Double knit is a wonderful fabric for donation quilts, lap quilts, car quilts, and picnic quilts. Many churches still use this in their quilts as it is so durable. The slinky knit is not as easy to use; the heavier knit is almost indestructible. Groups that use double knit in their quilts are always happy to be gifted with it so that they can continue to make many more for the needy. They are also great all purpose family quilts. Most of them are tied, not quilted.