TeresaA

Hi,

I'm a quilter from the 90's. Way back in my day (LOL) we used a whole lot of Hobbs polyester and often opted for cotton only when we wanted that "antique look". Now in my old age, I've taken up quilting again and have started liking Hobbs 80/20 for its pretty drape.

But I'm wondering. From those with experience, how well does Hobbs 80/20 hold up in a child's quilt that might be washed every month or so? Does it survive that abuse? I have well-worn 20 year old Hobbs polyester batted quilts that I made that still feel like they have plenty of batting in them, so that is my expectation for the Hobbs 80/20. Of course, with monthly washings, maybe the batting isn't the prime concern. Still, it's a concern.

Thanks!

ManiacQuilter2

I have used Hobbs 80/20 and never had a problem. I find what usually occurs from excessive washing is that the binding will fail first !! I used this batting when I quilted professionally for others. It has the scrim in it just like W&N. You shouldn't have any problem. This company is very good at standing up behind their product.

Doggramma

I'm sitting on a quilt right now that I made in 2004 with 80/20. It's been washed at least 8 times a year (and put in the dryer). The quilt body is as good as when it was made. The binding is getting worn.

wolph33

I use it most of the time-it lasts very well-my grands use the heck out of the quilts I give them.

Prism99

Hobbs 80/20 is needlepunched and spray bonded; it does not contain a scrim:
http://www.hobbsbatting.com/our-prod...om-collection/

I agree that the binding (and even the fabric in the top) will develop issues before the batting does -- as long as you quilt it within the batting parameters. In the case of Hobbs 80/20, quilting lines need to be 4" apart or closer.

TeresaA

Thanks all.

That is exactly what I've found with my old quilts -- binding failure. Luckily, binding is relatively easy to replace if needed. I've taken to making my bindings a tad looser, figuring a little bit more "give" will help prevent wear.

Annie Pearl

I love Hobbs 80/20 batting. I made my granddaughter a quilt using Hobbs 80/20 batting in 2008 and she sleeps with it every night. I bet it's been washed 20 times and it looks just like it did when I finished it.

GrammieJan

This is why I prefer using bias for the binding, (folded double of course) it holds up much better without showing wear, for me anyway.

ckcowl

as long as your quilt is quilted to the recommendations it will hold up- the batting pulls apart when the quilting density is not adequate. (such as- if the package says you should quilt every 2"-4" and your quilting lines are 6" or more apart- you are going to have a problem down the road with batting separation.
I've been using 80/20 for years- love the stuff. I do often still choose a polyester for kids quilts- because polyester wears so well & takes lots of abuse- is loftier *kids like their quilts puffy- lofty- soft & cuddly* & lighter weight- and I don't always want to quilt as densely as the 80/20 requires- but it holds up fine.