These double knits make fabulous durable braided rugs! or the "toothbrush" rugs . Because the color is in the fiber prior to being knit, when weaving, braiding , or other methods of rug making , they have great colors through out.

You could probably also use double knit, instead of batting. From what I remember, it can be pretty warm!

I make giant stuff sacks with double knits. These are used to hold a sleeping bag, pillow and small blanket for campers or as laundry bags for kids heading off to college. I use my biggest pot lid to draw a circle for the base, make the sides the full width of the fabric, stitch in a top casing and drawstring and you have the most durable bag ever. They have survived canoe trips to Algonquin Park and being dragged down dorm hallways and across rough parking lots.

Double knit is great for backing on wheel chair lap quilts because it isn't slick and will stay on the patient's lap. I also will withstand comercial laundry in nursing homes.

I make these rugs too. They are very comforting on tired feet!!

find a local (MY BROTHER'S KEEPER) Group- they make what are called *Ugly quilts) for the homeless- those fabrics would be wonderful for them! polyester double knit wears like steel! will hold up and be warm- there are groups all over the country- you can contact the main group *located in new york* and find out where there is a local group- or somewhere else where donations can be sent

Our local nursing homes love quilts made with double knits. If it is a plain color and no print, then I applique flowers or whatever on them. They can be boiled and will never wear out. The man in our group does not sew but he loves to tie quilts so we had him tie them.