Woods Trieste Egyptian Cotton Duvet Sets

Try it risk-free. If this bed linen doesn't meet your standards, even after you've slept in it, we'll refund you in full.

Fifteen years in the making. Designed by Sarah and William Woods, with over sixty years of linen industry experience between them, and hand-finished in Italy.

We stock Frette. We stock Pratesi. We believe Trieste rivals them both.

Trieste is a smart, contrasting triple-border design that brings a sense of structure and refinement to the bed. 300 thread count Egyptian cotton sateen, soft and smooth, with a gentle lustre and a drape that sits beautifully.

We've kept this simple on purpose. One duvet cover. Two pillowcases. King or Super King. Two classic colourways: White/Grey (Bianco/Estadio) and Ivory/Beige (Avorio/Sable). No overwhelming options, no colour mismatches. Just a considered set that works from day one.

What's in the set:

• 1 × Duvet Cover (King 230×220cm | Super King 260×220cm)
• 2 × Oxford Pillowcases (King 50×75cm | Super King 50×90cm)

King Set: £810 | Super King Set: £860

Free delivery on all orders over £250.

Why 300 thread count?

You'll see bed linen marketed at 800, 1,000, even 1,600 thread count. William Woods, who spent six years working in linen mills in Northern Ireland, will tell you that's nonsense.

Anything above 400 thread count almost certainly uses multi-ply yarns twisted together to inflate the number. It sounds impressive on the label. It doesn't feel impressive on the bed.

Our 300 thread count uses genuine single-ply Egyptian cotton yarn, woven into a sateen finish that delivers real softness, real breathability, and real durability. Not a manufactured number.

Read the full story: The Truth About Thread Count

Complete your bed:

This set gives you the duvet cover and pillowcases. If you'd like to add coordinating fitted sheets, flat sheets, or additional pillowcase sizes (Continental, Boudoir, Housewife), you'll find the full Trieste range here:

Shop all Trieste pieces

Prefer a different design?

The same Italian craftsmanship, the same Egyptian cotton sateen, the same risk-free promise, in a different style:

• Verona: an elegant cord row detail with hem-stitch border
• Cividale: two contrasting panels for a modern accent

• Brand : Woods Fine Linens
• Origin : Italy
• Material : 100% Egyptian Cotton (long-staple)
• Thread Count : 300tc (genuine single-ply)
• Finish : Sateen
• Aftercare : Normal Washing Cycle 40°C. Do Not Bleach. Tumble Dry Low. Iron Damp For Best Results.

UK Shipping

1. Orders under £50 are £4.95
2. Orders between £50 - £250 are £6.95
3. Orders over £250 are delivered FREE
4. Guaranteed Next Day £14 - Orders must be received before midday, and the service is only available from Monday to Thursday - excludes Bank Holidays.

For international shipping costs please read more here