Katahdin Premium Batting — Three Weights, Multiple Sizes
Katahdin is Bosal Foam & Fiber's premium cotton batting line — named for the rugged Maine peak and engineered for serious quilting performance. Available in three weights matched to quilting application:
- Summer 3oz — ultra-light for modern, art, and warm-climate quilts. The lowest-loft cotton option for maximum stitch definition.
- Autumn 4oz — mid-weight balanced cotton for all-season traditional and heirloom quilts.
- Winter 4.5oz — heavier polyester-cotton for warm, cozy bed quilts with fuller traditional loft.
Available in a full range of sizes including throw (45"x60"), twin (72"x90"), full (90"x96"), queen (108"x90"), king (120"x120"), jelly roll strip, and continuous roll formats. Bosal's manufacturing consistency makes Katahdin a reliable production batting across the full size range. Sibling Bosal lines include the Acadia 80/20 blend and the Kennebago bamboo blend roll.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do the seasonal weight names map to use?
Literally — Summer 3oz for warm-climate and flat modern quilts, Autumn 4oz as the all-season default, Winter 4.5oz for maximum cotton-family warmth. Pick by the quilt's destination climate.
How does Katahdin Autumn compare to Quilters Dream Select?
Both are mid-weight production cottons — Katahdin's edge is the seasonal-weight system and jelly-roll strip format; studios often stock it as the ready-ship alternative alongside pre-order Dream rolls.
What is the jelly roll strip format for?
Pre-cut batting strips for quilt-as-you-go projects — rugs, table runners, and strip quilts — saving the cutting step entirely.