Pellon Wrap-N-Zap Microwaveable Cotton Batting 22" x 10 yards

Pellon Wrap-N-Zap Microwaveable Cotton Batting in the 22" x 10-yard size is the essential heat-safe batting for microwave bowl cozies, mug rugs, hot pads, and every quilted project destined for the microwave.

Product Details

• Fiber: 100% natural cotton — no synthetic content, which is what makes it microwave-safe
• Size: 22" wide x 10 yards — the width is sized for bowl cozy patterns with minimal waste
• Loft: Medium — protects hands from heat while staying sewable through layered projects
• Yield: Roughly 20–30 standard bowl cozies per roll depending on pattern
• Care: Finished projects machine wash warm, tumble dry
• Brand: Pellon

Frequently Asked Questions

Why can't I use regular quilt batting in the microwave?

Polyester and blended battings can melt, spark, or catch fire in a microwave. Only 100% cotton batting like Wrap-N-Zap (paired with 100% cotton fabric and thread) is safe for microwaveable projects.

What projects is it made for?

Microwave bowl cozies, soup bowl holders, mug rugs, hot pads, casserole carriers, and corn or rice heating bags — anything warmed in or handling heat from a microwave.

Does the whole project need to be cotton?

Yes — batting, fabric, and thread should all be 100% cotton for microwave use. A cotton batting inside polyester fabric is still a fire risk.

How does it sew?

Like standard cotton batting — sharp needle, medium stitch length, standard domestic machine. The medium loft stays manageable through bowl cozy darts and layers.

How many cozies per roll?

A 22" x 10-yard roll typically yields 20–30 standard bowl cozies — well suited to craft fair and gift production runs.