Simba Hybrid 3-in-1 Duvet Review

Written By Connie

CPD Sleep Consultant

How we test

Our testing process

7 May 2024 7 min read

The Simba Hybrid 3-in-1 Duvet is a good all-year choice that is adjustable to suit your needs. There are three different variations of a duvet to help you sleep, depending on the time of year. We put it to the test and you can find out what we thought in our Simba Hybrid 3-in-1 Duvet review.

We know Simba have nailed its mattress design but how do their duvets compare? It's a versatile duvet that works as a warmer Winter duvet while also being a cooler Summer duvet. It serves every purpose to keep all sleepers happy. The Simba 3-in-1 is the most expensive Simba duvet, but that's to be expected as it's great for all months of the year rather than a temporary one, and you're essentially getting two duvets individually for the price of one.

Let's dive deeper into our opinion, testing and overall review.

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Advantages

High-quality

A high-quality duvet with a soft cotton cover.

Easy maintenance

It's a machine washable duvet to keep it fresh and clean.

Clever design

An adjustable design to suit you all through the year.

Disadvantages

Expensive

It is a fairly pricey duvet.

Short trial period

The trial period would be better if it was a little longer.

Who is this product for?

As we briefly mentioned, this particular Simba duvet is suitable for everyone. Whether you sleep hot or cold, have allergies, or are looking for a duvet to keep you comfortable with extra needs – this one does exactly that. It can be adjusted for what you need and tailored to work with your body temperature.

• All sleepers
• Those wanting cosy comfort
• Allergy sufferers

What do we use this product for?

This duvet is good for optimum temperature control so you're never too hot or cold. You can sleep in the perfect environment throughout the year without continuously feeling like you need to change your duvet or buy a new one. This one does it all.

• All-year comfort
• Keeping warm and cool when needed

Does the Simba Hybrid 3-in-1 Duvet come in different versions?

There are a couple of other choices of duvets that are similar to this one. However, they are designed with other customers in mind. The other two duvets are both hybrid designs like the 3-in-1 but there are some slight differences. 

Simba Hybrid Duvet

The standard Simba Hybrid Duvet uses the same materials as the 3-in-1 to give it breathability and a quality product. The difference is this duvet is an all-rounder, at 10.5 tog, so it can be used by anyone who is looking to cosy up every night. It can be used all year round by most people – unless you get hot, then you might find it too thick for the warmer nights.

Simba Summer Duvet

This duvet is a lighter summer duvet with a 4.5 tog rating. It is still soft to the touch and comfortable to snuggle up with, but it is a more lightweight design. The Simba Summer Duvet is more suited for that particular season or for those who are always getting hot during the night, even on the colder nights.

Features you should know about the Simba Hybrid 3-in-1 Duvet

Whether you choose a Simba double duvet or a king-sized duvet, the product will still have these same features. They are the things that make the duvet stand out from other brands and alternative options. We have picked out the ones we feel are most important.

Review of the Simba Hybrid 3-in-1 Duvet

The Simba Hybrid 3-in-1 Duvet is very comfortable to snuggle into and I found it to be gentle on your skin. So, if you choose to use it with or without a duvet cover, you will still get a good night’s sleep. The duvet does rustle slightly which can be a little disturbing for some… by some, I mean me… it’s disturbing for me.

The lighter of the two duvets is 3.5 Tog and very thin which is great for warmer nights. What’s more, it has Stratos technology that also helps to keep you cool too. Those who are hot sleepers will have no trouble with sticky legs or an uncomfortable night’s sleep when they use this.

The 7 Tog duvet is a little thicker and is great throughout the year, depending on what type of sleeper you are. Again, it has the Stratos technology side to keep you cool.

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Together the two duvets make up the same Tog as their hybrid duvet. Both duvets have poppers which are super effortless to pop together and separate. It’ll take a lot to separate them in your sleep – I would be surprised if you do – but if you have a cover over it then it’ll be extremely difficult to accidentally undo them.

What we like about the Hybrid 3-in-1 Duvet

There are many things to like about the Hybrid Duvet and we've narrowed it down to just a few that we think are worth noting. It's a quality duvet so there was bound to be a lot to like. Here are some of them:

• Many of the smaller Simba products come in a reusable bag and it’s the same for this duvet. It’s ideal for storing away the duvet you don’t need for the season. For example, in the Summer you can store away the thicker duvet while you use the thinner one. The bag has zips on three sides so it even makes it easy to switch the duvets as and when you need to. Included in the bag is a card to tell you what each layer is suitable for, allowing you to get the best use out of it.
• This 3-in-1 duvet is low maintenance. You can wash it at 40º and tumble dry on low heat thoroughly until the filling is completely dry. Just make sure you don’t get it dry-cleaned.
• The design is ideal for everyone. It is a great duvet to have in the spare room as any guest can change it to suit their needs. But if you have it for yourself, it's easily adjustable for the different seasons. What's more, it's easy to differentiate the separate duvets with the piping design.

What we didn’t like about the Hybrid 3-in-1 Duvet

A duvet can't be suitable for everyone, there will be some things that people will dislike about it. We've picked out a couple of things that are not so good.

