All polyester melts when exposed to flame, so polyester batting would melt. Come to think about it, I use 80/20 batting, so it would melt and flame anyway..
I don't find "Bounce pet hair" smell offensive. However, I'll put some in my pillow case and see if a bunch smells too "loud" for me.
Well, there are "make do" options, recycling options, frugal options and expensive options. Gypsy quilter 13" works out to $2.00 per 13" square if you buy from Quilt in a Day. I don't know if shipping is extra.That's a little steep for me.
I just want something I do not have to remove, but is not heavy. I'm not opposed to buying a product for this purpose, but I don't want to spend a bunch of money if I don't have to.
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