Tontine is home to the famous Doona® and has consistently produced high quality bedding material, including quilts for 60 years. Tontine quilts are available in a wide range of warmth ratings, suitable for all the seasons and made of different materials. In this article, BetterBed brings you 5 of the best Tontine quilts in different categories – summer quilt, winter quilt, allergy-sensitive quilt, feather and down quilt, and wool quilt.
How We Reviewed
To choose the best Tontine quilt, 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 Tontine quilts that fit a wide range of budget and preferences.
1. Signature Natural Cotton Tontine Quilts – Summer
The Signature Natural Cotton Quilt is made of premium cotton fill and a luxuriously soft cotton cover. Cotton is one of the coolest quilt materials and it also has moisture wicking properties which prevent water retention when under the quilt. These features allow you to wake up dry and refreshed after a comfortable night’s sleep, making this Tontine quilts an ideal choice for summer.
The cotton fill in this quilt has an antibacterial treatment, which helps inhibit the growth of dust mites, bacteria, and mould. This Tontine quilts has high breathability and is easy-to-care, as it is fully machine-washable.
Technical Specifications:
Material: Cover – Cotton, Fill – Cotton
Dimensions: Queen – 210 cm x 210 cm (W x L)
Warmth Rating: Low
Sizes Available: 4 – Single, Queen, Double, King
Price Range: $98.97 to $119.97
Care Instructions: Machine-washable
Delivery: Free delivery on orders over $100
Return: Returns accepted only for faulty/damaged products within 5 days of receiving the order
PROS
Breathable
Anti-bacterial treatment
Lightweight
Machine-washable
Natural fibre
CONS
One user seemed to have trouble with this quilt’s smell, though this is not a common opinion.
Final Verdict:
BetterBed recommends the Signature Natural Cotton Quilt for those looking for a cool, breathable, and easy-to-care summer quilt made of natural fibre.
2. Winter Comfort Quilt – Super Warm
The Winter Comfort Quilt is made of Unique Tontine Supaloft™ fibres with a natural cotton cover. The Supaloft™ fibres provide both the right amount of loft and warmth for the coldest winter nights. The snowflake pattern on the cover adds to the aesthetics of this quilt and the antibacterial treatment adds to its safety factor.
Users found this quilt to be toasty warm and cosy even on the coldest winter times, though some felt that it was too light for their preference. The perfect weight of a quilt depends on the preference of the user, so you should consider this point when buying.
Technical Specifications:
Material: Cover – Natural Cotton, Fill – Unique Tontine Supaloft™ fibres
Dimensions: Queen – 210 cm x 210 cm (W x L)
Warmth Rating: Super Warm
Sizes Available: 3 – Single, Queen, King (Currently)
Price Range: $59.97 to $80.97
Care Instructions: Machine-washable
Delivery: Free delivery on orders over $100
Return: Returns accepted only for faulty/damaged products within 5 days of receiving the order
PROS
Affordable
Antibacterial treatment
Light loft
Snowflake patterned cover for aesthetic appeal
Machine-washable
CONS
Might feel tool light for a winter quilt to some users
Double sized quilt is sold out currently
Final Verdict:
BetterBed recommends the Winter Comfort Quilt for those looking for an affordable, easy-to-care winter quilt with high warmth rating to remain warm and comfortable throughout winter.
3. Allergy Plus Quilt – All Seasons
The Allergy Plus Quilt has a microfibre fill and a microfibre cover. This quilt has added protection, which includes Bioguard™ Anti Microbial protection that makes it an ideal choice for those with allergies and asthma. This Tontine allergy-sensitive quilt is also approved by the National Asthma Council of Australia’s Sensitive Choice™ program which is an added reassurance.
Stains on synthetic quilts are harder to remove compared to those on natural fibre. Tontine overcomes this disadvantage by treating the microfibre cover with Teflon fabric protector that provides dual action protection to repel and release stains. This Tontine quilt is suitable for all-season use.
