Quilters Dream Natural 80/20 — The Package Format
The Quilters Dream Natural 80/20 Batting Package brings the popular 80/20 cotton-polyester blend to the pre-cut package format in natural, unbleached cotton. For home quilters who prefer the reliability and slight resilience of the 80/20 blend but want the warm, natural tone of unbleached cotton rather than bright white, this package provides that specific combination in standard quilt sizes. At roll scale, the Select White 80/20 rolls cover production, and the Hobbs Heirloom natural package offers the equivalent from the other flagship brand.
Why 80/20 Batting
The 80/20 blend is beloved because it delivers the best of both fibers — cotton's breathability and natural hand with polyester's resilience and reduced shrinkage. At 3-5% shrinkage versus 4-6% for 100% cotton, 80/20 batting is more predictable after washing while still producing the soft, natural feel that cotton provides.
Top 10 Uses
- Home quilters wanting cotton-poly blend with natural tone
- Heritage and earth-tone quilts requiring warm batting base
- Single-project 80/20 purchase
- Quilts where minimal shrinkage and natural tone both matter
- Trial format for Quilters Dream 80/20 customers
- Studio retail for customers preferring natural-tone 80/20
- Class and workshop batting supply
- Traditional and country quilts
- Quilts for clients requesting cotton-poly blend
- The 80/20 natural alternative to the bleached version
80% cotton / 20% polyester. Natural/unbleached. Pre-cut standard sizes. Shrinkage: 3-5%. Up to 4" quilting distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Quilters Dream 80/20 compare to Hobbs Heirloom 80/20?
Both are excellent needle-punched 80/20 blends with near-identical specs — the difference is subtle hand and loft character. Many quilters try both and settle on a house favourite; either finishes beautifully.
What are the Quilters Dream loft names?
Request (lightest), Select (medium), Deluxe (medium-high), and Supreme (highest) — a consistent ladder across their cotton and poly lines that makes loft comparison easy between fibres.
Is natural-tone 80/20 right for my quilt?
Under earth-tone, vintage, and medium-to-dark fabrics, yes — the warm cream base disappears. Under white and pale fabrics, choose a bleached white batting to avoid a warm shadow.
