Hobbs Polydown Batting 96in Wide 30 Yard Roll Lightweight Polyester
The Hobbs Polydown Batting 96" — 30 Yard Roll is Hobbs’s lightweight polyester batting designed to mimic the appearance of a traditional down-filled quilt. Polydown provides more loft than standard Hobbs poly batting while remaining lighter and more drapable than high-loft polyester — ideal for quilts intended to look and feel like traditional down comforters.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Polydown batting designed for?
- Polydown is specifically designed for bed quilts intended to have a puffy, down-comforter appearance. Its loft and drapability characteristics mimic traditional down fills without the care requirements of actual down.
- How does Polydown differ from standard Hobbs poly batting?
- Polydown has more loft and a softer, more drapable character than standard Hobbs poly, specifically optimized to replicate the look and feel of down-filled bedding.
- How many queen quilts per 30-yard roll?
- At approximately 3 yards per queen quilt, approximately 10 queen quilts per roll.
- Does Polydown require closer quilting than standard batting?
- Polydown’s lofted construction may require attention to maximum stitch spacing to prevent fiber migration. Check current Hobbs Polydown specifications for stitch spacing requirements.
- Is Polydown machine washable in finished quilts?
- Yes — polyester batting quilts are machine washable on gentle cycle. Dry on low heat to preserve loft.