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• does dacron mat

  Does Dacron mat? Over time, it can. Dacron is a polyester fiber used in upholstery batting and cushion wrap, and with heavy use it can compress, flatten or clump. The good news is that the right type… read more

• does dacron compress

  Does Dacron compress? Yes, and that is part of what makes it so useful. Dacron is a polyester fiber batting that gives under weight, then springs back when the pressure lifts. Wrapped around foam, it… read more

• does dacron flatten

  Does Dacron flatten? Yes, over time it does. Like any polyester fiber batting, Dacron compresses gradually with daily sitting, body heat and pressure. The good news is that the right type and weight c… read more

• does dacron shrink

  If you are planning a cushion, quilt or reupholstery project, you have probably wondered: does Dacron shrink? The short answer is that Dacron, a well-known name for polyester fiber, is highly shrink-r… read more

• does batting shrink

  Does batting shrink? It depends on the fiber. Natural batting often draws up slightly in the first wash, while synthetic batting barely changes. Knowing which you're working with helps you choose betw… read more