Big W aims to make quality goods at affordable prices to ensure your daily life is comfortable and convenient, which also holds true for its quilts. Big W quilts include both its own reputable doona brands like Tontine and Jason, and in this review, BetterBed brings you 5 of the best ones. Whether you require a quilt you can use in all seasons, a high loft quilt, a wool quilt, an easy-to-wash quilt, or an extremely affordable basic quilt, you will find it all here.
How We Reviewed
To choose the best Big W doona, BetterBed has considered all the factors that determine quilt quality – weight, construction, and design in particular. We also paid careful attention to customer feedback to determine user experience. So, this article is brought to you after multiple hours of research that went into compiling a list of Big W doonas that fit a wide range of budget and preferences.
Here are the Best Big W Doonas in Australia
1. Tontine Goodnight Easy Wash Quilt
The Tontine Goodnight Easy Wash Quilt is made of Tontine’s Sustainable Ultrafibre® filling with a natural cotton cover. This composition gives you a quilt that is soft, breathable, comfortable, and has the right weight and warmth to be used throughout the year.
This Tontine quilt is also treated with antibacterial treatment, which makes it resistant to the growth of mould and bacteria, adding to the quilt’s safety factor. Users are satisfied with the comfort, warmth, and feel of this quilt, mentioning that it lives up to its ‘easy wash’ label.
Technical Specifications:
Material: Cover – Natural Cotton, Fill – Ultrafibre
Dimensions: Queen – 210 cm x 210 cm (W x L)
Warmth Rating: All-seasons
Sizes Available: 4 – Single, Queen, Double, King
Price Range: $105 to $135
Care Instructions: Gentle machine wash, Line dry over several lines
Delivery: No free delivery
Return: Eligible for 90-day change-of-mind returns
PROS
Breathable
All-season quilt
Antibacterial treatment
Machine-washable
CONS
All four sizes are not available on the same page on the Big W site, which can be confusing for buyers.
2. House & Home High Loft Quilt
The House & Home High Loft Quilt by Big W is made of a polyester fill with a polyester cover. The cover of the quilt is embossed to keep the filling in place as well as add to this Big W quilt’s aesthetics. The complete polyester construction makes this quilt low maintenance and easy-to-clean – it is machine-washable, which is not always common for high loft quilts.
The care instructions for this high loft quilt include – gentle machine wash without the use of bleach or any other harmful chemicals. The manufacturer recommends washing the quilt in a washer with a larger capacity to ensure the quilt is not too cramped in the washing machine. Line dry the quilt in shade and shake the quilt once it is completely dry to restore its loft.
Technical Specifications:
Material: Cover – Polyester, Fill – Polyester
Dimensions: Queen – 210 cm x 210 cm (W x L)
Warmth Rating: Winter
Sizes Available: 4 – Single, Queen, Double, King
Price Range: $45 to $75
Care Instructions: Gentle machine wash, Line dry in shade
Delivery: No free delivery
Return: Eligible for 90-day change-of-mind returns
PROS
High loft
Embossed cover
Value for money
Machine-washable
CONS
Only suitable for winter weather
100% synthetic construction
3. Jason Wool Quilt
The Jason Wool Quilt available at Big W is made of Australian Wool fill with a fine cotton percale cover. Wool naturally regulates body temperature and prevents you from overheating, while cotton is absorbent and wicks moisture away from the body. So, these two materials combined provide you a comfortable sleep without sweating, overheating, or overheating.
This wool quilt has a 300GSM thickness that makes it ideal for use throughout the year. The care instructions for this quilt include machine washing with only wool approved detergent to maintain its quality and then line drying in the shade. This Jason quilt comes with a 3-year manufacturer warranty.
Technical Specifications:
Material: Cover – Cotton, Fill – Australian Wool
Dimensions: Queen – 210 cm x 210 cm (W x L)
Warmth Rating: All-seasons (300 GSM)
Sizes Available: 2 – Queen, Double
Price Range: $69 to $81
Care Instructions: Gentle machine wash with approved wool detergent. Line dry in shade.
Delivery: No free delivery
Return: Eligible for 90-day change-of-mind returns
PROS
3-year manufacturer warranty
Value for money
All-seasons quilt
Machine-washable
Natural fibre
CONS
Available in only 2 sizes
4. House & Home All Seasons Quilt
The House & Home All Seasons Quilt by Big W is made of polyester fill with a cotton cover. This composition makes this quilt functional as well as durable. This Big W quilt has an all-seasons warmth rating and is available at an affordable price range.
The simple construction of this all-season quilt makes it easy-to-care – it is machine washable. Also, Big W sends this quilt conveniently packed in a PVC bag that makes it easy to store this quilt when not in use. Users are satisfied with the warmth and feel of this quilt.
Technical Specifications:
Material: Cover – Cotton, Fill – Polyester
Dimensions: Queen – 210 cm x 210 cm (W x L)
Warmth Rating: All-seasons
Sizes Available: 4 – Single, Queen, Double, King
Price Range: $20 to $39
Care Instructions: Machine washable
Delivery: No free delivery
Return: Eligible for 90-day change-of-mind returns
PROS
Affordable
Lightweight
Machine-washable
CONS
This quilt might feel too cold for cold sleepers
5. Brilliant Basic Bed Quilt
The Brilliant Basic Bed Quilt is the most basic quilt on this list – no extra frills, just simple construction and performance. This Big W quilt is made of a durable polypropylene cover and a polyester fill. This 100 percent synthetic construction is one of the reasons why this quilt is priced so low.
Between $7 to $10 across three sizes, with the price of double and queen sized quilts being the same, the Big W Brilliant Basic Bed Quilt is the most affordable quilt on our list. The added benefit of the easy-to-care tag, makes this quilt more appealing.
Technical Specifications:
Material: Cover – Polypropylene cover, Fill – Polyester
Dimensions: Queen – 250 cm x 210 cm (W x L)
Warmth Rating: All-seasons
Sizes Available: 3 – Single, Queen, Double
Price Range: $7 to $10
Care Instructions: Machine-washable
Delivery: No free delivery
Return: Eligible for 90-day change-of-mind returns
PROS
Extremely affordable
Lightweight
Machine-washable
CONS
100 percent synthetic construction
Not available in king size
Final Verdict:
BetterBed recommends the Brilliant Basic Bed Quilt by Big W for basically everyone who wants some extra quilts at home and does not mind synthetic quilts. With a price range of $7 to $10 and being machine-washable, there is no reason why one shouldn’t try them out.
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Conclusion:
Big W quilts combine quality with affordability without compromising on customer experience and satisfaction and this list of quilts proves that. So, arm yourself with one of the best Big W quilts mentioned in this list, according to your preference and requirements and get ready to face the season ahead.