Bearding happens when batting fibers are not properly bonded, made using cheap poorly made short fibers, or in the case of wool, either not properly felted (or needled) , or made using the cheaper, shorter length, wool fibers. If I bought a batt that bearded, I would never spend another dime for that brand, but that is just me.
I bought a beautiful navy color quilted coat years ago, that bearded (white batting!). Nothing stopped it, I even tried DH old electric razor, no luck. I returned it and I’ve never shopped that store again.
Last edited by madamekelly; 01-22-2018 at 08:00 AM.