The different duvet cover finishes

The different duvet cover finishes

Bottle, flap, envelope... None of these terms sound familiar? They refer to the different finishes available for duvet covers! Embrin, specialist in linen bed and home textiles, is here to help you make the right choice for your needs.

Did you know? At Embrin, we offer beautiful linen duvet covers, made in France in our Normandy workshops.

Embrin linen duvet cover

There are several types of duvet cover finishes: the “bottle” shape, zip closure, flap, double flap, envelope closure, button fastening, or the simple bag shape. What are their respective features and which should you choose?

The “bottle” shape duvet cover

The “bottle” shape duvet cover, also known as the "chimney" finish, is a classic among duvet cover finishes. As its name suggests, it resembles an upturned bottle, with the neck acting as an opening to insert the duvet.

This is the most popular finish, partly because it allows you to tuck the duvet in at the foot of the bed and prevents it from slipping out during the night, even if you move around a lot. It is also the finish preferred by the Embrin workshop for the making of its 100% French-made linen duvet covers.

Bottle shape duvet cover

Did you know? This is also called a duvet cover with chimney.

Discover Embrin duvet covers

Duvet cover with zip closure

The duvet cover with zip closure is quite rare for adults, but very popular for children's beds. The zip runs along the foot and sides of the duvet cover, helping children not to fall out of bed during the night, much like a sleeping bag.

Duvet cover with flap finish

The duvet cover with flap has an extra piece of fabric attached at the foot. This allows the inserted duvet to be fully covered and tucked in at the foot of the bed. It is very similar to the “bottle” finish, except that the opening is wider and it features a single flap rather than a neck that envelops the duvet.

Duvet cover with envelope closure

The duvet cover with envelope closure has an opening near the foot for inserting the duvet. This is the same closure system as for pillowcases.

This type of duvet cover has neither a neck nor a flap, so you cannot tuck in the duvet.

Duvet cover with envelope closure

Duvet cover with double flap finish

The duvet cover with double flap has flaps at the foot as well as on the right and left sides of the duvet. Now somewhat out of fashion, this finish allows you to tuck in the duvet and also to hide the mattress and bed base.

Duvet cover with button finish

The duvet cover with buttons has an opening at the foot and fastens with buttons to keep the duvet securely in place. Some duvet covers even feature press studs.

Bag shape duvet cover

This is the simplest form of duvet cover: the side at the foot is left open for easy insertion of the duvet. However, the duvet is more likely to slip out during the night.

Advantages and disadvantages of the finishes

Struggling to decide which finish is right for your next duvet cover? Here is a table outlining their respective advantages and disadvantages.

Good to know: To make life easier for hosts and owners of holiday cottages and accommodation, we offer the addition of hand holes to our duvet covers. This small detail is available on request.

Advantages Disadvantages

“Bottle” or "chimney" duvet cover

 Easy to insert. Can be tucked in. -

Duvet cover with zip closure

 Helps children feel secure and prevents them from falling out of bed. -

Duvet cover with flap

 Attractive and can be tucked in at the foot.

    The duvet may slip out quite easily if not tucked in.

Envelope closure duvet cover

 Minimalist, attractive look.

The duvet can slip out easily and feet may be exposed during the night for taller people.

Duvet cover with double flap

 Allows you to tuck in the duvet at the foot and sides.

Style has fallen out of favour.

Duvet cover with buttons

 Keeps the duvet in place and allows you to personalise your bedding.

Be careful not to lose a button during washing or drying.

Bag shape duvet cover

 -

The duvet can slip out easily.

Need a hand understanding the different duvet cover finishes? Feel free to contact our team of experts!

Our customers' reviews

The colour is nice. The quality of the linen is excellent, the more I wash it the softer it gets.

Automatically translated · see the original review
Lumineux

Le coloris est sympa. La qualité du lin est excellente, plus je le lave plus il est doux.

Jeanne

Very satisfied

Automatically translated · see the original review

Très satisfaite

Laurence CARRARA

Prussian Blue is beautiful, for now I cannot say more as it is a Christmas present.
Very fast delivery, ordered on a Thursday and delivered the next day.

Automatically translated · see the original review
Bleu

Le bleu Prusse est magnifique pour l instant je ne peux en dire plus c est un cadeau de Noël.
Livraison hyper rapide commandé un jeudi livré le lendemain.

Marie RICHARD

I am delighted with my purchase. The colour does not quite match the colour on the website, but actually it is a nice surprise, it is even prettier. The sheets are soft and I imagine that after a few washes, it will be hard for us to leave our bed. In short, a big thank you 🙏

Automatically translated · see the original review
Heureuse

Je suis enchantée par mon achat.La couleur ne correspond pas tout à fait à la couleur sur le site, mais en faite c’est une bonne surprise c’est encore plus joli. Les draps sont doux et j’imagine qu’après quelques lavages, il nous sera difficile de quitter notre lit. Bref, un grand merci 🙏

Marie DESTOOP
Pleasant surprise 1 year ago
Washed Linen Duvet Cover in Midnight Blue

Linen duvet cover in navy: a real pleasure for the eyes and to the touch.

Automatically translated · see the original review
Agréable surprise

Housse de couette en lin bleu nuit : un vrai plaisir pour les yeux et au toucher.

Marie-thérèse

This linen duvet cover is a real delight for summer nights, fresh and light.

Automatically translated · see the original review
Top qualité

Cette housse de couette en lin est un vrai bonheur pour les nuits d'été, fraîche et légère.

Margot

Incredible quality, we are won over by our order of washed linen sheet.

Automatically translated · see the original review

Qualité incroyable, nous sommes conquis par notre commande de drap en lin lavé.

Sophie

This two-tone duvet cover has transformed the atmosphere of my bedroom, very satisfied with my purchase.

Automatically translated · see the original review
Super

Cette housse de couette bicolore a transformé l'ambiance de ma chambre, très satisfaite de mon achat.

Hortense

Our Commitments

Rooted in our rural heritage and local terroir, we are proud to offer products from an eco-friendly, locally sourced supply chain of excellence.

Eco-friendly

Eco-friendly

Linen is the only vegetable textile fibre native to Europe. 85% of the world's textile linen is grown along the coastal strip from Caen to Amsterdam. GMO-free, irrigation-free, defoliant-free, waste-free, our Norman linen helps the planet breathe!

Made in France

Made in France

Our products are made from top-quality linen, grown in Normandy and processed by the Terre de Lin cooperative. They are handcrafted by passionate artisans in our Normandy workshop, as well as in partner workshops across France.

Fair Pricing

Fair Pricing

We advocate responsible consumption through the application of fair pricing all year round: no sales or promotional operations that encourage overconsumption. Transparency and fair pricing for flax producers and processors, as well as for our customers.

Quality Since 1930

Quality Since 1930

Our family perpetuates an ancestral craftsmanship to cultivate exceptional linens on our farms in Normandy. This expertise was initiated by our great-grandfathers in the 1930s. All three passionate, they passed on to subsequent generations a love for this delicate fibre.