Hobbs Tuscany Wool Batting Package King Size 120in x 120in
The Hobbs Tuscany Wool Batting Package — King Size 120" x 120" is a premium king-size package of Hobbs’s luxurious Tuscany 100% wool batting. Tuscany Wool provides exceptional loft, natural warmth, breathability, and temperature regulation. The king-size package is designed for quilters making full king-size bed quilts where wool’s luxury qualities will be most appreciated.
Product Details
- Fiber: 100% premium wool — exceptionally soft, warm, and breathable
- Size: King — 120" x 120"
- Grade: Tuscany — Hobbs’s premium Italian-inspired wool batting
- Brand: Hobbs Bonded Fibers
- Washable: Machine washable on gentle cycle (per Hobbs Tuscany care instructions)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Tuscany Wool different from standard wool batting?
- Tuscany is Hobbs’s premium wool batting line — named for the refined, luxurious quality associated with Tuscany’s textile tradition. It uses high-quality wool fiber with exceptional softness, consistent loft, and reliable washability that many standard wool battings don’t offer.
- Is wool batting really washable?
- Hobbs Tuscany Wool is specifically treated to be machine washable on a gentle cycle in cold water. This is a significant practical advantage over traditional wool batting that required dry cleaning only. Always follow the Hobbs Tuscany specific care instructions.
- What stitch spacing is recommended for Tuscany Wool?
- Hobbs recommends quilting within 4" for Tuscany Wool. This tighter spacing secures the wool fibers and prevents them from clumping or shifting with use and washing.
- Is a king-size wool batting significantly heavier than polyester?
- Wool is heavier than polyester but lighter than a comparable weight of cotton. The extra weight is generally considered acceptable given wool’s superior warmth and breathability benefits. A king wool batting is noticeably heavier than polyester but produces a quilt that drapes beautifully and is exceptionally warm.
- Why is wool batting worth the higher price?
- Wool’s natural temperature-regulating properties, exceptional loft recovery after compression, natural moisture management, and superior warmth-to-weight ratio make it the premier batting for bed quilts intended for regular use. Many quilters consider wool batting the definitive upgrade for a cherished quilt.
