Duvet Covers

[mayennaise]

I have a king size duvet, bought in France. The label states the size as 220 x 240. Why is is that when I buy a UK king size duvet cover, its size being given as 220 x 230, I have about a 25 cm spare material overhanging the side of the duvet??

[NazNomad]

240-230=10, not 25

Have you tried ignoring what the label says and just tried measuring the cover? You may find the label (or the actual) size is incorrect.

[mayennaise]

I realize the labelled size difference is only 10cms but when the duvet is in the cover the spare material measures about 25cms

[NazNomad]

I'm not sure what you want to know.

Is it as simple as ... 'your duvet cover is 10cm bigger than described and your duvet is 25cm smaller than the cover' ... what exactly is the 'question'?

[pastafreak]

Well....you have learned not to assume that measurements for bedding will be the same between countries. I guess the EU has not ruled on that yet.

[Kathyan]

Could you take it in on the longer end? If the excess is on the length eg from top to bottom, take it in at the top. If it's at the side take in equal amounts from each side. Problem solved!

[coccinelle]

This is normal: in France king size beds are 200cm long rather than the norm. of 190cm. If you have any material hanging over a duvet it's just because of shrinkage at the first wash.