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• 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 shrink

  Does polyester batting shrink? In most cases, barely at all. Polyester fibers are synthetic and hold their shape through washing and drying far better than natural fibers. That makes poly batting a de… read more

• 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