Hobbs Bonded Fibers
Polydown 120" Roll · 30 yards
SKU: PDBY-120
- Fiber100% Polyester
- ScrimNeedle-punched
- LoftMedium-high
- Max quilting6" apart
- ShrinkageNone
- Price / roll$185.89
Hobbs Polydown vs Hobbs 80/20 Batting — Which Should You Choose?
Batting Comparison · Hobbs Bonded Fibers
Hobbs Polydown vs.
Hobbs 80/20
Polydown or 80/20? Here's the unvarnished comparison — fiber, warmth, drape, longarm behavior, and which one belongs in your next quilt.
Updated June 2026
By Linda’s Quilting Staff
Read time ~4 min
Our Take
Polydown for loft, warmth, and budget. 80/20 for a natural hand, antique crinkle, and quilts that need to breathe.
Hobbs Bonded Fibers
Heirloom 80/20 Batting
96" Roll · 30 yards
SKU: HLBY-96
- Fiber80% Cotton · 20% Poly
- ScrimResin-bonded
- LoftLow–medium
- Max quilting4" apart
- Shrinkage~3% first wash
- Price / roll$149.99
Head-to-Head
How They Actually Compare
| Hobbs Polydown | Hobbs 80/20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber | 100% polyester | 80% cotton, 20% polyester |
| Loft | Medium-high — great puff Loft | Low-medium — flatter, more traditional |
| Warmth | Higher — poly traps heat Warmth | Moderate — cotton breathes better |
| Breathability | Lower — poly retains heat | Higher — cotton content breathes Breathe |
| Shrinkage | None No Shrink | ~3% first wash — antique crinkle |
| Drape | Softer, more voluminous | Flatter, more natural drape Drape |
| Price / 96" roll | $185.89 (120" roll) | $149.99 Value |
Decision Guide
Who Should Choose Which
Choose Hobbs Polydown if you…
- Want maximum loft and warmth for a bed quilt
- Make charity or utility quilts where cost per yard matters
- Don't want any shrinkage — ever
- Are making a wall hanging where body and puff are desirable
Choose Hobbs 80/20 if you…
- Want a natural cotton hand that softens with washing
- Make quilts for warm climates or summer use
- Prefer the antique crinkle look after the first wash
- Want a quilt that breathes well against skin
Common Questions
What Quilters Ask Us Most
Yes. Hobbs Polydown is a reliable longarm batting — it loads well, has no scrim shift issues, and quilts smoothly. It will not shrink, so the finished quilt size you load is the size you get. Quilters who dislike the crinkle effect of cotton blends often prefer Polydown.
No. Being 100% polyester, Hobbs Polydown does not shrink on washing or drying. This makes it predictable for precision work but means you won't get the antique crinkle that 80/20 and cotton battings produce.
Hobbs Polydown is warmer. Polyester traps more heat than a cotton-poly blend. If you're making bed quilts for cold climates or winter use, Polydown is the better choice. For quilts used year-round or in warm climates, the cotton content in 80/20 breathes better.
Absolutely — Polydown is one of the most popular choices for charity quilts. It's durable, machine-washable, resists bearding, and holds up to repeated laundering. Its higher loft also means the finished quilt feels substantial and warm.
Ready to order?
Both ship fast from our warehouse. Questions? Call or chat — we quilt on longarms ourselves.