Technical Specifications:
Material: Cover – Microfibre, Fill – Microfibre
Dimensions: Queen – 210 cm x 210 cm (W x L)
Warmth Rating: All-seasons
Sizes Available: 3 – Single, Double, King (Currently)
Price Range: $68.97 to $92.97
Care Instructions: Machine-washable
Delivery: Free delivery on orders over $100
Return: Returns accepted only for faulty/damaged products within 5 days of receiving the order
PROS
Approved by the National Asthma Council of Australia’s Sensitive Choice™ program
Teflon fabric protector for stain resistance
Bioguard™ Anti Microbial protection
Machine-washable
CONS
The queen sized quilt is currently sold out
Final Verdict:
BetterBed recommends the Allergy Plus Quilt for those looking for an affordable allergy-sensitive quilt that they can use throughout the year. The approval by the National Asthma Council of Australia’s Sensitive Choice™ program is an added benefit and reassurance.
4. Tontine Luxe 80/20 Australian Feather & Down Quilt – All Seasons
The Tontine Luxe 80/20 Australian Feather & Down Quilt is made of 80% Australian white duck down and 20% Australian white duck feather blend fill with an organic cotton cover. The feather and down are ethically sourced and farm to shelf traceable and the organic cotton is also sustainably sourced.
This makes this quilt an ideal choice for eco-conscious buyers who are looking for a comfortable quilt with a luxurious feel for all seasons. Users were satisfied with the feel, warmth and weight of this quilt and appreciated its machine-washable feature. This Tontine quilt is suitable for all-season use.
Technical Specifications:
Material: Cover – Organic Cotton, Fill – 80/20 Duck Down and Feather
Dimensions: Queen – 210 cm x 210 cm (W x L)
Warmth Rating: All-seasons
Sizes Available: 2 – Queen, King
Price Range: $341.97 to $362.97
Care Instructions: Machine-washable
Delivery: Free delivery on orders over $100
Return: Returns accepted only for faulty/damaged products within 5 days of receiving the order
PROS
Ethically and sustainable sourced materials
Luxurious feel
Lightweight
Machine-washable
CONS
Slightly expensive
Available in only 2 sizes
Final Verdict:
BetterBed recommends the Tontine Luxe 80/20 Australian Feather & Down Quilt for those looking for a luxurious feather and down quilt made of ethically and sustainably sourced materials.
5. Australian Wool Quilt – All Seasons
The Australian Wool Quilt is made of premium Australian wool fill with a natural cotton cover.
Australian wool is a material with high breathability, temperature regulating properties along with naturally resisting dust mites and bacteria. Wool also controls moisture and odour.
All these features combined give you a quilt that allows you a comfortable sleep with overheating or sweating. Wool’s natural antibacterial properties make this Tontine quilt an ideal choice for those with allergies and asthma. This wool quilt has an all-season warmth rating.
Technical Specifications:
Material: Cover – Natural Cotton, Fill – Premium Australian Wool
Dimensions: Queen – 210 cm x 210 cm (W x L)
Warmth Rating: All-seasons
Sizes Available: 4 – Single, Queen, Double, King
Price Range: $77.97 to $107.97
Care Instructions: Dry clean only
Delivery: Free delivery on orders over $100
Return: Returns accepted only for faulty/damaged products within 5 days of receiving the order
PROS
Breathable
Naturally antibacterial
Temperature regulating
Controls odour and moisture
Natural fibre
CONS
Not machine washable – dry clean only
Final Verdict:
BetterBed recommends the Australian Wool Quilt for those looking for a comfortable, all-season quilt with temperature regulating and odour and moisture control properties. And those who don’t mind the extra care this quilt requires.
Conclusion
Tontine is Australia’s No. 1 retailer for bedding which includes high quality quilts, and for good reason. Tontine has been consistently producing doonas in various weight ranges and warmth ratings for more than 60 years to ensure the best sleep for everyone. So, grab your preferred best Tontine quilt and get ready for the season ahead.