The standard duvet sizes in the Netherlands are 140x200, 140x220, 200x200, 200x220, 240x200, 240x220 and 260x220 cm. They range from single to extra wide and are determined by the bed the duvet will go on. The duvet and the duvet cover must always be the same size.
This article sets out the seven sizes in a single table and shows how to present them clearly on the shelf and in your webshop.
Which duvet sizes are standard in the Netherlands?
In the table, the width comes first and the length second, both in centimetres. The name and the matching bed are listed alongside.
| Size (cm) | Name | Matching bed |
|---|---|---|
| 140x200 | Single | Single bed |
| 140x220 | Single, extra long | Single bed with a long mattress |
| 200x200 | Double | Double bed |
| 200x220 | Double, extra long | Double bed with a long mattress |
| 240x200 | Lits-jumeaux | Two single beds side by side or a wide double bed |
| 240x220 | Lits-jumeaux, extra long | As 240x200, but with long mattresses |
| 260x220 | Extra wide | Extra wide double bed, or two beds side by side with a generous overhang |
The length makes the difference between standard and extra long. Customers with a long mattress or a tall sleeper choose the 220 cm length.
A lits-jumeaux consists of two single beds placed side by side, with one wide duvet over both.
The names are not strictly defined in the market. Always include the size in centimetres in the product name, so there is no confusion about what a customer is ordering.
Why must the duvet and duvet cover be the same size?
A duvet cover is made for a duvet of the same dimensions. A 200x220 duvet therefore belongs in a 200x220 duvet cover.
If the cover is too big, the duvet slides around inside and the corners stay empty. The duvet looks limp and lies restlessly on the bed.
If the cover is too small, the customer will struggle to get the duvet in. The corners are not filled and the seams are put under strain.
For you as a buyer, this means that duvets and duvet covers must be ranged in the same size structure. A customer who buys a duvet in one size will then look for a duvet cover in that same size. You can read which fabrics and colours go with them in our article on buying duvet covers.
Does the same size structure apply to every duvet and quilt?
Yes. The size says nothing about warmth or filling. A 4-season duvet, a quilt, a microfibre quilt and a mono quilt all follow the same size structure.
What does differ is the type and the warmth class. You make that choice separately from the size. How to buy for summer, winter or both is covered in the article on buying a 4-season duvet or quilt.
This keeps the shelf clear and easy to navigate. First you build up the sizes, then you complete each one by type. You can find the full range among our duvets.
How do you put duvet sizes on the shelf in practice?
Customers choose based on their bed, not on a product name. Set up your shelf and webshop around that question.
- Put the size in centimetres in the title and on the label, with the width first.
- Use the name as a supplement, not as the only description.
- Place duvet covers in the same size directly next to the matching duvet.
- Group by width, so 140 first, then 200, 240 and 260.
- Keep the 200 and 220 lengths together so the difference is immediately visible.
- When advising, first ask about the bed and the length of the mattress, and only then about filling preference.
- Have webshop customers measure the width and length of their bed before ordering.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 200x200 and 200x220?
Both sizes are double and equally wide. The difference lies in the length: 200x220 is twenty centimetres longer and is called extra long. This size suits a double bed with a long mattress or customers who like a generous duvet.
Which duvet size goes with a lits-jumeaux?
A lits-jumeaux takes 240x200 or 240x220. Which of the two fits depends on the length of the mattresses. If a customer wants more overhang at the sides, 260x220 is the extra wide option.
Can a duvet be a different size from the duvet cover?
We advise against it. A duvet cover fits well around a duvet of the same size. With a mismatched size, the duvet shifts, corners stay empty or the cover fits too tightly. Always sell the duvet and duvet cover in the same size.
Do I need to stock all seven duvet sizes?
That depends on your customers. A shop can start with the sizes that suit the beds in its region and expand later. Hotels and holiday parks look at the beds they have themselves. Base your range on your customer group, not on completeness.
Are you a retailer, webshop owner or buyer for a hotel or holiday park? Then request a business account at mpstextiles.com and browse our range of duvets and duvet covers in all sizes.
