Pellon Natural Cotton Batting with Scrim
Pellon's Natural Cotton Batting with Scrim is a natural (unbleached) cotton batting stabilised with a polypropylene scrim for consistent feed and minimal distortion during quilting. Available in the complete size range from crib through king, plus a 6-yard bolt for intermediate projects and a full 90" x 40-yard production roll for high-volume longarm use. Pellon's manufacturing consistency makes this a reliable everyday cotton batting at a competitive price point. It competes head-to-head with Warm & Natural in the scrim-stabilised natural cotton category, and quilters wanting a bleached white version of the same construction should look at Warm & White. For microwave kitchen projects, Pellon's own Wrap-N-Zap is the certified companion product.
Available Sizes
- Craft: 34" x 45"
- Crib: 45" x 60"
- Twin: 72" x 90"
- Full: 81" x 96"
- Queen: 90" x 108"
- King: 120" x 120"
- Bolt: 90" x 6 yards
- Roll: 90" x 40 yards
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the scrim in Pellon Natural Cotton Batting do?
The scrim is an ultra-thin polypropylene stabiliser needle-punched into the cotton fibers. It stops the batting from stretching or distorting as it feeds through a longarm or domestic machine, and it lets you quilt lines up to 8–10 inches apart without the cotton shifting or bunching in the wash — a much wider spacing than scrimless cotton allows.
Should I buy a packaged size or the roll?
Packaged sizes make sense for one-off quilts — the crib through king packages match standard quilt dimensions with working margin built in. The 90" x 6-yard bolt suits quilters making several throws or wall quilts a year, while the 90" x 40-yard production roll is the economical choice for longarm studios loading batting off the roll, cutting the per-quilt cost well below packaged pricing.
Does Pellon natural cotton batting shrink?
Expect roughly 3–5% shrinkage on first wash, typical of needle-punched natural cotton. Most quilters use this deliberately, quilting first and washing after binding to get the soft, crinkled antique finish. If you want a flat modern look, pre-wash the batting gently in warm water and air dry before basting.
