Norma I think the 2 layers gives it extra heat protection. You don't want to burn your hand or drop a hot pan and burn yourself. If I make table hot pads then I only use one layer of insulbrite in those. No question is ever dumb..that is how we all learn by asking questions. crafty_linda_b
Originally Posted by normasews
Ok, I too may be asking a dumb question, but why would you need batting? Isn't the insulbrite thick enough? It would seem to me it would make it to thick. What do I know?!