Description
Bliss 80/20 Cotton Poly blends 80% USA-grown long-staple cotton with 20% soft polyester and leaves out the scrim. The polyester adds a little loft and resilience, so quilting lines stand up more than they do on an all-cotton batt, and the blend resists bearding and fiber separation. It is an easy batting for beginners and a forgiving one for machine quilters. This throw plus package is a single 60" x 72" batt, sized for rectangular lap and sofa throws up to about 56" x 68", the size most people actually want on the couch.
At 4 oz per square yard it is still a lightweight, breathable layer, just with more stitch definition than the cotton version. Quilt by hand or machine as close as you like or up to 8" apart. Therm O Web recommends pre-washing by hand; if you skip that, expect under 5% shrinkage the first time the finished quilt is washed. Wash cold on a delicate cycle and tumble dry low. Made in the USA.
Use the crib 45" x 60" for a smaller project, or the twin 72" x 96" for a larger top. This listing ships from our distributor partner; the same batt is also sold here under the Therm O Web listing, so check both if one is out of stock.
Specifications
| Fiber content | 80% USA-grown long-staple cotton / 20% polyester |
|---|---|
| Package size | Throw Plus, 60" x 72" (one batt) |
| Color | Natural |
| Loft | Mid loft, 4 oz per square yard; slightly higher than Bliss 100% Cotton |
| Scrim | No |
| Shrinkage | Less than 5% |
| Max distance between stitches | 8" |
| Care | Pre-washing by hand recommended; wash finished quilt cold on delicate cycle, tumble dry low |
| Best for | Machine and hand quilting; everyday bed and lap quilts; beginners |
| Also available as | Crib 45" x 60" · Twin 72" x 96" · Full 90" x 96" · Queen 108" x 96" · King 120" x 120" · same throw plus batt, Therm O Web listing |
| SKU | BSDS-BCP402THP |
Compare and choose
- Is Throw Plus the right size for a sofa throw?
- Throw Plus is 60" x 72", so it covers a rectangular top up to about 56" x 68", which is the shape most sofa throws end up. For a twin bed you need the 72" x 96" twin; for a square lap quilt, the 60" x 60" throw is listed under Therm O Web. Bliss 80/20 Cotton Poly twin 72" x 96"
- Bliss 80/20 vs Hobbs Heirloom 80/20: which one?
- They are close cousins. Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 is lightly resin-bonded, about 1/8" loft, and should be quilted within 4". Bliss 80/20 has no scrim or resin, a touch more loft, and can be stitched up to 8" apart. Hobbs is the longarm standard we stock in depth; Bliss suits quilters who want wider stitch spacing or a slightly puffier line. Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 package
- Bliss 80/20 vs Bliss 100% Cotton: what changes?
- The 20% polyester gives the 80/20 more loft and more stitch definition, better bearding resistance, and a little more resilience after washing. The 100% cotton is flatter, cooler and the more traditional choice, and it is the one to use if you ever want the batting to be microwave-safe. Both quilt up to 8" apart and shrink under 5%. Bliss 100% Cotton throw plus
- Do I need to pre-wash Bliss batting?
- Therm O Web recommends pre-washing by hand: soak it in a tub of cool water, squeeze gently, and let it dry flat. Most of our customers skip it and let the finished quilt shrink under 5% in the first wash, which gives a soft, lightly crinkled finish. Either way, wash the finished quilt cold on delicate and tumble dry low.
- How far apart can I quilt it?
- Up to 8" apart by hand or machine, and as close as you like. That is wider than Hobbs 80/20 (4") and gives a lot of freedom for simple wavy lines or widely spaced blocks on a big quilt.
- Is Bliss 80/20 safe for microwave bowl cozies?
- No. The 20% polyester can melt or scorch in a microwave. For bowl cozies and hot pads that go in the microwave use a 100% cotton batting with no scrim, such as Bliss 100% Cotton, with cotton fabric and cotton thread, or Pellon Wrap-N-Zap. Pellon Wrap-N-Zap microwaveable batting
- Why do you list this batt twice?
- This listing ships from our distributor partner, and the other is the same Therm O Web batt sold from a different source. The product is identical. If one shows out of stock, order the other. Bliss 80/20 Cotton Poly throw plus, Therm O Web listing
Same batting, other formats
Bliss Batting 80/20 Cotton Poly Crib 45in x 60in
$15.99
Bliss Batting 80/20 Cotton Poly Twin 72in x 96in
$31.19
Bliss Batting 80/20 Cotton Poly Full 90in x 96in
$40.79
Bliss Batting 80/20 Cotton Poly Queen 108in x 96in
$43.99
Bliss Batting 80/20 Cotton Poly King 120in x 120in
$51.99
Bliss 80/20 Cotton Poly Batting - Throw Plus 60" x 72"
$24.99
Bliss 80/20 Cotton Poly Batting - Throw 60" x 60"
$19.99
