Hobbs Poly 16oz 96in Wide Batting Roll
The Hobbs Poly 16oz 96" Wide Batting Roll is a mid-weight 100% polyester batting providing moderate loft and excellent drape for longarm quilt production. At 16oz weight and 96" wide, this is a versatile production polyester that sits between the lighter standard polyester and the high-loft 20oz format — the ideal choice for customer quilts where a firmer, more defined quilting appearance is preferred over flat low-loft polyester.
Top 10 Questions About Hobbs Poly 16oz 96in Wide Roll
- What does 16oz polyester batting mean?
- 16oz refers to the weight per square yard of the batting — heavier than standard 6oz–8oz polyester and lighter than high-loft 20oz. Heavier polyester batting has more fiber fill, producing more loft and a plumper finished quilt than lighter polyester.
- Is 16oz polyester appropriate for machine quilting?
- Yes — 16oz polyester works well for longarm and domestic machine quilting. The additional loft compared to lighter polyester creates more visible quilting texture and a plumper finished quilt.
- How does 16oz compare to standard low-loft polyester?
- Standard production polyester is typically 6oz–8oz with minimal loft. 16oz provides noticeably more body and loft, resulting in a quilt that is visibly plumper and softer than quilts made with lower-weight polyester.
- Is 16oz polyester appropriate for bed quilts?
- Yes — 16oz polyester provides good warmth and loft for bed quilts. Polyester is non-allergenic, consistent in loft through washing, and doesn’t require pre-washing.
- Does 16oz polyester shrink after washing?
- No — polyester batting does not shrink. The finished quilt maintains consistent size through repeated laundering, which is an advantage over cotton batting for customers who want consistent sizing.
- What stitch distance is appropriate?
- Check current Hobbs recommendations for Poly 16oz. Polyester batting generally allows greater stitch distance than cotton, but always follow manufacturer guidance.
- Is the 96" width appropriate for queen quilts?
- 96" accommodates queen quilts with standard loading overlap. For king quilts requiring more than 96" width, a 120" batting would be needed.
- Is 16oz polyester a good upsell over standard thin polyester?
- Yes — 16oz provides a noticeably fuller, higher-quality finished quilt compared to thin standard polyester. It is an easy upsell for customers who want a plumper quilt without the cost of cotton or wool batting.
- How does 16oz compare to Hobbs Poly 20oz?
- 20oz is even higher loft and plumper; 16oz provides good loft with slightly less extreme bulk. Studios offering both can match the right weight to each customer’s preference for final quilt thickness.
- Is roll format economical for production?
- Yes — roll format provides better per-yard economy than packaged batting and allows exact yardage cutting for each quilt without waste.
Common Uses for Hobbs Poly 16oz 96in Wide Roll
- Customer bed quilts requiring moderate-to-high loft polyester batting
- Quilts for customers preferring plumper loft without cotton or wool cost
- Show quilts where higher loft enhances visual definition of quilting designs
- Gift quilts where a plumper, softer feel is desired over thin standard polyester
- Studios offering tiered polyester options (standard/16oz/20oz) to meet different customer preferences
- Donation quilts where higher loft provides better warmth than thin polyester
- Customer upsell from standard thin polyester to 16oz mid-loft
- Any application where more body and loft than standard polyester is required
