Best job in the world? Meet the duvet tester who spends her working day getting ready for bed



After the festive excesses, most of us would love to do nothing more than curl up under the duvet until the New Year.

But for lucky Jo Unsworth, every day's a duvet day as she earns a living picking out the snuggest duvets and most luxurious bedding for department store John Lewis.



Ms Unsworth, 30, spends her whole working day discussing going to bed at night.



Bedding down: John Lewis's duvet tester Jo Unsworth spends her working day discussing going to bed



The bedding and linen buyer spends hours using a knowledgeable eye to pick out bedding that looks and feels good - but the true test of quality has to be to sleep in it.

Ms Unsworth , from London, said: 'My friends and family think I've got the best job in the world - and they're probably right.

'I do have to pinch myself sometimes - I can't believe I've landed what is quite literally my dream job.

'It's probably the only career where sleeping on the job is actively encouraged.

'I do work hard, and spend a lot of time researching new products and looking around the market to see what customers want.

Dreamy: She landed her dream job after graduating from university with a degree in textile management

'But I wouldn't be doing my job properly if I didn't try out all our new products - so I'm always ready to fall into a lovely soft bed when I get home.'



Ms Unsworth , who insists upon getting at least eight hours' uninterrupted sleep a night, landed her dream job after graduating from university with a degree in textile management.

And since then, she has helped millions of customers get the perfect night's sleep.

She added: 'I'm one of those people who need a lot of sleep, so bedding has always been really important to me.

'I love a big thick goosedown duvet - we have one where the feathers are from Canadian geese who withstand arctic winters, so they really keep you lovely and warm.

Relaxing at work: Ms Unsworth spends hours picking out bedding that looks and feels good Soft: Ms Unsworth recommends a goosedown duvet with feathers from Canadian geese



'Most people don't realise it's best to have a different duvet for summer and winter months - I'd recommend a lighter duvet for summer, or people tend to end up getting too warm.

'Research shows that women also tend to want a slightly warmer duvet than men which can be a problem for couples sharing a bed.

'However, we've also developed a split duvet, which is a different tog on each side, which we hope will stop all those arguments about stealing the covers in the night.

Top tips: Ms Unsworth says you need a good duvet and a good mattress protector which you can sink into



'As well as a good duvet, I also think you need a good mattress protector. I have a really thick one which I can just sink into.

'I realise how fortunate I am to have a job like mine but it's lucky I can talk about bedding for hours on end.

'My friends are always asking me for advice on what bedding to use to get the best night's sleep.