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- All seasons or duo duvets are an invention of the late 20th century, but duvets have actually been commonly used throughout Europe since the 18th century.
- Duvets were first used in rural Europe, proabably Switzerland and Austria.
- Duvets were filled with down feathers from Eider ducks, as they were known for their insulating properties.
- In days of old, it was commonplace to give a duvet to a newly married couple.
- The word duvet comes from the French 'down'.
- Australians call a duvet a 'Doona'.
- The term 'duvet day' is sometimes used to describe a company-approved day off that employees can take if they feel too tired to work.
- A survey by the University of Worcester, revealed two-in-five Britons admitted to not washing their duvet every six months.