pennyhal2

I'm thinking about using Dacron for batting on one of my quilts. I looking for something this is soft and not polyester. Does anyone have experience using Dacron?

Iceblossom

I mostly use poly batts. I'd say that Dacron is a registered tradename and has some proprietary benefits in their processes but that it is fully poly.

I like the lighter weight and density of poly batts but I also prefer less quilting and puffier quilts than is currently popular. I feel poly batts are better for my allergies and my need to wash my bedding frequently.

There are also silk and wool batts, and bamboo or other fibers. Some people don't like the amount of processing/chemicals used in bamboo but some people like the weight and drape.

sewbizgirl

Dacron is just another name for polyester.

If you want soft and not polyester, have you tried a wool batting?

Peckish

Wool would probably be a better option for you. Quilter's Dream is my favorite, it's soft and fluffy - AND machine washable & dryable.

SusieQOH

I second what Peckish just wrote. I love the stuff!

Mkotch

How about trying bamboo?

juliasb

I have two large rolls of poly batt here in my other room on a quilt frame. I have gone to using W&N for the last few years. As others have said Dracon is a brand name and no better or worse than other poly batts.
I am sure I will use up the poly in the other room, I just don't know when that will be.

pennyhal2

Thanks1 I forgot about silk. I think that'd be a good choice for the quilt I have in mind.