Buy Plain Duvet Covers Online at the Best Prices from iStyle Mode
A plain duvet cover is the simplest way to change how your bedroom looks and feels. No pattern to match, no theme to commit to. Just a solid colour and a fabric you'll actually enjoy sleeping under.
What Is a Plain Duvet Cover?
A plain duvet cover is a washable cover that slips over your duvet, in a single solid colour with no print or pattern. It protects the duvet from sweat, spills and wear, and it's the part of your bedding you see and feel most. Because it comes off, it's far easier to wash than a duvet, and you can change the look of your bed without buying a new duvet.
You'll see plain bedding sold in different ways: as a duvet cover on its own, as a duvet cover set with pillowcases, or as a full bedding set with extras. Always check what's included before you buy. Our Egyptian cotton sets, for example, include pillowcases, and each product page lists what comes with your size.
Why Choose Plain Bedding?
It works with any room. Change your curtains, cushions or throw and a plain duvet cover still looks right.
It doesn't date. Patterns and prints come and go. A solid colour is as easy to live with in five years as it is today.
It's easy to mix and match. Plain bedding pairs well with patterned throws, textured cushions and contrasting pillowcases.
It's practical. Spare plain duvet cover sets are simple to rotate on wash day, and a plain colour suits guest rooms, children's rooms and main bedrooms alike.
Shop Plain Duvet Cover Sets by Fabric
The fabric decides how a duvet cover feels, how warm it sleeps and how you care for it. Our range covers the two choices most people are weighing up.
Egyptian Cotton Plain Duvet Covers
If you want a cool, crisp feel, start here. Our Egyptian Cotton Duvet Covers are made from 100% Egyptian cotton with a thread count of 200, in a plain duvet cover design that's comfortable and smooth. At 200 thread count, the fabric is on the lighter, crisper side, so it feels fresh rather than silky, which many people prefer for year-round use and for warm nights.
Colours are Luxury White, Cream, Mocha, Blue and Black. Customers describe the cotton as crisp, cool, breathable and a good fit, and many choose it specifically as a plain white duvet cover. It's machine washable at 40°C and can be tumble dried.
Cotton sets come with pillowcases. A swatch is available, so you can check the colour and feel before you order a full set, and you can also buy a pillowcase on its own.
Teddy Fleece Plain Duvet Cover Sets
For cold evenings, teddy fleece is the cosy option. Our plain fleece duvet cover sets are made from 100% polyester teddy fleece, with a plush, soft texture and a gentle sheen. They're warm, lightweight and durable, and they suit anyone who likes to feel wrapped up the moment they climb into bed.
We offer two fleece ranges: the Teddy Bear Plain Fleece Duvet Cover Set, which is tumble dry friendly, and the Hug & Snug Duvet Cover Set, which is machine washable at 40°C and suitable for tumble drying. Both come in a choice of solid colours, and you'll find more in our wider Teddy Duvet Sets.
One tip from customers: wash a new fleece set before first use, as a little loose fluff can come off when it's new.
Cotton vs Fleece: Compare Plain Duvet Covers
Egyptian cotton
Teddy fleece
Fabric
100% Egyptian cotton, 200 thread count
100% polyester teddy fleece
Feel
Cool, crisp, smooth
Plush, soft, cosy
Warmth
Light and breathable
Warm
Best for
Hot sleepers, year-round use
Cold sleepers, autumn and winter
Washing
Machine washable at 40°C, can be tumble dried
Tumble dry friendly; Hug & Snug is machine washable at 40°C
Sizes
Single to super king
Single to king
Colours
Luxury White, Cream, Mocha, Blue, Black
A choice of solid colours
If you sleep hot, choose cotton. It breathes, so you're less likely to overheat.
If you feel the cold, choose fleece. It traps warmth and feels instantly snug.
If you can't decide, many people keep a cotton set for spring and summer and a fleece set for winter.
