Why are duvet covers so damned expensive?

because they are custom made

Good question. It’s probably one of those things where you’re paying for something with a fancy name. The materials and labor are not pricey in themselves, but people will pay whatever money is asked of them for a dewvay covah – snobby British accent- no offense to actual Brits. As far as I know, duvets usually aren’t custom. You can get them at any Target or Bed Bath and Beyond.

I know Walmart is the devil, but here is a search result, if you’re interested

If it was called a “quilt cover” it’d be $50. A “bedspread”, $20.

You’re paying for the name.

We get ours from Ikea, and it’s never too expensive.

Because they can.

I honestly have no idea, but I’ve wondered this before.

What is even more confusing to me is why “duvet” and “duvet cover” are used interchangeably by some retailers.

I agree that a duvet cover – at least the one I have – is basically two flat sheets sewn together with fasteners; mine has buttons.

You can do this by hand. The sewing part is so easy a child could do it and probably has, in many cases – offshore, of course. You can do it while you have an interesting conversation or two with your teenager about determination and willingness. Find out how to do it on Instructables.com. or pm me.

What is a “duvet” or a “duvet cover” ?

a duvet cover is a cover (basically two large pieces of fabric with buttons or a zipper) that encase a comforter. it’s like a huge pillowcase.. you can take an old comforter and change the look of it with a duvet cover, or you can take a plain white down comforter and make it look like anything you want. you open up the buttons or zipper and have to put the comforter in there, spread it out, close it up and voila, you have what appears to be a brand new comforter.

Check out Macy’s for great duvet covers on sale. I have one that is just so beautiful, and it was $350 reduced to $50 (they must know their original price is ridiculous).

I would never buy one. I don’t see any point in it, but apparently not everyone is a do it yourself person, like I am.

Becaue the word’s French? :-) (“Duvet” is French for “goose down.”)

I think it’s because a duvet cover uses quite a bit of fabric, to fit around a big, puffy duvet, and needs to have something to close at the top or bottom (buttons or zipper).