I love wool batting, have used it often and have Never had any sign of bearding. I use quilters Dream and Hobbs wool batts. They are lightweight, lofty, wonderful to work with, drape beautifully, are my batts of choice. My summer quilt actually has a Hobbs wool batt. I launder that quilt, regular wash, regular dryer, I love pulling that quilt out of the dryer, it's so soft, fluffy - huggable. No bearding ever- 10 years now.