Description
Pellon 80/20 Cotton/Polyester with Scrim is a low-loft blend batting for quilters who want the flat, traditional look of cotton with a little more strength and less shrinkage than pure cotton. The 72" x 90" twin package covers a twin bed top with margin for the quilting frame, and it is a comfortable size for a generous throw or a dorm quilt.
The batting is needle-punched through a soft scrim, which is what lets it be quilted up to 10" apart without bunching or bearding. Loft is 1/16", so quilting shows as texture rather than puff, and the blend shrinks 3-5% in the first wash for the gently crinkled finish most bed quilts are after. It runs through a longarm, a domestic machine or a hand-quilting hoop without complaint.
Specifications
| Fiber content | 80% Cotton / 20% Polyester |
|---|---|
| Package size | 72" x 90", one pre-cut batt |
| Color | Natural |
| Loft | 1/16" |
| Scrim | Yes |
| Shrinkage | 3-5% |
| Max distance between stitches | 10" |
| Construction | Needle-punched with a soft scrim |
| Care | Hand or machine wash; dry cleanable |
| Best for | Everyday bed quilts, throws and machine quilting where a flat finish is wanted |
| Also available as | craft size · crib size · full size · queen size · king size · 90" x 6 yard bolt |
| SKU | DSE7290PKG |
Compare and choose
- Pellon 80/20 vs Hobbs Heirloom 80/20: what is the difference?
- Both are 80% cotton, 20% polyester, needle-punched, and shrink 3-5%. Pellon adds a scrim, which stabilizes the batt and lets you quilt up to 10" apart; Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 has no scrim, is a touch loftier at about 1/8", and should be quilted within 4". Pick Pellon for wide, simple quilting or an edge-to-edge pantograph; pick Hobbs when you want a slightly softer, more drapey hand. Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 packages
- 80/20 blend or Pellon 100% cotton with scrim?
- They look and quilt almost the same: both are 1/16" loft, scrim-stabilized, and good to 10" between lines. The 20% polyester in the blend adds resilience, resists creasing in the package and holds up a little better over years of washing. The 100% cotton is the choice if you want an all-natural fiber or plan to do heavy hand quilting. Pellon Natural Cotton with Scrim packages
- Will the twin package fit a twin XL quilt?
- It depends on your top. The batting is 72" x 90". A twin XL top is typically around 68" x 92" or longer, which leaves nothing for the frame. For an XL or a twin with a generous drop, step up to the 81" x 96" full package. Pellon 80/20 full package
- Twin package or the 90" x 6 yard bolt?
- If you make one twin quilt, buy the package. The bolt gives you 216" of 90"-wide batting, enough for about three twin cuts, so it is the better buy if you have more than two quilts planned, but it ships only to the 48 contiguous states. Pellon 80/20 90" x 6 yard bolt
- Do I need to pre-wash this batting?
- No. Use it straight from the package and expect 3-5% shrinkage in the first wash, which pulls the quilt into the soft, crinkled finish most quilters want. If you need the quilt to stay flat and square, for a wall hanging for instance, wash and dry the finished piece gently or choose a polyester batting that does not shrink.
- Can I use this for a microwave bowl cozy or hot pad?
- No. The polyester content and the scrim make it unsafe in a microwave. For bowl cozies and potato bags use Pellon Wrap-N-Zap, which is the only batting we sell that is made for microwave use. Pellon Wrap-N-Zap
Same batting, other formats
Pellon® 80/20 Cotton/Polyester Batting With Scrim 90" x 108" Queen Size Package. Color: Natural.
$19.00
Pellon® 80/20 Cotton/Polyester Batting With Scrim 120" x 120" King Size Package. Color: Natural.
$27.50
Pellon® 80/20 Cotton/Polyester Batting With Scrim 81" x 96" Full Size Package. Color: Natural.
$16.50
Pellon® 80/20 Cotton/Polyester Batting With Scrim 45" x 60" Crib Size Package. Color: Natural.
$10.00
Pellon® 80/20 Cotton/Polyester Batting With Scrim 34" x 45" Craft Size Package. Color: Natural.
$8.00
Pellon® 80/20 Cotton/Polyester Batting With Scrim 90" x 6 yards Bolt. Color: Natural.
$28.00
