Hi!

I put a free pattern online for microwave potato bag makers. Adjust it meet your needs and specifications.

It does call for Warm Tater 100% Cotton Batting. This is
a batting with no scrim; non-chemically treated and great for more than heating potatoes, veggies and tortillas.

Here's the link:
http://www.wholesalequiltbatting.com/a/?p=22

The Warm company makes several products. Some are not 100% cotton. The ones I have found to be 100% cotton fiber are Warm and Natural in seveal widths, Soft and Natural in 90 in width and soon to come Warm Tater in 22.5 in width.
It looks like the difference in Warm and Natural and Warm Tater is the width.

I had heard that all materials used to make a potato bag should be all cotton. Why is the potato bag better for baked potatoes ? I just wash mine, punch holes, and microwave. Does the potato taste differently?

I use the excess batting I cut from my quilts for the potato bags. I have had no trouble, however, I only use Warm and Natural batting. I would not use polyester as I think it could catch on fire.

I used to prepare my potatoes as you do, then I made the bag. Yes, there is a difference.
I also have heated tortillas in the bag and they come out great and much easier than frying...although I loved them fried!

Hi Lizzy,

I don't know if you have ever experienced your potatoes drying out a bit in the microwave. I have done it several times by poking them and nuking them.

What the cotton batting does is act as an insulator, making sure that the moisture is contained in your potato. Try making a potato bag,
cook a couple of potatoes in it and see, feel and taste the difference.
I was skeptical at first, too. The potatoes made in the bag come out
fluffier because the moisture has been retained.

Using a microwave can be dangerous using any fiber. BUT, since most
economical battings are made from polyester (a petroleum derivative),
it is strongly advised not to use anything made from polyester for microwave use. Thus the reason for the creation of Warm Tater.

Cotton is safer to use in the microwave. Make sure you wash your
cotton fabric before use to rinse out any chemical additives such as sizing. The cotton batting is very clean with no chemical additives.
Keep an eye on your microwave for safety sake. Also, since potatoes
produce a natural starch, it is wise to turn your potato bag inside out
and wash it every few days. You wouldn't want the starch to scorch -
as it would using spray starch and when ironing. An unexpected fire may start in your microwave.

If you need more information, just let me know!

Cynthia

Thanks Cynthia, I think you answered all the questions I had about this product. I will make one to use.

I think the 'taters are a bit more moist when wrapped. I've often used a huck sack kitchen towel, and it works fine. One time I used a kitchen towel with poly in it, and it came out scorched.

Jo Ann Fabrics stores carry Tater Batting by the package. One yard for 7.99 pkg. It is also available on line by the bolt and by the package. I purchased a package today and made a bag. I love it.