3-in-1 duvets have been around for a little while, and in principal seem like a good idea. With the Simba 3-in-1 Duvet fetching a pretty high price tag, I tested it to see if if was a gimmick or a game changer.
IN my Simba 3-in-1 Duvet review, I’ll see if the nifty bedding actually offers a better night’s sleep.
With three tog options to choose from, I found it easy to adjust the thickness to suit my sleeping preferences. I enjoy a cooler room at night so I already had concerns that just because you can add more, it doesn’t mean you should.
I appreciated Simba’s addition of some clever features to its 3-in-1 offering, notably making an effort to make it more environmentally friendly by manufacturing parts from recycled plastic bottles and using Better Cotton.
Overall rating: 8/10
Pros
- Easy to combine and separate duvets
- Comfortable
- Evenly distributed filling with no clumping
- Quality feel and lightweight while still being warm
Cons
- Very expensive
- Storage bag doesn’t save space
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Simba 3-in-1 duvet review: first impressions
I’m certainly no stranger when it comes to Simba products. I have had Simba mattress for the last 10 years and it took me from insomniac to achieving a sleep score over 80 every single night. The Simba APEX Mattress is probably one of my most prized possessions.
I came in having high expectations here and if I’m paying top dollar for a duvet, I want it to look the part right away. Luckily, the delivery process from Simba is very straightforward. At the time of writing Simba uses DPD Local for its non-mattress products.
Unpacking the boxes is easy, and getting the Duvets ready to go is a piece of cake.
The duvet does come with a storage case which I used to store the half of the duvet that I wasn’t sleeping with, but I found it wasn’t much of a space saver and took up the same amount of space under my ottoman bed as any other duvet would.
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Simba 3-in-1 duvet review: The Nitty Gritty
- Sizes available: Single, Double, King, Super-King
- Material: Cotton and recycled plastic
- Togs: 3.5, 7, 10.5
As I had hoped, Simba’s 3-in-1 duvet felt premium right away. It’s got a soft cotton cover, which still feels quality beneath a bedsheet, and the ‘renew clusters’ in the filling, which are made from recycled plastic, are evenly distributed and divided into pockets so they can’t form clumps.
I tested this duvet in the summer, and mostly used it with its lightest 3.5 tog (blue binding), which I didn’t find unbearable, even in the middle of a heatwave. That could be down to the duvet’s moisture-wicking properties, which help it draw sweat away as you sleep. Simba has always been great at incorporating cooling tech into its products and the duvet seems to be no exception.
The spring/autumn duvet (grey binding) is a 7-tog covering, and I’d back up Simba’s claim that it’s suitable for the majority of the year. This is the one that I gravitated towards the most. Similar to the light summer duvet, the 7 tog feels luxurious and is incredibly soft.
Combine the two duvets together and (you maths whizzes guessed it), you get a 10.5 tog duvet designed for cold winter nights. Because of the premium design and the options available, I’d be surprised if we could find someone who didn’t like at least one of the options all year round.
Simba 3-in-1 duvet review: how much does it cost?
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The price is the biggest hurdle for the Simba 3-in-1 duvet. At the time of writing, its RRP on the Simba website for a single is £249. That’s just too much, in my opinion. A quick scour of the web tells us you can find something similar for well under £50 elsewhere.
However, Simba often has discounts, so if you can nab one during a sale, it’s more than worth it, as currently, the single 3-in-1 duvet is priced from £249 but we’ve seen it go as low as £186.75 during sale periods.
Simba distinguishes itself from rival brands with its premium quality, eco credentials and carbon-neutral delivery, but even with these positives, I felt that £449 (RRP) is a steep price for a Super King duvet.
In my experience, internet mattress brands are notorious for having killer sales during peak periods, so you should be able to find this 3-in-1 duvet at a discount in the near future. We’ll update this page with offers on this duvet when we spot them.
Can you wash a Simba 3-in-1 duvet?
Yes, the Simba 3-in-1 duvet is machine washable, and I’m reassured by Simba claim that the duvet will retain its softness and shape even after repeated washes.
I can tell from the off that it isn’t going to fit in a standard drum so it’ll be a trip to the local laundrette I am afraid.
Of course, I’ll let you know when the time comes for a laundry cycle.
Where can you buy a Simba 3-in-1 duvet?
You can buy Simba products from a number of retailers as well as the official website.
I’ve listed some of the options we’ve seen around below.
Quickfire Q&A
How much is the Simba 3-in-1 Duvet?
- Single: £249
- Double: £349
- King: £399
- Super-King: £449
Who’s it best for?
The Simba 3-in-1 duvet is best for people who struggle to regulate their body temperature and sleeping patterns all year round. With the UK’s weather as unpredictable as it it, it’s nice to be able to whip off a layer and still sleep peacefully.
What I loved
I loved the softness and quality feel of the duvet. It’s warm but still feels lightweight and non-restrictive.
What I didn’t
I’ve mentioned the price a few times and to be honest, that’s the main draw back from me. If we are nit-picking, the buttons can be a little fiddly but it’s not a deal-breaker.
What’s the difference between the Simba 3-in-1 Duvet and the Simba Hybrid Duvet?
The two duvets Simba offers at the time of writing are similar in quality. They’re both made from a mixture of Better Cotton and recycled plastic, they both feel luxurious, and they’re both temperature-regulating.
But the standard Hybrid Duvet is a 10.5 tog cover, whereas you get three options with the 3-in-1: 3.5 tog, 7 tog and 10.5 tog.
What alternatives are there to the Simba 3-in-1 Duvet?
There’s lots of alternatives to the 3-in-1. There’s options at John Lewis, Amazon and Marks and Spencer.
Shop around the web, and you’ll find plenty of other options.
The verdict: is a Simba 3-in-1 duvet worth the money?
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If you’ve willing to spend the money on a Simba 3-in-1 Duvet, I don’t think you would be disappointed. It does everything you’d hope it would and feels luxurious doing so. It’s also incredibly practical and should last a long time.
I appreciate Simba’s commitment to environmentally friendly manufacturing and delivery , but would we spend our own money on this duvet? Short answer, no but when it’s on sale, I could be swayed.
I’d say to keep your eyes peeled for deals on this duvet around Black Friday and Christmas if you feel like treating yourself.
- Comfort: 5/5
- Value: 2/5
- Design: 5/5
- Sustainability: 4/5
