Batting for microwave bowl holders
06-07-2017, 11:36 PM
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Whatever you use it has to be 100% cotton--the fabric, thread and batting.
Originally Posted by grammasharon
Thanks Bearisgray. That was my thought also. However I wasn't sure if the special batting had some heat absorbing qualities that I wasn't aware of and needed to add it.
06-07-2017, 11:37 PM
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I wouldn't think the towel fabric would be any worse than the fabric or batting.
Originally Posted by caspharm
There are now a couple of special battings called "Warm-n-Zap" by Pellon or "Warm Tater" by Warm n Natural. I would think a towel would get soggy from the moisture.
Last edited by MarleneC; 06-07-2017 at 11:43 PM.
06-07-2017, 11:40 PM
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Insulbrite is good for potholders but NOT for anything used in a microwave.
Originally Posted by mermaid
I only warm my bowl of food and then put it into the holder. Old terry cloth would be great for keeping the food warm. It also makes good padding for pot holders and table mats. I prefer it to the insulbrite, since you need additional batting anyway.
06-09-2017, 12:25 PM
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why?
Originally Posted by bearisgray
Definitely Do Not Use Insulbrite in them.
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