🛏️ Why We're Introducing Super King Duvets: A Common Bedding Confusion Explained
At All Finer Things, we believe in creating beautiful, handcrafted bedding that not only feels luxurious but also fits perfectly. That’s why—by popular request—we’re introducing Super King Duvet Inners and Duvet Cover Sets. But to understand why this is such an important addition, we need to explain a bit about how duvet sizes have evolved (and become confusing) in South Africa.
📏 The Problem: When a Queen Duvet Isn’t Long or Wide Enough
Many South African homes now use what’s known as a Queen XL bed—the same width as a standard queen (152 cm), but 20 cm longer to better accommodate taller sleepers.
To solve this, the bedding industry introduced a longer duvet—still 230 cm wide, but now 220 cm long, instead of the traditional 230 x 200 cm.
This new size was originally named:
Queen Extra Length Duvet (230 x 220 cm)
🤷♂️ The Confusion: Queen Extra Length Became "King"
Unfortunately, retailers quickly and incorrectly rebranded this longer Queen XL duvet as the new "King" duvet. But this has created a major fit issue.
Here’s why:
| Bed Size | Width | Proper Duvet Width |
|---|---|---|
| Queen | 152 cm | 230 cm |
| King | 183 cm | 260 cm |
So while the new “King” duvet is longer (220 cm), it’s still only 230 cm wide—making it too narrow for a real King-size bed (which is 183 cm wide). This results in poor side coverage and a frustrating sleep experience.
✅ The Solution: Super King and King XL Duvets
To correct the sizing mismatch, some high-end retailers began offering:
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Super King Duvets: 260 x 230 cm — Proper width for King beds, with extra length
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King XL Duvets: 260 x 240 cm — Even more length for those who love fuller coverage
These larger duvets properly drape over the sides of a King bed and match its dimensions, delivering the coverage and comfort you should expect from luxury bedding.
🧵 Our Response: Handcrafted Super King Duvet Inners & Cover Sets
We're excited to now offer Super King Duvet Inners and Egyptian Cotton Cover Sets, handcrafted with the same care and quality that define our entire collection. Whether you have a King bed or simply love extra room in bed, our Super King range ensures the perfect fit, exceptional comfort, and a sleep experience tailored to your space.
🛒 Available Sizes in Our Duvet Collection:
| Name | Dimensions (cm) | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Queen | 230 x 200 | Standard Queen Beds (152 cm) |
| Queen XL | 230 x 220 | Queen XL Beds (152 x 200 cm) |
| King (old) | 230 x 220 | Often mislabeled, too narrow |
| Super King | 260 x 230 | True King Beds (183 cm wide) |
| King XL | 260 x 240 | Extra coverage and length |
If you've ever struggled with bedding that doesn't quite cover your mattress or hangs unevenly, you're not alone—and we're here to fix that.
At All Finer Things, we believe your bedlinen should fit as beautifully as it feels.
Let us handcraft the perfect fit for you.
Adrian & Arhlene
WhatsApp - +27 83 484 0749
email: allfinerthings@icloud.com