Quilters Dream Select Natural 70/30 Batting King Roll 120in x 25 Yards

The Quilters Dream Select Natural 70/30 Batting — King Roll 120" x 25 Yards is a 70% natural cotton and 30% polyester blend batting — providing a slightly higher polyester ratio than the standard 80/20 for improved loft retention and reduced shrinkage while maintaining significant natural cotton character. The Natural colorway provides warm tonal quality for cream and natural-palette quilt tops. The King Roll at 120" wide eliminates batting piecing for full king production.

Top 10 Questions About QD Select Natural 70/30 King Roll

What is different about 70/30 vs 80/20 batting?: 70/30 has more polyester (30% vs 20%), resulting in slightly more loft retention after washing, slightly less shrinkage, and a slightly more springy feel than 80/20. Many quilters find 70/30 strikes a good balance between cotton natural character and polyester performance stability. The difference from 80/20 is subtle but meaningful on specific projects.
Why choose Natural over White for 70/30?: Natural (unbleached) batting is warmer-toned and appropriate for cream, ivory, and natural quilt tops. White 70/30 is appropriate for bright white and cool-toned tops. Choose based on your specific quilt top color and whether batting show-through could be visible.
What is SELECT grade?: Mid-production quality tier — above REQUEST entry level, appropriate for customer quilts and regular production work.
How many king quilts does 25 yards provide?: At approximately 3.5 yards per king, 25 yards provides approximately 7 king quilts per roll.
Does 70/30 Natural shrink after washing?: Some shrinkage from the cotton component occurs, but less than 100% cotton or 80/20. Typically 2–4% after first wash.
Is 70/30 appropriate for customers wanting natural feel with less shrinkage?: Yes — 70/30 is a practical upgrade from 80/20 for customers who want natural cotton character but prefer more consistent sizing through washing.
What stitch distance is supported?: QD SELECT supports up to 8" between quilting lines.
Is 120" width standard for king production?: Yes — 120" eliminates batting piecing for all standard king sizes.
Is 70/30 available in White as well?: Check current Linda’s inventory for White 70/30 availability. Natural is the standard format for warm-toned production.
How does 70/30 compare to 80/20 for longarm loading?: 70/30 performs similarly to 80/20 on longarm machines. The slightly higher polyester content may make it marginally easier to load on cold or humid days due to slightly less cotton sensitivity to moisture.

Common Uses for QD Select Natural 70/30 King Roll

King-size customer quilts on warm-toned or natural-palette tops
Customer quilts where slightly less shrinkage than 80/20 is preferred
Natural-quality heirloom quilts where batting warmth matches the quilt top
Studios offering tiered cotton-poly batting options including 70/30
Quilts for customers wanting natural cotton character with improved dimensional stability
Wide-back king quilts at full 120" width without batting piecing
Any king quilt where warm natural batting tone is appropriate and moderate shrinkage performance is desired
Production studios stocking 70/30 as an alternative between 100% cotton and 80/20