Maximum Density Polyester Batting
The Hobbs Poly 20oz 96 inch Wide Batting Roll represents the absolute top of the Hobbs polyester weight range: 20 ounces per square yard of bonded polyester producing the thickest, fullest batting product in the catalog. If the 12oz produces a substantial tied comforter and the 16oz produces a genuinely impressive one, the 20oz produces something that looks like it belongs in a luxury hotel suite -- a full, cloud-like comforter that commands the bed from across the room.
Who Needs 20oz?
This is a specialty product for specific applications. Tied comforters and duvet inserts where maximum visual fullness is the design goal. Oversized display and photography props where batting presence needs to be unmistakable. Quilts made for people who specifically want the heaviest, warmest polyester comforter achievable with standard batting materials. For most machine-quilted projects, the 6oz or 9oz is the right choice. The 20oz is for the exceptional application.
Top 10 Uses
- Maximum-Loft Tied Comforters -- The defining application for 20oz batting.
- Luxury Hotel-Style Bed Comforters -- Recreating that impossibly full hotel bed aesthetic.
- Craft Fair and Display Impact Quilts -- Attention-commanding quilts for high-visibility display contexts.
- Photography Props and Styled Shoots -- Bedding styling for product and lifestyle photography.
- Raffle and Charity Auction Showpieces -- Maximum visual impact for high-bidding contexts.
- Extreme Cold Climate Bed Quilts -- The warmest polyester batting option for the coldest environments.
- Oversized Pet Beds -- Dense, washable fill for large animal bedding applications.
- Pillow Forms and Oversized Cushion Inserts -- Maximum fill density for large decorative pillows.
- Holiday Display and Window Dressing -- Full, dramatic quilts for retail and holiday displays.
- Gift Quilts for Maximum Visual Impression -- When the first sight of the gift needs to be unforgettable.
Working Notes
20oz batting is beyond practical for standard machine quilting. Use tied or stitch-in-the-ditch construction only. The sandwich thickness exceeds most machine clearances for dense quilting work. Ensure the quilt is completely dry after washing -- 20oz takes significantly longer to dry than lighter weights. Air or dryer dry on low heat for extended time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 20oz appropriate for longarm quilting?
Only for very open designs with 4+ inch spacing and careful tension management. Tied construction is strongly preferred for this weight.
How warm is 20oz compared to 16oz?
Approximately 20-25% warmer. For most applications, 16oz provides sufficient warmth. The 20oz is for the most extreme cold-climate or maximum-warmth-priority applications.
Shop Hobbs Poly 20oz 96 Inch Roll
The heaviest batting we stock. For projects where only the most is enough.
