The product is made from 100% RECYCLED PET BOTTLES – More than 150 PET bottles were recycled & processed into fibres per duvet to produce the filling (400 g/m²) & the cover. The hollow fibres are light as a feather & have exceptional filling power – for long-lasting sleeping comfort with love for the environment. The tested 155x220cm VERDA all-season duvet is tested for harmful substances in accordance with “OEKO-TEX Standard 100”, the fibre and the cover fabric are GRS certified and the European production is ISO 9001 & 14001 certified – for a safe and healthy place to sleep. The all-season duvet also offers a PEACHSKIN EFFECT FOR HIGH SLEEPING COMFORT – Thanks to the high-quality finish, the large duvet is extra soft and keeps you cosy and warm even in the colder months – sleep like on clouds. It is MOISTURE & THERMOREGULATING – The breathable materials ensure excellent moisture and temperature regulation – for an ideal sleeping climate. OPTIMUM HYGIENE FOR ALLERGY Sufferers – The duvet is washable at 60° and suitable for tumble drying, making it ideal for allergy sufferers and asthmatics.
Advantages
✅ Keeps you warm in the coldest winter months
✅ Lies lightly on the body
✅ Washable at 60 degrees
✅ Also suitable for spring
Disadvantage
❌ Not suitable for hot summer months
The first impression
The packaging and labelling
Here we take a closer look at packaging. Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor. Of course, adequate protection of the product must also be ensured.
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Product protection | Carton is sturdy, product sufficiently protected | 100 points |
| Sustainability Packaging | Unnecessary packaging waste was avoided, items were compactly packaged and also made from recycled plastic | 100 points |
| Product labelling | CE labelling available | 100 points |
| Miscellaneous | Compact and small packaging | 90 points |
| Total | 98 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The all-season duvet from Third of Life arrived in a typical packaging box. The box was undamaged and could easily be opened with scissors or a knife. Inside the box, the all-season blankets were shrink-wrapped in recycled plastic packaging that contained the brand imprint and pictures of the blanket. The additional plastic packaging around the blanket protected it from possible water damage during delivery. In this case, the product was fully protected and the all-season blanket was delivered in perfect condition.
The packaging of the all-season duvet is made of recycled plastic. The textile labelling can be found on the blanket and can also be found on the Third of Life website and on Amazon.
The all-season blanket from Third of Life makes a very good impression overall. The blanket was undamaged and the packaging was in very good condition.
After unpacking
Package contents and instructions
Most people’s first impression after unpacking is immediately memorable. Are the contents of the pack complete and does the manufacturer make it as easy as possible for me to use the product straight away?
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Package contents & scope | All-season blanket | 100 points |
| Instructions for use | QR code leads to the instructions | 100 points |
| Contact information | Can be found on the packaging and on an enclosed note in the packaging | 90 pointsF |
| Total | 97 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
After unpacking, there were three things on the table. In addition to the actual blanket, there was the returns note and the delivery note with the manufacturer’s contact details. The customer is informed that they have the option of returning the product if it is faulty. They can exchange the product or have their money refunded.
The first time in your hand
Product processing and appearance
Before we start the practical test, we take a close look at the product processing. How high quality are the materials used? Is the look and feel satisfactory?
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Visual appearance | good, but not quite as high-quality textile | 90 points |
| Processing | high quality | 100 points |
| Stability | Robust seams | 100 points |
| Sustainability of the product | appears robust and durable due to the cleaning option | 100 points |
| Miscellaneous | Very thick and soft, keeps you cosy and warm | 100 points |
| Total | 98 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
Both the filling and the cover of the all-season duvet are made from 100% recycled PET bottles. This makes the blanket breathable, antistatic, moisture-regulating and very light despite its thickness. After opening the plastic packaging, the blanket inflated with air and unfolded its full size and thickness on the bed. Due to its thickness, it was a little difficult to fit into the duvet cover. It should be emphasised that it did not smell of harmful substances and felt very clean and soft. The feeling of sustainability was also convincing. Despite the consumption, fabrics from the environment were recycled and made into something new.
This is what our practical test showed
Does the manufacturer keep its advertising promises?
Our practical test has the highest relevance and therefore the most weighting. Here, the product has to undergo a wide range of criteria and tests. We check the functions and product promises of the test article.
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Functionality | It fulfils its purpose and, among other things, provides the necessary warmth in the winter months and soothing softness when sleeping. It is breathable and lies very lightly on the body. | 100 points |
| Stable | The blanket is tear-resistant and robust | 95 points |
| Lightness | Blanket made of 100% PET bottles, therefore very light on the body | 100 points |
| Haptics | Very soft in the hands, but not of great importance as it covers a duvet cover. | 80 points |
| Optics | Beautifully finished and visually appealing polar white | 80 points |
| Total | 91 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
We really enjoyed sleeping with the all-season duvet when we tested it. With today’s energy prices, where you think twice about heating, the all-season duvet from Third of Life was the cheaper and better solution for us for a warm and cosy sleep without the cold. We never sweated while sleeping. The blanket lay very lightly on the body and didn’t pinch when we slept. Even in warmer temperatures, it was pleasantly warm and breathable. The advantage of being able to wash the blanket easily ensures healthy sleep hygiene.
Price/performance ratio
and ratings from consumers
Finally, we look at how the product compares to the competition. Can it keep up with the competition in terms of price and quality? Would we generally recommend a purchase? We also analyse consumer reviews and check whether the critical and positive reviews are actually justified.
| Criterion | Remark | Points achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Price / performance ratio | 4.8 out of 5.0 | 90 points |
| Rating cut | 4.8 out of 5.0 | 90 points |
| Total | 90 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
On the Amazon platform, consumers rate the product with an average of 4.8 stars. There is nothing to complain about on the first pages of the reviews. Only some consumers wished for an even thicker blanket. There was also one criticism that the blanket unfolds too slowly and does not immediately reach its full thickness in the form of inflated air. Nonetheless, all the reviews were consistently positive, which we can only confirm in our test. Customers were impressed by the fact that it provides a lot of warmth, is very light and breathable and therefore offers an optimal sleeping experience. Many customers also like the fact that the all-season duvet is more attractively priced than other well-known brand products of equally good quality. In our practical test, we were able to confirm that the all-season duvet is warm, light and breathable. What was not so good was that there were no separate instructions in the pack and the information could only be found online at Amazon.
Prices of up to €99.95 are charged on the Internet for equivalent products. Very inexpensive products are available from as little as €49.29. The all-season duvet from Third of Life is currently in the lower price segment with a price of €59.95. The price ratio is very good for the quality and scope of services you get.
Overall result
| Weighting | Points achieved* | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. packaging & labelling | 15% | 72 points |
| 2. package contents & instructions | 15% | 97 points |
| 3. product processing & appearance | 20% | 96 points |
| 4. in the practical test | 30% | 91 points |
| 5. price/performance & consumer reviews | 20% | 90 points |
| Total | 94 points |
