quilt batting

Soft inner layer

Quilt batting is the soft, thick layer of material sandwiched between a quilt's top and backing to provide warmth and loft.

It comes in various materials—cotton, polyester, wool, or blends—and different weights for different purposes.

The batting gives a quilt its puffiness and determines how it drapes: I prefer cotton batting for its breathability.

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polyester · fleece · loft · fluffy · insulation · fiber · cushion · puffy · layers · warmth · soft · thickness · needle · stitch · blanket · baby blanket · comforter · patchwork

Opposites
quilt layer function

quilt battingquilt top

Decorative layer before assembly

material density/structure

quilt battingwoven fabric

canvas · denim · interfacing · muslin · broadcloth

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