I know wool's the best, but I have MOTHS! Their larvae eat wool, and poo out dust. It is extremely depressing.
I am going to have to quilt this properly in 4" squares, so that will mean I can use fluffier and more natural stuffing.
These are my favourite options from my research:
1) Quilter's Dream 100% cotton (natural). Not sure whether I'd go for the lightest (Request) or medium (Select) loft.
https://www.quiltersdreambatting.com...-dream-cotton/
2) Pellon Eco-cotton with Polyester. All the benefits of adding a bit of polyester without feeling guilty about the environment:
http://www.pellonprojects.com/produc...otton-batting/
3) Bamboo blend 50/50. I can't find the manufacturer's website, but this one has details:
https://www.secretgardenquilting.co....n-Wadding.html It's what they sell in my local haberdashery, which is ridiculously posh and eco-friendly!
They all are apparently fairly light but solid, soft, drapey, medium warmth and loft. They all say they are easy to hand sew. They all say you can sew up to 8" apart, so my 4" squares will be very secure. They are all mostly natural fibres, so will be breathable (I'd guess the bamboo most and the polycotton least, but all OK?). They all say you can bung them in a washing machine (once quilted) on a wool cycle. They all have some eco-friendly credentials. There are more things to compare (price, durability, availability and shrinkage may well differ) but I'd better go to bed now!
Any reviews of the above?