Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 Batting 96in Wide 30 Yard Roll

The Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 Batting — 96" Wide 30 Yard Roll is the standard production roll of the industry’s most trusted 80/20 cotton-polyester batting in the 96" queen production width. This is the core production batting for studios producing queen, throw, and lap quilts — the format that maximizes both economical per-yard cost and production efficiency for the most common quilt sizes.

Top 10 Questions About Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 96in 30 Yard Roll

Is the 96" wide 30-yard roll the most common Hobbs batting format?: Yes — the 96" wide roll is the standard production format for studios primarily producing queen and smaller quilts. It accommodates queen quilts without batting piecing and provides excellent production economy across the most common customer quilt sizes.
How many queen quilts does 30 yards provide?: At approximately 2.75 yards per queen, 30 yards provides approximately 10–11 queen quilts per roll.
Why choose 96" over 120" for the standard roll format?: For studios producing predominantly queen and smaller quilts, 96" provides adequate width without paying for the additional width of 120". For studios with significant king production, 120" eliminates batting piecing on king quilts.
Is Hobbs 80/20 the most popular batting blend?: Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 consistently ranks as one of the top two or three most used battings in the longarm industry. Its combination of cotton natural quality, reliable performance, and industry recognition makes it a production standard.
What is the stitch distance for Heirloom 80/20?: Hobbs recommends quilting lines no more than 4" apart for Heirloom 80/20.
Does 80/20 shrink?: Some shrinkage is normal — typically 3–5% after first wash — creating the beloved vintage crinkle of cotton-batting quilts.
Is pre-washing required?: No — use directly from the roll.
Is this batting appropriate for hand quilting?: Yes — Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 is used by both hand and machine quilters. The cotton content provides the needle-friendly quality hand quilters seek.
How does the 30-yard roll compare to the 25-yard roll?: More yardage per roll means fewer roll changes and better per-yard economy. For studios with consistent queen production, 30 yards is the standard choice.
Is Hobbs 80/20 available from Linda’s in other widths?: Yes — Hobbs 80/20 is available at Linda’s in 96" and 120" wide roll formats as well as by-the-yard. Check current inventory for all available formats.