Does polyester batting really "beard" that much?
 

Does polyester batting really "beard" that much. I keep considering buying polyester, but I always go back to Warm & Natural. Yet, polyester is so soft and light....

So...if you use polyester, can you advise me? Does it really beard a lot?

Thanks,
Dina

In my experience the higher quality polys do not beard. I regularly use Hobbs Poly down and I have also used Quilters Dream poly. The QD I used on a handquilted project and some fibers migrated through with the quilting thread, mostly when I had just put a newly threaded needle that had a bit too much bees wax on it.

The quality of your fabric will also help to prevent bearding. I high LQS quality, densely woven fabric will also impede fiber migration.

I have a couple of quilts from years ago that bearded too much for my liking. But I know things have improved. You could give it a try on one to see how you like it....jmho. :)

My first quilt used polyester batting - it bearded like crazy, putting white pills all over the top. I used cotton for years because of that.

Then I used Mountain Mist Lite. It's thin, but no bearding. I've also been very happy with Hobbs Polydown. It's a little thicker so it defines the stitching better, and it doesn't beard either. If you're hand quilting I'd recommend either product.

Janet

I have lately used Hobbs Poly Down with no bearding issues. I am guessing that is probably related to the older poly battings and or the really cheap ones.

I have had poly beard on a quilt a few decades ago. I would just be careful that you don't press your seams open. Perfect migration for poly batting. :)

I use Mountain Mist exclusively and have never had a bearding problem.

Guess I have been extremely lucky because I have never had batting beard. Maybe because I was using Mountain Mist - I have even used a double layer. I don't care for 100% cotton - but now use the 80/20 or 50/50.

I use a lot of poly batting--no particular brand (I buy it by the roll)--and I've never had any bearding at all.