I Finally Found a Cozy Comforter That Isn’t Too Hot (It’s So Plush!)

I’m all about making my bedroom the coziest, most peaceful place it can be. Putting up blackout curtains, using warm lighting, and piling on the blankets and pillows are just a few of the things I’ve done. But nothing can put a damper on my “cozy plan” like a far-from-cozy comforter. The one I recently had was thin, which is ideal for the hot summer months. But now that the weather is cooler and I want to maximize the coziness of my bedroom, I knew that I’d need a better comforter. 

Ideally, I wanted one that I didn’t need to swap out seasonally, and instead could use all year around. I think I found just that with the Crane & Canopy Ultimate Luxe Down Alternative Comforter.

This down alternative comforter is made of a hypoallergenic microfiber fill encased in a 400-thread-count extra-long staple 100% cotton shell (which makes it more durable than short staple cotton). It has a baffle-box construction, so there’s even a warmth distribution throughout the comforter, and corner ties to attach it to a duvet cover. 

The Crane & Canopy Ultimate Luxe Down Alternative Comforter comes in three sizes (twin/twin XL, queen/full, and king/cal king) and three weight levels (super lightweight, lightweight, and all year). I went with the all year queen/full-size comforter (priced at $279), which means it’s made to be used year-round, so it’s not too lightweight but not too heavy. 

Immediately there was a difference between my too-thin comforter and the Crane & Canopy Ultimate Luxe Down Alternative Comforter. My first impression was that it was so fluffy and luxurious looking, right out of the package. It was ultra-soft too, making it ideal for the cozy vibe I was trying to achieve in my bedroom.

After sleeping with it for several nights and nap times during the day, when the weather ranged from warm to cool, I can confirm that this Crane & Canopy Ultimate Luxe Down Alternative Comforter was the goldilocks of comforters: It wasn’t too lightweight or heavy, nor did it trap heat or let in too much cold. The sewn-in baffle-box construction ensures that the warmth is distributed evenly — and makes the comforter look even more luxe. I love that it’s so plush and reminiscent of hotel-quality bedding. But the best thing is that I’m going to be able to use this year-round.

A general rule of thumb is to wash your comforter one to three times a year, depending on if you sleep with another person, a pet, and if you use a duvet cover. The care instructions say that you can machine wash the comforter on a delicate cycle only or get it dry cleaned. Just know the size of the comforter can make it too large for your at-home washer; a laundromat, which normally has extra-large-capacity washers, may be your best option for cleaning your comforter. 

It took me a regular delicate cycle, plus extra spin cycle, to get the comforter cleaned and not soaking wet. As for drying, I recommend air drying or using the air dry or low setting on your dryer. This will take some time, but it’s important to make sure it’s thoroughly dry to avoid mold or mildew!

Buy: Crane & Canopy Ultimate Luxe Down Alternative Comforter, queen/full size, all-year weight, $279