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Brooklinen knows what’s up. Even though the bed and home brand is based in Brooklyn, N.Y., its Down Comforter is made here in Canada. And we did a great job.
Brooklinen is a trendy bed, bath and home brand that offers high-quality products at more accessible prices. Our team has already tested, and love, Brooklinen’s sheets, so I was pretty comforter-confident. I also tried the crisp Classic Duvet Cover.
Before I get into the review, note that Brooklinen’s website is listed in USD, not CAD. The company ships to Canada and we connected with the team to ask to get prices listed in our loonie-toonie currency, so it’s on their radar. Brooklinen has also started offering Canadians free shipping, so we’re moving in the right (ultra comfy sleep) direction.
Down Comforter
The product:Down Comforter (All-Season)
The price: Now: $303.20 ($417.84 CAD) | Was: $379 USD ($522.07 CAD at the time of writing)
Made from: 100 per cent cotton sateen shell, down from Hutterite Farms in Canada
Where to buy: Brooklinen
Favourite features: The duvet is light, soft and warm. I’m extra excited to go to bed as I know I’ll be spoiled with this comforter. It’s just the right weight. I’m a warm sleeper and like to feel cuddly but not coddled. I can also go to sleep knowing that the down is ethically sourced from Hutterite Farms in Canada and is Downmark certified. I like the loops on each corner to attach the duvet cover so that it stays in place. Many comforters have this feature, but Brooklinen’s is high-quality and secure.
What can be improved: The care instructions say “spot clean recommended. Dry clean if needed.” I’d like to be able to wash the comforter at home and know that it was tested and recommended by the team who made it.
Recommendation: With sleep, I mean business. Literally. It’s my job to ensure Canadians are having cozy, restful sleep and I’d recommend this cool comforter to most. It’s not vegan, so it’s not for everyone. Also, because it’s not washable, I wouldn’t recommend it for kids.
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Classic Duvet Cover
The product: Classic Duvet Cover
The price: Now: $119.20 USD ($163.99 CAD) | Was: $149 USD ($205.25 CAD at the time of writing)
Made from: 100 per cent long-staple cotton, 270 thread count
Where to buy: Brooklinen
Favourite features: It’s so crisp and cool and fits perfectly with the comforter. As mentioned, I’m a hot sleeper, so I like anything that promotes a cool sleep. It’s easy to slip on and off the comforter, which encourages weekly washing. It’s easy to make the bed in the morning because the cover and comforter are perfectly attached and they’re a nice light pair to toss and gently lay.
What can be improved: I know 100 per cent cotton will wrinkle, but that doesn’t mean I have to like it. After washing the cover, Brooklinen suggests laying it flat to dry or tumble dry but removing it five minutes before complete and then laying it out.
Recommendation: If you’re going to get the comforter, I’d suggest getting the duvet. They’re made to work perfectly together and they do just that. If you like green, the Basil is a treat. It’s a limited-edition colour, but it’s a popular product, so there are many (seasonal) options.
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