Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 vs Hobbs Heirloom Premium Batting

Hobbs makes two Heirloom rolls: the classic 80/20 and the Premium blend. Both are cotton/poly blends bonded with a resin scrim — but the Premium uses a finer, more consistent fiber and a slightly higher poly content for added stability. Here’s how they differ in practice.

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Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 96" Roll

SKU: HLBY-96

$149.99 / 30 yd roll

80% cotton / 20% poly • Resin scrim • 96" wide • Classic longarm choice • Bright white

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Hobbs Heirloom Premium Package

SKU: HL-90 (queen)

$21.59 / queen pkg

Cotton/poly blend • Finer fiber • Low loft • Package format • Very smooth hand

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Head-to-Head Comparison

Feature	Hobbs 80/20	Heirloom Premium
Fiber	80% cotton / 20% poly Same family	Cotton/poly blend, finer fiber
Loft	Light, slight body	Low — very flat and smooth Premium
Hand feel	Soft, familiar	Smoother, finer texture Premium
Format	Roll (bulk) 80/20	Packaged by quilt size
Best for	Longarm studios, volume 80/20	Home quilters, one quilt at a time Premium
Shrinkage	Under 2%	Under 2% Tie
Price	$149.99 / 30 yds (roll) 80/20	$21.59 / queen pkg

▶ Our VerdictThe 80/20 roll is the right choice for longarm studios buying in volume — best cost per yard and optimized for longarm loading. The Heirloom Premium package is ideal for home quilters who want a finer, smoother Hobbs cotton/poly blend in a convenient precut size.

Who Should Choose Which?

Choose 80/20 Roll if you…

Run a longarm studio
Quilt 4+ quilts per month
Want the best cost per yard
Need continuous batting for frame loading

Choose Heirloom Premium if you…

Quilt occasionally at home
Want a finer, smoother Hobbs blend
Prefer packaged batting by quilt size
Make high-quality gift or show quilts

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hobbs Heirloom Premium the same as 80/20?

Both are cotton/poly Hobbs Heirloom blends, but the Premium uses a finer, more consistent fiber with a very smooth, flat hand. The 80/20 roll is the more common longarm choice; Premium is the premium packaged option.

Can I use Hobbs Heirloom Premium on a longarm?

Yes — both work on a longarm. The roll format of the 80/20 is simply more practical for longarm studios loading continuous batting on frames.

Does either batting beard?

Both have excellent beard resistance due to the resin-bonded scrim construction. Neither is prone to fiber migration through tightly woven quilting cotton.

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