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• is polyester batting toxic

  Is polyester batting toxic? For everyday quilting and crafting, polyester batting is widely considered safe to sew with, sleep under, and wash. Still, it's smart to understand what's inside your quilt… read more

• is dacron good for quilting

  Is Dacron good for quilting? For many quilters, the answer is yes. Dacron is a well-known name for polyester fiber, and Dacron quilt batting is prized for being lightweight, warm and easy to care for.… read more

• is dacron the same as batting

  Is Dacron the same as batting? Not quite, though the two overlap. Dacron is a trade name for polyester fiber, and in upholstery shops the word usually means a polyester wrap that goes around foam. Bat… 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 polyester batting flatten

  Does polyester batting flatten? Yes, over time it can, but far less than many quilters expect. Polyester fibers are springy and resilient, so a quality poly batting keeps much of its loft through year… read more