Batting and steam?
#1
Hello,
I am wondering about washing batting in a steam washer and dryer.
Washer: http://products.geappliances.com/App...ku=PFWS4605LMG
Dryer:
http://products.geappliances.com/App...ku=PFDS455ELMG
I have read lately that polyester batting melts with steam, Would that happen?
I want to have a nice medium warmth quilt and I do like puffy, but would also like it to last a generation or more. What batting would be best? They are for our bed.
Thanks!
I am wondering about washing batting in a steam washer and dryer.
Washer: http://products.geappliances.com/App...ku=PFWS4605LMG
Dryer:
http://products.geappliances.com/App...ku=PFDS455ELMG
I have read lately that polyester batting melts with steam, Would that happen?
I want to have a nice medium warmth quilt and I do like puffy, but would also like it to last a generation or more. What batting would be best? They are for our bed.
Thanks!
#2
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I can not really comment on the batting question, I use Warm & Natural or wool batting no matter what. However, I would think that one would be able to turn the steam feature on or off depending on the items being washed and dried.
I can't imagine an instance where you would need to steam a quilt. I have a sanitary cycle on my front loader. The water gets super hot but I only use that for bath towels or kitchen towels.
I can't imagine an instance where you would need to steam a quilt. I have a sanitary cycle on my front loader. The water gets super hot but I only use that for bath towels or kitchen towels.
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Originally Posted by Aully
Is it better to buy open or folded batting?
http://www.marshalldrygoods.com/quil...ls/cat_46.html
http://www.marshalldrygoods.com/quil...ls/cat_46.html
#5
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Location: Central NJ
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I buy W&N cotton batting on the bolt. It's folded. Never pre-wash my batting but do prewash my fabrics. It's not 'thick' per se but it is very warm per the recipients of my quilts! I like the fact that the natural fibers breathe more than synthetic fabrics and therefore have a tendency to be both warmer and cooler.
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