The Softest Polyester Batting Hobbs Makes
Hobbs Cloudloft occupies a specific position in the Hobbs polyester lineup: it is optimized not for density or maximum warmth (that's the 9oz and 12oz products) but for an extraordinary softness and cloud-like tactile quality that makes finished quilts feel almost irresistibly touchable. Cloudloft uses ultra-fine polyester fibers processed to a specific loft profile that compresses easily under a hand pressed into it and springs back immediately -- the definition of that snuggly, cushy quilt feel that encourages you to wrap up and stay put.
What Makes Cloudloft Different
The softness of a polyester batting is determined by the fineness of its fibers and the way they are bonded. Cloudloft uses finer, softer fiber than standard Hobbs polyester batting products, and processes it to a loft that maximizes the tactile softness without creating excessive bulk. The result is a batting that feels noticeably plusher and more inviting than standard polyester batting at comparable thickness -- the kind of batting that makes a throw quilt feel like a luxury item rather than a utility one.
Top 10 Uses for Hobbs Cloudloft
- Throw and Lap Quilts for Daily Use -- The defining use case. A Cloudloft throw quilt on the sofa is the one everyone reaches for first.
- Baby Quilts and Nursery Projects -- Ultra-soft against delicate skin, allergy-safe polyester, easy washing.
- Gift Quilts Where Feel Matters -- The tactile quality of a Cloudloft quilt is immediately noticeable when the gift is unwrapped.
- Children's Bedroom Quilts -- Soft, washable, durable -- the practical and sensory requirements of kids' bedding in one batting.
- Cuddle and Minky-Topped Quilts -- Cloudloft's softness complements the ultra-plush hand feel of Cuddle and Minky fabrics throughout the full sandwich.
- Holiday and Seasonal Throw Quilts -- Cozy seasonal quilts that get heavy use during fall and winter months benefit from Cloudloft's comfort.
- Charity and Donation Comfort Quilts -- Quilts made for hospital comfort programs, children's homes, and similar charitable uses are more comforting with genuinely soft batting.
- Modern Quilts With Tactile Design Intent -- Modern quilts designed to be touched and used, not just displayed, benefit from batting that rewards handling.
- Tied Quilts and Comforters -- Cloudloft's loft expresses well in tied construction where quilting does not compress the batting.
- Pet Quilts and Animal Bedding -- Soft, washable, and easy to care for -- perfectly suited to quilts made for animal comfort.
Care Instructions
Machine wash warm, tumble dry medium. No shrinkage. Easy care throughout the product's life -- the polyester construction maintains its softness through many washings when dried properly at medium heat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cloudloft softer than standard Hobbs 6oz Polyester?
Yes -- Cloudloft is specifically engineered for softness above what the standard polyester line delivers. If you have used the 6oz and found it slightly firm or scratchy, Cloudloft is a meaningful upgrade.
Is Cloudloft appropriate for longarm quilting?
Yes. Load and quilt as you would any polyester batting. The higher softness and loft may require minor tension adjustment. Open quilting designs at 2 to 3 inch spacing let the loft express fully.
What sizes are available?
Cloudloft packages are available in multiple sizes from crib through king. Check the product listing for current size availability and pricing.
Shop Hobbs Cloudloft Batting Package
The batting that makes quilts feel like clouds. Ultra-soft, high-loft, easy-care polyester in pre-cut sizes.
