I love this fabulous goose down comforter! I plan to use a duvet cover on it, but you could use it without one as well. It’s the perfect down comforter as it’s really light weight and it’s not too hot. You could use this year round where I live in Wisconsin. It’s extremely well made and the feathers don’t poke through the fabric like in other down comforters I have had. It is a perfect fit in my queen duvet cover.