Very old duvet - any uses?

BlondeHeadOn

I have finally decided that my 25-year old 4.5 tog double summer duvet really is at the end of its useful life - it has been washed so many times that it is starting to fall apart. Only thing is I'm not sure what to do with it - does it have any further uses? I hate throwing anything away if there is another possible use for it.

And if there is no hope whatsoever, how does one dispose of old duvets these days? Somehow I can't see myself stuffing it into the wheelie bin.....

Any bright MSE ideas?

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culpepper

stuffing for cushions?

Alikay

Cut it up for dog or cat beds?

Rikki

Making cushions for patio furniture.

moggins

I used one for making draught excluders last year. These are really simple to make but so expensive to buy. You could make a few and sell them

BlondeHeadOn

I forgot to mention that I can't sew - as in, really can't sew! Is there any way of giving the quilt to a deserving cause where people who can sew can make use of it for stuffing etc.?

Dr.Lou

What aout donating it to an animal rescue centre for animal bedding?

BlondeHeadOn

That's a good idea - I will check out local animal rescue centres. Thanks!

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Stompa

I stuffed an old one in my wheelie bin last week without any problems.

sandieb

Dr.Lou wrote:

What aout donating it to an animal rescue centre for animal bedding?

Or even the local vet's?

Swan_2

if it's feather/down filled & has a cotton cover you can compost it