Originally Posted by illinois

Interesting discussion especially since I'm now working on a quilt for 5 yr old grandson and I'm using my favorite poly batting. This article tests batting alone. But I"m putting that batting between 2 layers of cotton. How does that factor into this? AND then, a lot of us are now looking at fleece and minky for backing. Isn't that poly? What's the burn factor on it? Think of all those nice tied fleece blankets that we swoon over--are they safe?
I know accidents happen but it all goes back to my belief that we can't overlook the human factor that we've got to use diligence around anything. Whether it's polyester batting or the cribs with "wide" slats, we've got to be watchful and aware of risks that we take every day. Are we still using candles in the home? Risk factor! All requires good common sense.
But again back to my question at the first. What is the risk of putting poly batting between 2 layers of cotton fabric?