The trend towards city living is strong in Vancouver. As urban space becomes increasingly rare, many of us feel a heightened longing for nature, with its serenity, fresh air, and tranquillity. Gravitating towards nature as a regenerative force is what inspired the trend behind biophilic design.
The idea of living close to nature possesses a serene appeal. The natural environment, with its promise of well-being and a slower pace of life, has come to represent the idea of escape and rejuvenation. It’s no wonder so many of us want it in our homes, and we have a wealth of options to do so. Trends like incorporating swatches of wood and stone have long been popular in design. Now, you can extend the trend to home textiles by surrounding yourself with authentic materials, like linen and wool—the feature material of our Pure Merino Wool Duvet.
At Sömn, we work with fabric, form, and colour to create connections to the natural world. To create home textiles for the wellness-obsessed, we opt for natural materials that stir the senses—sight, touch, smell, and sound.
When selecting our production partner for the duvet insert, we wanted a material that was 100% natural and not man-made. Wool, with its long-standing reputation for all-weather protection, was the perfect choice. No synthetic material matches its unique benefits.
Wool bedding keeps you in the thermal comfort zone longer. It has been tested and proven to slow pulse rate, a sign of deeper relaxation. As a breathable fabric, wool allows air to circulate rather than trapping it next to the body, creating optimal conditions for comfort and rest.
Wool bedding is notably an excellent choice for anyone suffering from night sweats. The exterior fibre is hydrophobic, repelling water, while the interior is hygroscopic, attracting water. This means that wool can absorb up to a third of its weight in water vapour, so it wicks away moisture, keeping skin dry and comfortable.
Another feature of pure wool is that it’s naturally hypoallergenic—it doesn’t harbour dust mites or bacteria, thereby reducing the likelihood of allergic reactions by creating a cleaner, healthier sleeping environment.
As the weather grows cool and dark, it’s natural to seek out objects that allow us to create a cozy and pleasant atmosphere. Our Merino wool is a soft, silky fibre with less than 1% lanolin, resulting in a healthy, hypoallergenic product that blurs the boundaries between the interior and exterior world to invoke a sense of belonging and comfort. Available in summer or classic weight for multi-season comfort. Features include:
- Corner loops to secure the duvet
- 6-year guarantee for defects in materials or artistry
- Summer weight is 150 g/m2
- Classic weight is 250 g/m2
- Summer and classic duvets can be fastened together to create a winter-weight duvet
Even against colder climates and heavy-duty use, our Pure Merino Wool Duvet insert retains its loft, making it a warm and luxurious bedding option that offers long-term resilience. At the end of its life, it naturally decomposes, taking a short time to break down and return nutrients to the ground.
Turn your home into a biophilic oasis of well-being with sustainable home textiles sourced from nature. Crafted from materials worth celebrating, the Pure Merino Wool Duvet possesses an incredibly soft and lightweight feel that helps you fall asleep and stay asleep--no cover story needed.