Whether you let your furry friend lie on the bed or not, there's no denying that pet hair gets absolutely everywhere. You'll enjoy a relaxing snuggle-up on the sofa and have to deal with the not-so-relaxing frustration of wearing their fur afterwards. It gets all over the bedding, despite your best efforts, and the sellotape for urgent fuzz removal never really does the trick.
While you may not be able to eradicate the problem completely, choosing the best comforters for cats and dogs is the next best step, short of shaving them completely bald. Ruh-roh!
Best anti-pet hair bedding at a glance
What fabric repels pet hair the best?
There are two key factors you need to consider; the way the fabric has been made, and how 'sticky' the material is.
You should steer clear of fabrics such as velvet, nylon, velour, linen, acrylic, chenille, and loosely-woven cotton as they are considered high-static materials and are likely to easily attract your fluffy companion's fur. Highly textured fabrics will likely trap hair too between threads so you want to choose a duvet that isn't fluffy itself or embellished.
You'll also need the fabric to be tight-knit as this will stop those rogue pet hairs from getting trapped in the holes. With a tight-knit material, you'll be able to simply shake off the hair or wipe it free without the fur or other debris getting stuck or collected in between fibres.
Your top choice when look for fabric that repels pet hair is a tightly woven material such as rayon, satin, silk, canvas, microfibre, and tight-knit cotton.
What colour bedding hides pet hair?
This completely depends on the colour of your furry friend's coat of hair.
If your cat or dog has lighter fur, then beiges, greys, and warm tones will do better to hide their hair. You might even be able to get away with white if they have white hair themselves. If your pet has a darker mane, we'd recommend black, navy, or dark grey bedding to help camouflage the fuzz.
Best comforters for pet hair
We've scoured the shops and tracked down the best fur-repelling comforters, duvet covers, bedspreads, and blankets on the market to save you having to hunt yourself - paw-some!
We'd also recommend keeping an eye on Amazon Prime Day so you can look to snap up some great pet and bedding deals.
Best all-round comforter
Comforters are a great piece of bedding that be used on their own, or as an insert with a duvet cover.
This beautifully plush comforter from Linenspa is a fan favourite with over 74,000 reviews! It's lightweight, hypoallergenic, and has a reversible colour design so you can flip it over to match your decor. Its tightly woven material provides superior protection against dust mites and pet hair, and many reviewers have raved about how soft it is and great for hot sleepers.
Don't worry if your pet has darker hair, there are other colour combos to choose from.
Promising review: "LOVE this comforter. I am very fussy about comforters. I want very soft and the right weight, not light but not really heavy. The second I got this on my bed I knew I loved it. Both my husband and I love them. They have little loops so you can use them as a duvet. We however are using it as a comforter with no cover. We got the navy/grey and have had it for months and it doesn't show any dirt! Surprising as it's summertime and we have two little dogs that sleep in the bed with us. Our bed is located about 15 feet from our doggy door where our backyard is full of dirt and water (ponds). We never see dirt like we used to with an old blanket. Highly recommend."
Best comforter for easy care
With an ultra-soft microfibre polyester cover, owners love the DOWNCOOL Quilted Comforters' lightweight breathability. The premium poly filling is secured with durable box stitching, so you won’t have to worry about your dog ripping the quilting and filling coming loose. The best part is that it washes like a dream!
Promising review: "I like the warmth and feeling of this blanket. I don’t use a duvet cover. I use it as is. Although I bought it to keep me cool, sometimes it gets too hot under the blanket so I usually stick my feet out and it’s better. I constantly have to wash it because I have a Belgian Malinois that sheds all over it. After 50+ washes it’s still in MINT condition. Downside is that it’s a dog hair magnet. Wouldn’t recommend it for owners that sleep with their pets."
Best comforter for hotel-quality
This hypoallergenic, hotel-quality comforter is great for all seasons, and the box stitching will prevent the filling from shifting or clumping how it would with a regular duvet and cover. Users have found it to be comfy, lightweight, and to keep its 'fluffy' appeal over time without being bulky. We also love the corner and side tabs that'll help secure a favourite duvet cover in place if you want to use one, especially if you have a pet with dark fur that'll stand out on the white fabric.
Promising review: "Like sleeping in the clouds! We love this comforter and will be ordering another! It is so soft and light! I have washed it several times (we have cats that sleep on it) and it is as soft and comfortable as the first day."
