Farm Quilter

I have been told that bamboo batting is highly flammable, but I haven't tested it. Has anyone tried a burn test on bamboo batting? I love the hand bamboo batting has, but if it is more flammable then 100% cotton or wool, I won't use it.

QuiltE

Here's an article that you might find interesting ..............
http://www.imqa.org/media/uploads/20...Fall2011_1.pdf

ckcowl

Natural fibers will burn, polyester or man made materials melt... All need to be kept away from flame/fire

Prism99

From what I have read, bamboo batting is more flammable then either cotton or wool. Of the three, wool is the least flammable.

I don't use bamboo batting because of the way most of it is processed -- with chemicals that are highly toxic. Bamboo batting that is processed without toxic chemicals is on the market, but much more expensive than what is commonly found.

ManiacQuilter2

WOW, I have tested fabric before but I wouldn't feel confident in trying to burn any type of batting.

joe'smom

Judging by the photos in that linked article, the bamboo seems to be less flammable than either cotton or poly. I've written to Quilter's Dream asking about chemicals in their Oriental Blend batting.