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Buffy Comforter Review

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In my seemingly never-ending quest to create a sleep oasis in my bedroom — from blackout curtains to sleep-inducing potions, linen sheets, and a Casper mattress — I decided to try out the much-hyped Buffy comforter, and all I can say is: bye, forever, down duvet.

The eco-friendly, sustainably made Buffy comforter has a lot going for it on paper. The moisture-wicking and temperature-regulating fabric is made from eucalyptus fibres, which according to the brand uses 10 times less water, and the filling is made from recycled plastic bottles, which have been diverted from landfills. It's also free of harmful chemicals; hypoallergenic; and hyper-resistant to microbes, mites, and allergens.

This all sounds great, but would it live up to the "silky-soft" hype? Would I really feel like I'm sleeping under a cloud? At the same time that I was debating swapping my feather-down duvet, Buffy reached out to see if we'd like to test out the comforter for review purposes. Ahead, here are my honest thoughts a few weeks in on whether it's as wonderful as it sounds.

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Delivery

The comforter arrived in an extremely small box. In fact, it was so small, I almost didn't spot it in the pile of packages in my apartment building's lobby.

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Packageing

No, this isn't a nappy. The comforter is vacuum-packed for compact shipping, which I very much appreciate. Less waste and a smaller footprint is a win-win in my book.

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Downsides

After opening it up, there was a prominent loose thread that I trimmed with scissors. Hopefully, this doesn't mean the stitching will unravel in the coming months, but only time will tell. There was also a bit of a chemical packageing smell to it, similar to what you get when you first open a mattress. For being a "chemical-free" comforter, this was a bit concerning. I aired it out for a day before using it, and it dissipated fairly quickly over the following week.

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The Look

I really like the look of the triangle stitching pattern, especially since one of the reasons I wanted to try out a comforter versus a duvet was to not have to mess with a duvet cover. After years of dealing with the epic battle of wrangling the duvet into the duvet cover just to be readjusted on a nightly basis, the ease of a simple comforter is a dream (literally).

That said, there is a bit of a sheen to the comforter that I don't love (it's hard to tell in the photo), but it's not a dealbreaker.

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Benefits

From night one, this comforter has been a game changer. It's light and soft (they weren't kidding with the cloud comparisons) and cool to the touch, but even on chilly Winter nights, it kept me toasty. More impressively, it didn't overheat my husband, who can barely handle more than a sheet, he runs so hot. He's a very light sleeper and picky when it comes to bedding, so the fact that he's obsessed with it is a legit seal of approval.

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Overall Thoughts

Even though it's only been a few weeks, I'm totally hooked on the Buffy. I love that it's less fussy than a duvet with a duvet cover, and the fact that it's machine washable is a huge plus for this low-maintenance (read: lazy) apartment dweller. The most impressive thing about it, though, is how breathable it is and that it manages to regulate the temperature for two people on opposite ends of the hot-cold scale. That's what really makes the biggest impact for a better night's sleep. That, and it's just so damn fluffy!

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How to Buy It

You can buy the Buffy Comforter Full/Queen ($112, originally $150) or Buffy Comforter Twin/Twin XL ($91, originally $120) on Amazon. Those sizes, in addition to the  Buffy Comforter King/Cal King ($140, originally $200), are available on the official Buffy site, where you can also do a free 30-day trial with free shipping and returns.

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