• First up is the price tag. There are many cheaper alternatives that you could choose from. This one is quite expensive compared to them which can put some people off buying it. That's not to say it isn't worth the money but it can be a deciding factor.
• The button fastening design is clever but can become a little annoying if you choose not to use a duvet cover. There'll be gaps in between each button that will be noticeable whilst you sleep. Obviously, the easy solution for that is to use a duvet cover. Over time these buttons can loosen a bit so you might find a few of them un-pop in the night. Don't worry, it's not enough to completely un-pop them all and disturb your sleep.

• Lastly, the trial and guarantee isn't the longest which can be expected with accessories. However, it would be ideal to have longer so you can try the adjustments and see what makes you comfortable. As well as trialling in different temperatures.

Simba's customer service and company information

Delivery – When you order from Simba, you can expect the smaller products, like this duvet, to be delivered within three working days. However, for those who have purchased a mattress as well, you will receive them on the same delivery date – which is how my order arrived.

Payment – The standard payments are available on Simba. You can also pay with smaller payments with DivideBuy and SplitIt. The other option is to split into three payments with your Klarna account.

Online customer service – If there are any questions about your order or the products, you can go to the online bot and ask a question from the selection provided – otherwise, you can check out their list of FAQs or fill out the form to talk to someone via email.

Check the alternatives to the Simba Hybrid 3-in-1 Duvet

If you feel there isn't enough versatility with this duvet, we can recommend another option that might be better suited. We have tried to pick one of similar quality and within the same price range. You can take a look at both to see which one fits your sleep style.

Emma 4-Seasons Duvet

An alternative to the Simba Hybrid 3-in-1 Duvet is the Emma 4-Seasons Duvet. It has the same type of design with a button fastening to connect two duvets. One of the duvets is 3.5 tog and the other is 7 tog – creating a 10.5 tog too. A 3.5 tog duvet is super lightweight and perfect for warmer nights, 7 tog will be suitable for most of the year and the 10.5 tog is great for colder nights or all year round depending on the sleeper.

This is a good alternative to the Simba one because it is a slightly more versatile duvet with the option of an even lower tog rating.

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Advantages

Very light

The duvet is incredibly light even when using both inserts.

Incredible for hot sleepers

You can rarely find a 3.5 TOG duvet, so, this is an amazing choice for a summer duvet.

More options

You basically get 3 duvets with a single purchase.

Disadvantages

Not quite a 4-season duvet

It's debatable whether this 10.5 TOG is warm enough for winter.

Expensive

While you do get 3 duvets, they're still not cheap.

Is the Hybrid 3-in-1 Duvet eco-friendly or sustainable?

When it comes to environmental solutions, Simba claims to have carbon-neutral delivery and aims to be Net Zero by 2030. But in terms of their products, the reusable bag for the duvet is made from recycled materials. On the side, it reads, “We’ve made this bag out of recycled materials. Feel free to use it as a storage bag for your out-of-season duvet.” Rather than wasting packaging that you’ll just throw in the bin, they provide you with packaging you can get continual use from. 

Always remember, reduce, reuse, recycle. Reusing something is even better than recycling which is why we love this idea.

As for the materials used, Simba has their Simba Renew fibres that we have previously mentioned. This is a sustainable choice made up of recycled PET bottle fibres. Also, the cotton cover is made of cotton from the Better Cotton Initiative.

How did we test the product? 

Every product goes through a testing process to ensure we give the best review and our honest opinions. On a broad level, every single product we receive will have the same three tests. Those tests are: 

• Visual inspection
• Hands-on inspection
• Measured tests

To make things clearer, here's how we test the durability of a duvet:

• Wrap ourselves in the duvet to see how warm or cool it is and feel the weight of it
• Look at the smaller details e.g stitching and design
• Shake the duvet to see how the filling distribution lasts
• See how it feels on the skin

Overall impressions of the product after the testing

Is it worth forking out for this duvet? If you’re a hot sleeper, it’s probably worth it… but what if you’re not?

I’m not a hot sleeper so being cool isn’t a deciding factor for me, I like to snuggle up so only the highest tog will suit me. Although, it would be nice to flip the duvet to the Stratos side to keep me cool in the Summer whilst still being able to feel cosy. However, if you’re a consistent hot sleeper, this can be a game-changer and well worth the money for you.

Some of us find it difficult to have the perfect duvet to survive every season but with the 3-in-1 duvet, you’re likely to have a solution. It might take some testing to find what works for you in varying temperatures, but it’ll be worth it in the end. Just note that it is fairly expensive compared to other duvets, although you are getting three duvets in one.

So, if you already have a quality Simba mattress or the Simba Hybrid Pillow then you may as well add this Simba duvet to the collection. The comfiest and cosiest night's sleep you will have.

About the author

Connie

As a CPD certified Sleep Consultant I know how important sleep is. And as a combination sleeper, I have found it difficult to get products to suit my sleep style. I have more than 2 years product testing experience with The Sleep Advisors which means I have slept on, with and under more than 500 products with varying degrees of success. This is added to more than 2 years experience as a product reviewer for Closer, Heat and Grazia magazines, so I've got a rigorous process. I love sharing my sleep testimonials with our readers and hearing their experiences too.