Avocado Alpaca Duvet Review

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Updated January 15, 2021

Written by

Ben Trapskin

I have reviewed hundreds of mattresses, sheets, pillows, duvet inserts, comforters, sleep gadgets, and adjustable beds. My reviews are based on my personal experience and the feedback I get from customers.

Recently updated on February 21st, 2023 at 06:22 am

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I received a king size lightweight Avocado alpaca duvet insert for review. This is the first alpaca duvet insert I have tried and after sleeping with it for over a week, I have noticed some significant advantages over a down or down alternative duvet insert. Although this is expensive, at $479 for a king sie lightweight, it is not overly thick and lays on the mattress neatly. It also does a phenomenal job of regulating temperature throughout the night. Avocado is best known for their all-natural mattress but they have expanded their offering of products to outfit your whole bedroom.

Ordering the Avocado Alpaca Duvet

You can order this exclusively through the Avocado website. They occasionally have discounts and they can be found on the website at checkout. It will arrive in a nondescript box and you will get tracking. These ship fast as they are normally in stock. As you can see below the are wrapped in plastic to stay clean and tied together with cloth ribbons.

Construction of the Avocado Alpaca Duvet

Below are the details on the duvet insert as listed on the Avocado website.

Dimensions

Materials

Alpaca fiber is renowned in the textile industry for its unparalleled sophistication. It has the delicate texture of cashmere, the luster of silk, and the functionality of sheep’s wool. It’s lightweight, temperature and moisture regulating, flame resistant, and antimicrobial. And we fill our Alpaca Duvet Insert with 100% Peruvian alpaca fiber. Our lightweight Alpaca Duvet Insert has 2,100 grams of 28-30 micron alpaca fiber. Our 4 season version has 2,800 grams of 28-30 micron alpaca fiber. To enclose the fiber, we stitch a layer of 100% GOTS organic certified cotton percale. We recommend a duvet cover — our Alpaca Duvet Insert pairs perfectly with our Organic Linen Duvet Cover and our Organic Cotton Duvet Cover.

Certifications

The Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS) is the worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibers, including ecological and social criteria, backed up by independent certification of the entire textile supply chain. Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX®, certified by Hohenstein #18.HUS.40240. This ensures this product has passed strict testing for banned chemicals and harmful substances.

How Much Does the Avocado Alpaca Duvet Cost?

Here are the most recent prices before any discounts.

Size	Lightweight	All Season
Twin	$279	$299
Full/Queen	$379	$399
King/Cal King	$479	$499

My Avocado Alpaca Duvet Insert Findings and Recommendation

The first thing I noticed about this duvet insert is that it didn’t smell. That’s because there’s no synthetic material. It’s basically just alpaca with an organic cotton cover. Once you unravel it, you will find large loops for your duvet ties at each corner.

Here’s the law tag showing exactly what it is made of and where it is made. The alpaca is imported from Peru.

Here’s a photo of it on my king size bed, right out of the box. Normally, I will wash my duvet first if it is made of synthetic materials but this one cannot be washed, they do not recommend dry cleaning either. Instead, to freshen it up you should air it out in the sun. I know that may not be practical for everyone so if you do commit to purchasing an alpaca duvet insert, make sure you are always using a duvet cover and be mindful about eating or drinking in bed!

The duvet is stitched into squares to keep the alpaca filling from shifting to one part of the duvet insert. This is not a fluffy duvet like a down duvet would be. It feels more like a thick blanket.

If you are on the fence about whether or not to get the lightweight or all season, I would recommend the lightweight for people that live in predominantly warmer areas. If you live in the upper midwest, pacific northwest or northeast, definitely get the all season. Here’s a picture to give you an idea of thickness.

Overall, I really enjoy my alpaca duvet. It regulates temperature better than any synthetic material I have tried and is more breathable than down. I don’t feel like kicking it off at night because I am too hot. It also keeps me warm enough but I would recommend going with the all-season if you keep your bedroom cooler than 65 degrees at night Chances are you are reading this review because you are committed to purchasing products that are made sustainably. You may also be drawn to this because you want a chemical-free bedroom. If you already have a natural mattress it only makes sense to add organic cotton sheets and a natural duvet insert like this one.

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