How to properly care for and wash your pillows and duvets

When properly cared for, Familon duvets will remain fluffy and airy long into the future.

Taking care of your sleep products is a good deed for your sleep comfort, the environment, and your wallet. Take care of your Familon pillows and duvets — and they’ll take care of you! 🌙

Always follow the instructions on the product when caring for pillows and duvets.

Caring for fibre-filled pillows and duvets

Air the cushion weekly and machine wash it 2 times a year at 60°C and spin gently. Use only a third of the normal amount of detergent.

Always allow the bed to air for a moment before making it. Fluff the duvet in the morning and air it outdoors once a week. Machine wash the duvet twice a year at 60°C and select a low spin speed. Use only a third of the normal amount of detergent.

Dry the pillow in a tumble dryer at low heat or in an airy place, for example, on a drying rack. Fluff the pillow while it dries and continue drying until the pillow is completely dry.

After washing, stretch the duvet into shape while wet and ensure that the filling is distributed evenly. Select a low heat setting for tumble drying. You can also allow the duvet to dry on its own in an airy place, on a line or on a level surface. Fluff the duvet up while it is drying.

Caring for down pillows and duvets

Air the cushion weekly and machine wash it 2 times a year at 60°C and spin gently. Use only a third of the normal amount of detergent.

Always allow the bed to air for a moment before making it. Fluff the duvet in the morning and air it outdoors once a week. Machine wash the duvet twice a year at 60°C and select a low spin speed. Use only a third of the normal amount of detergent.

Let down pillows and duvets dry in a well-ventilated place and fluff them up while they dry. Down does not require tumble drying, but it is a good way to increase the fluffiness of the down product. Select a low heat setting for tumble drying. Give the product a good shake every now and then and continue drying. This keeps the filling fluffy and allows the product to dry evenly. Continue drying until the pillow or duvet is completely dry with a fresh smell.

Always store your down pillows and duvets in a dry and well-ventilated place to keep the down fluffy. Always dry and care for down products before storing.

Remember to replace the products at regular intervals, too! Replace pillows every 2 years and duvets every 4 years.

Publication updated on 28 May 2025

Published 17 March 2021