Hobbs Heirloom Wool Batting Package

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.