The Hobbs Heirloom Wool Batting Package is the premium natural-fiber batting for quilters who want exceptional warmth, breathability, and the luxurious drape only genuine wool provides — in pre-cut packages from crib to king.
Product Details
- Fiber: Wool, needle-punched and processed to minimize bearding
- Loft: Medium — fuller than cotton, less puffy than high-loft polyester
- Quilting distance: Up to 4" apart
- Care: Machine washable — cold water, gentle cycle, lay flat or tumble very low
- Sizes: Pre-cut crib through king
- Brand: Hobbs Bonded Fibers — Heirloom line
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why choose wool over cotton or polyester?
- Wool is naturally temperature-regulating, breathable, and moisture-wicking — warm in winter, cool in summer — which makes wool quilts genuinely comfortable year-round rather than seasonal.
- Is wool the best batting for hand quilting?
- It is widely considered so. Wool is soft and compressible, letting stitches sink in beautifully — the reason many award-winning hand-quilted show quilts use it.
- Will it shrink or felt in the wash?
- Hobbs processes this wool to be machine washable. Use cold water on gentle and dry flat or on very low heat to preserve size and loft.
- What about wool allergies?
- Inside a finished quilt the batting is fully enclosed, so most wool-sensitive people have no issues — direct skin contact with the batting itself is what can irritate.
- Is the premium price worth it?
- For hand quilters, show quilts, and anyone prioritizing drape and year-round comfort, yes. For everyday utility quilts, Heirloom 80/20 delivers excellent results at a lower cost.
