Description
Pellon Wrap-N-Zap microwaveable cotton batting on a 22" x 10 yard roll is the cozy-maker's roll: 22" is just wide enough to cut two 10" bowl cozy squares side by side, and ten yards gives you around seventy of them. It stores easily and unrolls as you need it. For a single project the 45" x 1 yd package is enough; for the lowest cost per square, the 90" x 9 yd bolt.
Wrap-N-Zap is the only batting we sell that is made for the microwave. Because it is all natural cotton with no scrim, no polyester and no metallic content, it will not melt or spark. Use it to craft casserole warmers, hot pads, potato bags and oven mitts, or to steam vegetables and corn and warm buns, tortillas and rolls. The loft is a low 1/16", shrinkage is 3-5%, and the recommended maximum stitch distance is 4". Washable by hand or machine and dry cleanable. Sew it with 100% cotton thread and 100% cotton fabric so the whole project stays microwave-safe.
This roll ships to you directly from Pellon.
Specifications
| Fiber content | 100% Natural Cotton |
|---|---|
| Roll size | 22" wide x 10 yards (360") |
| Color | Natural |
| Loft | 1/16" |
| Scrim | No |
| Shrinkage | 3-5% |
| Max distance between stitches | 4" |
| Microwave safe | Yes (no scrim, no synthetic or metallic content) |
| Care | Hand or machine washable; dry cleanable |
| Best for | Bowl cozies in volume, hot pads, craft-fair stock |
| Also available as | 45" x 1 yd package · 90" x 9 yd bolt |
| SKU | PDS-DSWZ2210 |
Compare and choose
- How many bowl cozies will a 22" x 10 yard roll make?
- Two 10" squares fit across the 22" width, and 360" of length gives 36 rows, so about seventy-two 10" squares, or thirty-six cozies at two squares each. Cutting 11" squares still gets two across for a slightly larger cozy.
- 22" roll or 90" bolt?
- The 22" roll is easier to handle and cuts cozy squares with almost no waste. The 90" x 9 yd bolt holds more than twice the batting and is the better per-square value if you sew cozies and hot pads for sale. Pellon Wrap-N-Zap 90" x 9 yd bolt
- Why can't I use regular cotton batting in the microwave?
- Most cotton battings, including Pellon natural and white cotton with scrim and Warm & Natural, carry a polypropylene scrim, and blends and polyester battings are synthetic throughout. Synthetics can melt, scorch or ignite in a microwave. Wrap-N-Zap is 100% cotton with no scrim, so it is the safe choice for bowl cozies, hot pads and potato bags.
- What thread and fabric should I use with Wrap-N-Zap?
- 100% cotton thread and 100% cotton fabric. Polyester thread and poly-blend fabric can melt in the microwave, and metallic prints are not safe. Check that your fabric has no synthetic content before you sew.
- Is one layer enough for a hot pad or bowl cozy?
- One layer of Wrap-N-Zap is the usual choice for a bowl cozy. For hot pads and casserole warmers that will handle hot dishes, many makers use two layers for extra insulation. Never use Insul-Bright or any metallic thermal batting in the microwave.
- Do I need to pre-wash Wrap-N-Zap?
- No. It shrinks 3-5% in the first wash, which is fine for cozies and hot pads; some makers pre-wash the fabric so both layers shrink together. Quilt or stitch within 4" so the batting stays put through washing.
- Can I microwave a Wrap-N-Zap project empty?
- No. Always have food in the bowl or bag. Microwaving an empty cotton project can scorch it. Follow your pattern's heating times and let the project cool before washing.
