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• is dacron flammable

  Is Dacron flammable? Yes. Dacron is a trade name for polyester, a synthetic fiber that will burn when exposed to an open flame. It doesn't flare up the way loose, dry cotton can, but it does react to… read more

• is dacron toxic

  Is Dacron toxic? For most sewing, quilting, and upholstery projects, the short answer is no. Dacron is a trade name for polyester (polyethylene terephthalate, or PET), the same stable plastic family u… read more

• is dacron safe

  Is Dacron safe? For most home sewing and upholstery projects, yes. Dacron is a well-known name for polyester fiber, and it is widely used as batting and foam wrap in sofas, chair seats, outdoor cushio… read more

• does polyester batting breathe

  Does polyester batting breathe? The honest answer is somewhat, but less than cotton. Air still moves between polyester fibers, but they don't absorb moisture the way natural fibers do, so a poly-fille… read more

• does cotton batting shrink

  Does cotton batting shrink? Yes. Most 100% cotton quilt batting shrinks a few percent, often around 3 to 5 percent, the first time it is washed and dried. That shrinkage is not a flaw. It is what give… read more