Oatmeal Linen Duvet Cover

An oatmeal linen duvet cover in 170 GSM European fabric. Hidden-button closure along the open end. Ties at the inner corners are available on request — add a note to your order if you'd like them included.

The fabric

170 GSM places this linen in the medium-weight range — breathable enough to keep cool through summer, dense enough to feel substantial in winter. One cover, both seasons.

How it changes

Linen softens with use. The cover arrives with a defined hand and a visible grain; after several washes it settles into a softer drape and the surface develops a slight texture. Color does not fade with normal washing.

Care

Wash before first use — cold water, delicate cycle. The cover is cut 3–5% oversized to absorb the natural shrinkage of linen; it settles to nominal size after 1–2 cold washes. For ongoing care, machine wash at 40 °C (104 °F) on a delicate cycle. Tumble dry low. Do not bleach. Ironing is not necessary; linen carries a soft crease naturally. Full details: linen care guide.

Certification and origin

OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified — the fabric and thread are tested for substances that affect skin and lungs. The flax is European; every piece is cut and sewn in our own workshop near Riga, Latvia — not subcontracted, not relabelled from elsewhere.

Common questions

Should I wash this before first use?
Yes. New linen should always be washed before first use — cold water, delicate cycle. The cover ships oversized and settles to nominal size after 1–2 cold washes.

Does linen shrink?
Yes — natural fibers shrink. Expect 3–5%. This cover is cut oversized to absorb that, so the final fit matches the size you ordered.

What shade is oatmeal — will it fade or vary?
Oatmeal is a mélange: bleached white warp threads woven with a gray weft, giving a soft heathered tone. Slight color variation between batches is normal for mélange linen. The color does not fade with normal care.

Which size do I need?
EU sizes (e.g. 140×200, 200×220, 220×240 cm) and US sizes (Twin, Full/Queen, King, California King) are listed in the size selector above. Match the size to your insert, not your mattress.

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