Hobbs Poly 20oz 96" Wide Batting Roll
The Hobbs Poly 20oz 96" Wide Batting Roll is a heavy-weight polyester batting designed for quilts that need maximum warmth, loft, and a dramatic puffy appearance. At 20oz fill weight and 96" wide, this roll is ideal for longarm quilting studios producing thick, cozy bed quilts, comforters, and extra-warm throws.
Product Details
- Width: 96" — queen width, fits queen-size quilts without seaming the batting
- Weight: 20oz polyester fill — heavy loft for maximum warmth and puff
- Fiber: 100% polyester — lightweight relative to its loft, machine washable, hypoallergenic
- Loft: High — produces a thick, puffy finished quilt with dramatic texture
- Use: Winter quilts, comforters, tied quilts, and any project requiring maximum warmth
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does 20oz batting differ from 6oz or 9oz polyester?
- The oz weight refers to the density of the polyester fill per square yard. 20oz is significantly thicker and warmer than 6oz or 9oz — it produces a thick, comforter-like loft. Use 6oz or 9oz for lighter, flatter quilts and 20oz for maximum warmth and puff.
- Can I machine quilt through 20oz polyester batting on a longarm?
- Yes, but needle penetration requires more force through the thicker fill. Use a sharp needle (size 18 or larger), reduce speed slightly, and ensure your machine is properly tensioned. Quilting lines spaced further apart work better with high-loft batting.
- Will 20oz batting beard or migrate through the quilt top?
- Hobbs polyester battings are bonded to resist bearding. With normal use and proper quilting density, bearding should be minimal. Avoid very open quilting designs with spacing greater than 6–8 inches.
- Is 20oz batting suitable for hand quilting?
- 20oz is a very thick batting that is difficult to hand quilt through. This weight is best suited for machine quilting, tying, or comforter-style construction rather than traditional hand quilting.
- What thread weight works best with high-loft batting?
- A heavier thread like 40wt or 30wt polyester shows up nicely against the thick loft. Fine thread can sink into the batting and be less visible — use decorative thread if you want the quilting design to be prominent.