How to Choose a Quilt You'll Actually Use All Year

Did you know that most Australians change over their quilt throughout the year? In fact, an independent survey we conducted last year told us that around 70% of Australians are partaking in a seasonal bedding overhaul each year. You (probably, statistically speaking) know the drill: pull out the big, fluffy duvet when winter rolls around, only to pack it back up again when spring warms back up. But the unfortunate kicker here is that our seasons just aren't that predictable. Just ask anyone from Melbourne, where they're famously said to experience all four seasons in one day, or Canberra where you'll find the largest average range in temperatures across a single day. All this to say, perhaps a once-a-year quilt swap isn't the best solution for us Aussies. What we've found is that we need a more agile solution — something that allows for quick (and importantly, easy) adjustments throughout the year. 

Enter: clippable quilts. We've given our quilt collections a small but mighty update, so you can get the right sleep temperature every time. And if you share your bed with a partner, there's some extra exciting updates that are going to end the age-old battle for the quilt, once and for all — but more on that in a moment. 

Clippable quilts are just that: quilts that clip together. Our quilts are fitted out with teeny tiny clips around the edges, allowing you to attach and remove extra layers of warmth in a snap, literally. 

The concept is simple. Each of our clippable quilts has discreet clips running along the edges. When you want more warmth, you can attach an additional quilt layer — it clips into place in seconds. When the temperature climbs back up, you unclip and remove it just as easily. After all, if most of us are already making partaking in the seasonal quilt swap, we want to make it as fast and simple as possible.

The combinations are where the magic really happens. Pair a lightweight quilt with a medium layer for a versatile mid-season option, or clip two medium weight layers together for full winter warmth. It's one system that does the work of several quilts. 

Our clippable quilts come in two weight options, light and medium, so you can build the perfect combination for your sleep style, your bedroom, and the season at hand. 

As a general guide, a single lightweight quilt is ideal for warmer months or for those who naturally sleep hot. A medium-weight quilt works well through the milder shoulder seasons — those in-between weeks in spring and autumn when you're not quite sure what to expect. And for the cooler months, clipping a light and medium layer together gives you a generous warmth level that's still easy to scale back when needed. 

Beyond weight, the fill inside your quilt shapes how it feels night to night. Here's a quick guide to each: 

If you share your bed with a partner, you'll know that quilt negotiations can be... fraught. One of you is forever too warm, the other perpetually cold, and the result is a nightly tug-of-war that leaves everyone a little worse off. It's one of the most common sleep complaints we hear — and honestly, one of the most relatable. 

Our new half quilts change the dynamic entirely. Aptly named, half quilts are a second layer that cover one half of your full-size base quilt. Just like our full-size quilts, they clip together around the edges, with the addition of Gentle Grip tabs to secure the middle of the quilt. Quiet, discreet, comfy.

Because each half quilt is a standalone layer in its own right, you and your partner can each customise your own side of the bed independently. They can sleep under a single lightweight layer while you cocoon yourself in two. No compromises, no negotiations, and — crucially — no quilt thieving in the night. 

It's a small change with a surprisingly big impact on the quality of sleep for both of you.