midweight warmth that makes it ideal to use on its own year-round or with a blanket when temperatures really take a dip.
Shop Now: starting at $119
Brooklinen Down Alternative Comforter
With a lifetime warranty and a five-star rating, this comforter is definitely worth a test run or two. Inside, the 100 percent hypoallergenic microfiber fill is shredded and shaved to resemble the texture of down. All the fibers are wrapped up in a 400 thread count sateen shell that offers a cozy and breathable warmth suitable for all seasons. If you “sleep hot” at night, the lightweight option might be the most comfortable option.
Shop Now: starting at $199
Snowe Down Comforter
This is a down comforter you can feel good about. Snowe uses premium French white down ethically sourced from a Responsible Down Standard (RDS) certified manufacturer to fill their comforters to 750 fill power. The 330 thread count cotton sateen cover is also OEKO-TEX certified so no need to worry about any unwanted chemicals. If you’re having trouble deciding between the lightweight‚ for people who sleep warm, and the all-season, for people who sleep cold, the Snowe promise allows you to exchange or get refunded if you’re not satisfied within 90 days.
Shop Now: starting at $198
Pottery Barn Classic Down Duvet Insert
Get the best parts of both a true down comforter and an alternative down with this option. The filling is a white down and feather blend, but it also has all the allergy-friendly features of a down alternative. The 550 fill power comforter is Freshness Assured Hypoallergenic meaning the down and feathers were cleaned to remove dust and odor. The 300 thread count cover is 100 percent cotton to further contribute to a good night’s sleep.
Shop Now: starting at $199
Crane and Canopy The Luxe Cotton Filled White Comforter
While other down alternative comforters may be filled with a synthetic product, this Crane and Canopy version comes with an all natural and lofted cotton fill that will keep you warm the same way a goose down does. The direct to consumer product features a water-resistant cotton cover. The corner tie loops help keep the comforter in place while the box stitch construction helps keep the natural filling in place.
Shop Now: Starting at $139
Pacific Coast Hotel Down Comforter
Even if a getaway isn’t in the budget, you can bring the vacation experience to you. This down comforter offers all luxury of a hotel stay with all the comforts of home. The 550 fill power Hyperclean® down makes this a perfect comforter for the average sleeper—not too hot, not too cold. The 100 percent cotton cover will only add to the experience, and with a 4.3 rating, it’s worth checking out what all the hype is about.
Shop Now: starting at $164
