Talk:Comforter

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Hahaha, what's this non-sense about a cape? That's just comedy gold. (Stoldark 06:42, 9 March 2007 (UTC))

Added information regarding comforter packaging Aignam 14:51, 13 June 2007 (UTC)

This is not entirely correct - comforters are NOT typically used without a sheet. Schippy 22:54, 3 July 2007 (UTC)

No, they are not the same. Comforters are generally used in combination with other blankets, and sheets and generally only truly used in the winter to guard against the cold. Duvets are used year-round and by themselves. 69.92.188.48 09:33, 30 September 2007 (UTC) Cera

Also they often have decorative patterns vs sheets and cover the top and sides of the bed to make it look nicer 72.15.95.101 (talk) 20:36, 5 January 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Same as duvet or not?

The words 'comforter' and 'duvet' seem to have different meanings in different parts of the world. The two respective articles here on wikipedia need to clear up the confusion between the words and meanings.

As things currently stand, the two articles seem to describe the same thing. I am from the UK and to me, a duvet is a big cotton rectangular sack, filled with synthetic material, put inside a decorative duvet cover. It is the only thing under which I sleep - no other sheets. To me a 'comforter' is a bit like a duvet, but much thinner, and it is something people in other parts of the world use on top of other sheets for added warmth.

What are other people's understandings of the two words? How can the two articles be fixed to rectify the confusion that currently exists? Abc30 04:33, 26 July 2007 (UTC)


I'm from the US. A comforter is, to me, what Abc described above as a duvet. To me, the duvet _is_ the cover for the comforter. 75.108.24.77 —Preceding comment was added at 19:23, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

Mate, what is all this palava? Comforters and duvet are just overseas talk for a DOONA - and dictionaries wouldn't muck about separating the three. Why does WIKI? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 202.173.145.107 (talk) 14:27, 15 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Merger proposal

Duvet and comforter are not the same. Comforters are much thinner, and customarily used with other sheets and blankets. One definition of duvet is a much thicker affair than the comforter (generally about triple the thickness of a comforter in my experience) which is used all on its own. The other definition of "duvet" is more properly known as a "duvet cover," and is a shell one can put over a duvet or a comforter to protect it. These two items are different and distinct no matter which regional meaning of the word "duvet" you use, and I believe they should not be merged. Rob T Firefly 22:52, 3 December 2007 (UTC)

I am of the same opinion, I am an American living in France and duvet's are completely different, a duvet can not be used independant of its cover therfore it is a system entirely different; furthermore, a duvet is much thicker and warmer than a comforter. With a duvet there is no need for other blankets because the heat it traps is largely sufficient and more more efficient than a heap of blankets.90.36.49.191 (talk) 07:21, 9 April 2008 (UTC)

I think everyone agrees that there are two concepts here — though you missed the point that although "duvet" cannot mean "comforter", "comforter" can, as 75.108.24.77 described above, mean "duvet": for example my local Macy's advertises its duvets as "comforters" (comforters are also, unhelpfully, sold as "comforters"). Some questions which are still open to discussion are:
  • Do we actually need two articles just because there are two different things? Sometimes a combined article, clarifying the distinction, is better. [My vote: probably we do.]
  • What title should each article have that will lead to minimal reverts/warring/confusion? [My vote: duvet and comforter]
  • Writing an introductory paragraph for each explaining the confusion over nomenclature and pointing the reader to the other page if necessary. [I guess this means saying at the beginning of Comforter that [in the US] the word can also refer to a duvet].
  • How does the article Quilt fit into all this? —Blotwell 04:14, 19 February 2008 (UTC)

They are the same thing. Its subjective. I think it is an American thing to call duvet's "comforter". It could be merged and then additional points made in the header. Do what you want though, I didn't write either article, so I guess you're the boss. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 194.72.54.162 (talk) 13:00, 22 February 2008 (UTC)

  • How could one possibly suggest that a comforter and duvet are the same thing? They are not, and these two articles should be kept seperately to stop any confusion. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 92.11.235.167 (talk) 18:24, 28 February 2008 (UTC)