Hobbs Poly 12oz 96" Wide Batting is the medium-weight polyester batting for quilters who want the warmth and loft of polyester without the maximum bulk of heavier fills — a 12oz weight that strikes the right balance between dimensional puffiness and practical sewability, in Hobbs' trusted quality in a queen-width wide format.
Top 10 Questions About Hobbs Poly 12oz 96" Wide Batting
Q: What does 12oz mean for polyester batting?
A: The oz weight refers to the fiber weight per square yard — 12oz is a medium-weight polyester batting, heavier and loftier than 6oz batting but lighter and more manageable than 16oz. It provides noticeable dimension and warmth while remaining practical for longarm and domestic machine quilting.
Q: How does Hobbs Poly 12oz compare to Hobbs Poly 6oz?
A: The 12oz version has significantly higher loft and provides more warmth and visual puffiness than the 6oz. The 6oz is thinner and more suited for lap quilts and wall hangings; the 12oz creates a more dramatic, bed-quilt-appropriate loft.
Q: How far apart can I quilt Hobbs Poly 12oz?
A: Hobbs recommends quilting up to 8 inches apart for their polyester battings — giving longarm quilters substantial flexibility for open, widely spaced designs that showcase the batting's loft.
Q: Is the 96" width right for queen quilts?
A: Yes — 96" provides comfortable overhang on all sides of a standard queen quilt top when loaded on longarm leaders, making it one of the most practical wide-format batting widths for queen production.
Q: Is Hobbs Poly 12oz hypoallergenic?
A: Yes — 100% polyester batting is naturally hypoallergenic, making it an excellent choice for quilts made for allergy-sensitive recipients.
Q: Is this batting machine washable in finished quilts?
A: Yes — fully machine washable on a gentle cycle and tumble drys on low heat. Polyester maintains its loft through repeated laundering.
Q: Does Hobbs Poly 12oz shrink when washed?
A: No significant shrinkage — polyester batting is dimensionally stable through regular laundering, unlike cotton batting.
Q: Is 12oz polyester appropriate for year-round bed quilts?
A: 12oz is warm enough for cool climates but may be heavy for summer use in warmer regions. For year-round versatility, a lighter-weight cotton or bamboo batting may be more comfortable in warmer months.
Q: Does heavy polyester batting beard through quilt tops?
A: The Hobbs needle-punching process minimizes bearding. Using tightly woven quilting cotton provides the best protection against any fiber migration.
Q: Is Hobbs Poly 12oz 96" Batting in stock at Linda's?
A: Check the current product listing for live availability. Hobbs polyester batting in wide-format rolls is consistently stocked at Linda's Electric Quilters.
Warm, lofty, and dimensionally dramatic — shop Hobbs Poly 12oz 96" Wide Batting at Linda's Electric Quilters.
