Hobbs 100% wool is more comparable to a polyfil loft . . .but waaaayyyyyy better. And I've found it to be washable with no problem. My "go to" batting, however, is Hobbs Tuscany 80% Cotton/20% wool. The drape after it's been quilted up and washed, is just beautiful. There's not another on the market, in my opinion, that beats this one. I order it by the roll.