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Very old duvet - any uses?

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
    culpepper Posts: 4,076 Forumite
    stuffing for cushions?
  • Alikay
    Alikay Posts: 5,147 Forumite
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    Cut it up for dog or cat beds?
  • Rikki
    Rikki Posts: 21,625 Forumite
    Making cushions for patio furniture.
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  • moggins
    moggins Posts: 5,190 Forumite
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    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 :)
    Organised people are just too lazy to look for things

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  • BlondeHeadOn
    BlondeHeadOn Posts: 2,269 Forumite
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    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
    Dr.Lou Posts: 266 Forumite
    What aout donating it to an animal rescue centre for animal bedding?
  • BlondeHeadOn
    BlondeHeadOn Posts: 2,269 Forumite
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    That's a good idea - I will check out local animal rescue centres. Thanks!
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  • Stompa
    Stompa Posts: 8,367 Forumite
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    I stuffed an old one in my wheelie bin last week without any problems.
    Stompa
  • sandieb
    sandieb Posts: 728 Forumite
    Dr.Lou wrote:
    What aout donating it to an animal rescue centre for animal bedding?

    Or even the local vet's?
  • Swan_2
    Swan_2 Posts: 7,060 Forumite
    if it's feather/down filled & has a cotton cover you can compost it :)
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