My kids have denim quilts backed with fleece and the thickest batting I could find. They are tied of course. The denim and fleece are both durable. The quilts are heavy, but the kids carry them around all the time. Their friends are always borrowing them. We are having to make extras for friends. I like the idea of insulbrite in these quilts and am going to try that! These do have to go to the laundromat though, to be washed because they are so thick. A pad made the same way to sit on is a great idea!