I usually use Hobbs 80/20 and soak it before using, it's lightweight and holds up through washings. Some like the puckering when quilts are washed as it looks 'old fashioned' but I like the flatter modern look. Of course there are times when other batting is chosen, I do like Quilter's Dream and used it in quilt DIL asked to be heavier than the quilts I made for grandkids. Grandkids first quilts always had a good poly batting as I knew the quilts would be washed many, many times.

I love, love, love QD batting.

Peggi, which Quilter's Dream batting do you prefer?

Another use for quilts is wall hangings. I like theme stiff.
For clothing I'd use bamboo/rayon for the drape.
For snuggling I"d want loft and soft.

The end use makes a difference in the choice of batting.

I'm still working on a roll of Warm Company's 50/50 which was discontinued years ago...I also love Warm Company's Soft & Bright poly batting, it's works up really well, dries quickly in the dryer, my next roll of batting will be Quilter's Dream Green though, I tried a crib size of that batting and WOW it's so soft and washed up so nicely!

If you go to the websites of various batting companies you can sign up to get a card with a sample of all their battings on it, I have one for Warm Company, Quilter's Dream and Hobbs (although I'm not a Hobbs fan)

I found that my favorite batting now is Missouri Start Best Blend. It's soft, lightweight, drapeable, and feels like a soft blanket. I stock up when the 30% sale comes along.

Warm and Natural has lots of cotton seeds. Hobbs or Winline do not.

I use W & N almost exclusively.... because I bought a roll of it twice. I seldom hand quilt so that doesn't impact my choice W &N does not claim to be 100% cotton, I like the scrim and even with dense quilting I has enough loft to please me. I have had folks comment on the warmth of the quilts I make and well... that is part of the purpose, right? I had the opportunity to purchase a package of Quilters Dream and loved it but the cost between W & N and QD was significant. I make primarily donation quilts and cost is a factor.

Using just one brand of batting does allow me to piece batting easily which is another plus when making donation quilts.