Best duvet covers for pet hair
Best all round duvet cover for pet hair
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This 100 per cent washed cotton duvet cover is made to be laundered over and over without shrinking or wear, meaning it’s perfectly pet-friendly. Its tight-weave gives this duvet great strength and durability, preventing snags and tears from excited fur babies who can’t get enough of the softness. We love this reversible check design and the brown colour will perfectly disguise any stray hairs.
Promising review: "The colour is slightly darker than it appears in the images, but it's still a really, lovely, warm colour that has worked well in our room. I'm really happy with it."
Best duvet cover for easy care
This luxurious LilySilk piece features real silk filling with an ultra-soft royal cotton cover. It’s breathable, lightweight, and makes for a great temperature regulator to boot. Bonus: it’s machine-washable, so getting rid of pet hair is a breeze. In between washes, pet hair will also easily slide off this fabric; so the only thing you’ll need to watch out for is scratches.
We also love that it comes in a range of colours and it's zip-up instead of button-up - should help to make bed-changing less of a chore!
Promising review: "This duvet cover is the most beautiful bedding I have ever owned, I have put off buying due to cost but I'm always just too hot in the depths of summer. So this year I am now prepared. I have also ordered myself the actual silk quilt to match, on its arrival will update and let you know. I was surprised to only see 4 reviews on this bedding as it really is such good quality. It 'feels like silk' - there is a reason for that little saying. Silk feels amazing. Oh yes! and I cannot wait to sleep under it…"
Best bedspreads and quilts for pet hair
Best washed cotton bedspread for pet hair
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A great way to preserve your bedding and duvet cover is to throw a quilt or bedspread over the top to be the protector and 'hair-defender'. Plus, if you want to style your bedding differently during the day, you can do this through your bedspread.
Available in a beautifully soft nude, denim blue, and green eucalyptus colour, this soft and supple bedspread is made of 100 per cent pre-washed cotton for easy care and to keep your furry friend comfortable during the day.
Best blankets for pet hair
Best all round blanket for pet hair
The sole reason this blanket was created is to pet-proof your bed. That means pet hair and even soiling won’t stand a chance against its waterproof and leakproof triple-layer polar fleece. It’s also reversible, so you can turn it over whenever you need to change things up, and multi-purpose - throw it on the sofa or even use it as a picnic blanket on the go.
Promising review: "We wanted to protect our couch from our pet, and let's just say it didn't take long to find out that the blanket is indeed very waterproof! Was easy to clean up as liquid seemed to float on the surface of the blanket. I will run it through the washer/dryer now but the description says it is easily machine washable which is a big plus as well. I will be buying another one for the other side of the sectional."
Best blanket for pet comfort
Machine-washable for easy cleaning, this reversible blanket will keep your pet comfy and snug, while still protecting your beloved bedding. It has soft plush on one side, fuzzy Sherpa on the other, and an internal waterproof lining to provide extra defence against stains, spills, and damage.
Promising review: "Absolutely brilliant, bought it for guinea pigs going on the bed, super soft and no leaking through, totally protects anything underneath the blanket from getting wet, great quality, super soft and machine washable, wash mine every day and still in great condition, highly recommended for any pets great purchase well worth the money."
How do you get pet hair out of a comforter?
Regularly vacuuming your comforter with the best vacuum for pet hair is a must for collecting stray hairs and trapping allergens and dust-mites in its air-tight seal.
Many vacuums come with attachments specifically designed to remove pet hair, like this Vax ONEPWR Blade 4 Pet Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, or you can choose a cordless alternative designed to remove pet hair efficiently to prevent any pets from getting in a tangle!
If you don't want to splash the cash on a new vacuum, you can get cat hair remover tools and pet hair removers for a much more affordable price and use them to wipe down your comforter with ease.
Other hacks you can try are to use lint rollers or tape for collecting loose pet hairs on the fabric, or you could try using tumble-dryer sheets or rubber gloves to create a static cling that’ll remove those stubborn hairs. Certainly worth a try if you have these bits already lying around at home.
Another big factor to take into consideration when shopping for the best comforter for pets is whether or not your duvet or comforter is machine-washable, as fur — combined with other potential accidents — means you’ll probably have to put it through the machine more often than non-pet owners.
Eleanor Weaver is the Deputy Homes & Garden Product Editor for Yours, specialising in home décor, furnishings and appliances. Having worked commercially on Yours magazine and Yours.co.uk for the past six years, she's previously hosted Yours Live events and loves looking for home inspiration online.