My favorite is the silky feel of Benartex, but Moda is right behind with it's more stable feel. I had to put a connectingthreads.com batik in with my Moda Fandango fabrics and the difference is amazing. I swear I can feel that piece stretching as I handle it. It'll be fine once it's all surrounded.
When I am in the fabric store or the fabric section of WalMart, I don't pay attention to the manufacturer, just the feel. I bought yards and yards Wednesday and couldn't tell you who made any of them except one Benartex piece I was already familiar with.