A Must-Have Blend Batting for Every Quilt Shop

Hobbs Batting is known worldwide for offering a complete, well-balanced batting range. Tuscany Cotton Wool Batting fills a key position within the Tuscany line, combining the familiarity of cotton with the performance benefits of wool. This makes it a highly attractive option for retailers serving quilters who want added loft and drape without sacrificing stability.

Frequently chosen for bed quilts and as a secondary batting layer—especially behind Tuscany 100% Wool for show quilts—this blend is a proven, versatile seller that appeals to both traditional and advanced quilters.

Tuscany Cotton Wool Batting

Tuscany Cotton Wool Batting is a premium blend of 80% fine cotton and 20% superwashed wool, carefully bonded to resist bunching and fiber migration. Designed for hand quilting, machine quilting, and long-arm work, it offers excellent stitch definition and reliable performance across a wide range of projects.

The added wool provides gentle loft and softness while improving drape and helping prevent permanent creases, as wool has no memory for folds. The result is a stable yet supple batting that enhances quilting detail and maintains its appearance over time.

Key Retail Advantages

• Popular cotton/wool blend with broad appeal

• Added loft and stitch definition compared to pure cotton

• Stable, bonded structure resists shifting and migration

• Ideal for bed quilts and layered batting applications

• Trusted Hobbs quality and consistency

Technical Details

• Fiber content: 80% cotton / 20% superwashed wool (bonded)

• Approx. loft: 1/8″+ (approx. 3+ mm)

• Maximum stitch distance: up to 4″ (10 cm)

• Shrinkage: approximately 3–5%

• Washable: yes, once quilted (gentle cycle recommended)

• Pre-washing: not recommended

Care & Use

Gentle machine washing in cool water on a delicate cycle is recommended, with minimal agitation and spinning. Air drying or low/no-heat drying is preferred. Quilts made with this blend become softer with repeated washing.

Quilters are encouraged to make test samples to evaluate stitch appearance and laundering results before committing to a full project.

Fabric Pairing

Designed for use with medium to dark fabrics. When paired with very light fabrics, testing is recommended.

Size

• King: 120″ × 120″ (approx. 305 × 305 cm)

Tuscany Cotton Wool Batting is a strategic addition to any batting assortment, bridging the gap between cotton and wool. Stocking this blend allows quilt shops to offer flexibility, performance, and premium results—qualities customers actively seek and return for.