On price, at the time of writing, single fleece sets start from £17.99 for the Teddy Bear Plain range and from £21.99 for Hug & Snug, and an Egyptian cotton double set is £19.49. Prices vary by size and colour, so check the product page for the exact figure.
Shop Plain Duvet Covers by Size
Match your duvet cover to your duvet size, not your bed size. A cover that's too small bunches the duvet, and one that's too big lets it slide about inside.
Size
Egyptian cotton
Teddy fleece
Single
135 x 200cm
137 x 200cm
Double
200 x 200cm
200 x 200cm
King
230 x 220cm
230 x 220cm
Super King
260 x 220cm
Not offered
If you're looking for plain double duvet covers, both fabrics come in double (200 x 200cm). For a super king bed, Egyptian cotton is the option, at 260 x 220cm. Not sure what size your duvet is? Check the label on it, or measure it before you order. Our Duvet Collection lists the sizes we sell duvets in.
Plain White Duvet Covers and Other Colours
Plain white is the most searched colour for a reason. It looks clean and bright, and it works with every other colour in the room. Our Egyptian cotton comes in Luxury White, which customers describe as a crisp, plain white duvet cover with a good fit.
If white isn't for you, there are other plain colours:
- Cream and Mocha are warm neutrals that make a bedroom feel calm.
- Blue adds a gentle touch of colour without a pattern.
- Black is bold and modern, and works well in darker rooms.
- Teddy fleece colours vary by range, so see each product page for what's available.
Screens can show colours slightly differently, and fabric changes how a colour looks. Fleece has a soft sheen and pile, while cotton has a flatter, crisper finish. That's why a swatch is useful when you're matching a colour, and it's available with the cotton range.
Plain Duvet Cover Sets: What's Included
When you buy plain bedding sets, it's worth checking exactly what comes in the box.
Egyptian cotton sets include pillowcases (50 x 75cm): one with the single set, and two with the double, king and super king sets.
Fleece sets are sold as duvet cover sets. The product pages list what's included in each size.
Pillowcases on their own: If you want extra or replacement pillowcases to match, a pillowcase-only option is available with the cotton range. Our Pillows collection has the pillows to go inside them.
How to Choose the Right Plain Duvet Cover
A short checklist before you buy:
- Size: Check your duvet's size first.
- Fabric: Cotton for cool and crisp. Fleece for warm and plush.
- Thread count: For cotton, 200 thread count is light and crisp. Higher counts tend to feel smoother and silkier.
- Colour: Choose a solid that suits your room, and use a swatch if the exact shade matters.
- What's included: Check the pillowcases that come with your size.
- Care: Look at the washing and drying instructions.
- Reviews: Read what other buyers say. Our plain duvet cover ranges have more than 120 reviews, and major reviews by customers are four or five stars.
For more detail, our duvet cover set buying guide walks through size, fabric and style, and you can browse our full Duvet Covers collection too.
Caring for Plain Duvet Covers
Egyptian cotton. Machine wash at 40°C. It can be tumble dried.
Teddy fleece. Hug & Snug sets can be washed at 40°C and tumble dried. Teddy Bear Plain sets are tumble dry friendly, so check the care label for washing guidance.
First wash. Wash fleece before first use to remove loose fluff, and wash dark colours separately the first time.
General. Have a second set so the bed is never bare on wash day, and always follow the care label on your cover.
Match Your Plain Duvet Cover with Duvets, Pillows and Protectors
A duvet cover is only one part of the bed. To finish it:
Why Buy Plain Duvet Covers from iStyle Mode
We've run iStyle Mode as a family business since 2012. We sell direct, which helps keep prices fair, and customer ratings across the store average 4.80 out of 5.
Standard delivery takes 2 to 4 business days, with express delivery available for next business day. Orders placed before 2pm GMT are usually dispatched the same day, and free standard shipping is available on selected items to UK mainland. Most orders are sent on a tracked service. Regular-priced items can be returned within 30 days, and new customers can use code STYLE10 for 10% off their first order.
Questions about sizes, fabrics or colours? Email customercare@istylemode.com, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
