Wool batting and washing
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Wool batting and washing
I was curious about wool batting and want to try it in a quilt but was just wondering about washing. I have not purchased a wool batting yet and wasn't sure - kind of wanted to know what I was in for before I purchased. thanks much.
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Hobbs Heirloom wool and Dream wool are the only two brands I would consider for a wool quilt. They should wash up fine. Off-brands can have horrendous problems including bearding and shrinking. On the Hobbs site, the shrinkage factor for their Heirloom wool is very similar to most cotton batt shrinkage -- about 3%, which is fairly minimal and at most gives the gentle krinkled effect of vintage quilts.
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Not all wool battings are created equal and there are many sources. Read the guidleines for quilting requirements as well as care intructions before making a decision. I like Hobbs wool batting. I did purchase a wool batting from a small company ... it was quite a disaster... the batting felted horribly .. this after I was assured it could be washed ( gently cycle).
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http://www.hobbsbondedfibers.com/products-retail.html
I believe Dream wool batting also specifies that it is washable. I would not trust other wool batts.
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ive used Dream Wool in half a dozen quilts- they wash up wonderfully! there is not as much shrinkage as some cotton batts- they come out of the dryer- fluffy/lofty/soft---I love working with wool batts!
read the packaging- everything you need to know is on the package.
read the packaging- everything you need to know is on the package.
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