i think she is talking about using spray basting stuff---the minkee does not emit fumes/chemicals- i've made probably 20 quilts with minkee backs- i've never starched it- sprayed it with anything- it quilts beautifully. the only thing you need to keep in mind is it stretches- so smooth it- don't stretch it when you baste it-
and as for the shedding- only the cut edge sheds- and once that is (enclosed) in the binding it is not a problem-i've used some of the really shaggy-curly minkee - i just took it outside and gave it a good shake after cutting- no problems. it makes wonderful quilt backs- my granddaughters call it the (get naked) blankies! they love wrapping in them out of the bathtub.