catsden

I need to get some polyester batting for a project. Was wondering if any of you have used it in your table topper sandwich and did it work well?

quiltingcandy

I would not put it in anything you may want to iron. It will not take a hot iron.

Rhonda K

It will work fine. I use 80/20 poly batting for almost all my projects including quilts, bags, and table runners.

juliasb

I have table runners that are more than 20 yrs old that have poly batting. I use a thin bat that washes well. I have ironed with out any problems. The one table runner and placemats are a holiday set and are washed and pressed every year.

nativetexan

I know I've used poly batting long ago in quilts and thinsulate batting too. worked for me. try putting it between fabrics and iron a bit.

Jingle

I mostly use high loft polyester batting in lots of my quilts. Warm without the weight. I never iron my quilts though.

patricej

different brands of 100% polyester behave differently - especially when it comes to irons.
i have used some that went all flat and stiff under the iron and stayed that way.
some have flattened but fluffed up nicely after the first wash.

if you have already purchased the batting it's likely to be a big enough piece that you can do a potholder-sized test.

if you have not already purchased it, consider going 80/20.
if it's going to be on a dining table, seriously consider insulbrite (or other brand of the same type product.)
then you can safely set hot serving dishes on it.

nativetexan

the Thinsulate batting I mentioned is by Hobbs and says Thermore on the gray plastic bag it comes in. says good for hand quilting too. i just got some off connectingthreads today since I've not used it in a long time. no shrinkage with poly either.
the batting i use most is Hobbs Heirloom 80/20. nice and flat.