OK to use this fabric?
 

Hello all,
(This is my first posting, but I've been reading for a long time.) I inherited a piece of off-white 100% cotton fabric. It is about 20 yards long and 54" wide. The selvage says Guaranteed ROC-LON Rain No Stain, and a label with the fabric says ROC-LON RNS 100% Cotton. I compared the weave to some Moda fabric and the number of threads per inch looks about the same. Would this be OK to use in quilt blocks and/or as backing? It seems to be very nice fabric.
Thanks very much.

I've used that brand for drapery lining fabric but no experience in quilting.

http://www.roc-lon.com/products/uncoated_linings.html#

Sounds like a quality neutral to keep in inventory. Great for one-piece quilt backing oversized charity lap quilts and plenty for piecing when neutral is needed. I would definitely use it in charity quilts. Sometimes I make fabric bags to place complete quilts in them for storage or it makes a nice presentation when gifting a quilt. Lots of uses..

Welcome to the board, from S. California.

Welcome to the board! Absolutely, I think you can use it for a backing.

Odd cuts for labels.

I would wash a piece just to see how much it shrinks. If you like the feel then use it all you want.

I think Roc Lon made a lot of different quality muslins. I would cut off a square, measure it, then wash it and measure it again. Years ago I had some Roc Lon that wrinkled terribly when it was washed, but I know not all of it does.

inherited 20 yards? yipee! So do a test wash and iron.....like it? Use it everywhere!

Sounds like drapery lining. I say that because of the reference to 'rain no stain'. However, it was made in several weights or qualities. Roc-Lon is also the producer for premium quality muslin. I use it a lot for the backing or lining of all kinds of projects. But, as to the fabric you have, I would cut off a piece, maybe even a yard. Measure it very carefully and wash it, dry it, iron it and remeasure it. You can then act accordingly. If it shrinks a lot but the rest of the characteristics are OK, just wash it all-maybe cut in increments so it is easier to handle.

Sounds like a good quality muslin (cotton). I have used in piecing and also in backs. Lucky you!