Product Description
Matilda's Own 80% Cotton, 20% Polyester Quilt Wadding
A Versatile Cotton-Poly Blend for strength and softness. Cut to length in ½ metre increments
Matilda's Own 80/20 Cotton Poly Quilt Wadding is a trusted choice for quilters who want the breathability of cotton with the added strength and stability of polyester. This custom-cut option, available in ½ metre increments, allows you to order exactly what you need—ideal for quilters working on projects of any size, from full bed quilts to smaller items like runners or wall hangings. Every order is shipped in plastic-free packaging, supporting your values as a conscious maker.
Made in Australia using 80% high-quality cotton and 20% polyester, this wadding provides a soft, natural hand while offering improved durability and reduced shrinkage compared to 100% cotton alternatives. The polyester content gives the wadding extra resilience, helping quilts hold their shape through use and washing, while the cotton ensures a breathable and comfortable finish.
The wadding is needle-punched with a fine scrim to lock in fibres and prevent bearding. It has an approximate loft of ⅛+ inch (0.3+ cm), a recommended maximum quilting or tying distance of 10 inches (25.4 cm), and a minimal shrinkage rate of just 2.5%. It is prewashed, preshrunk, and machine washable, making it practical for quilts that will be used and loved regularly.
Matilda’s Own 80/20 Cotton Poly Wadding is soft and easy to needle by hand or machine, offering excellent stitch definition and flexibility for both traditional and modern quilting designs.
Whether you're quilting for everyday use, gifts, or craft fairs, this cotton-poly blend wadding provides a dependable, high-quality foundation for your stitching.
Best For
- Custom quilts, wide projects, or customers needing flexible lengths
- Maximum quilt top width: approx. 91" (231 cm); length is variable based on amount purchased
- Download our UK Bed Size Chart for quilt planning
- Shop wadding & basting supplies for pins, spray, and more
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Care & Usage Tips
- Shrinkage: 2.5%
- Maximum Stitch Distance: 10" (25 cm)
- Suitable for both hand quilting and machine quilting
- Prewash not required. Recommended to wash in cold or cool water. Note that if washed in warm or hot water, additional shrinkage will happen, resulting in a very crinkled look. It is always recommended to air dry, though a finished quilted item can be tumble dried in a drier on a cool setting.
Sustainability & Origin Info
- Made in Australia from a blend of seed-free cotton and fine polyester fibres. Free from resins, sprays, glues, or bonding agents. Packaged plastic-free.
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This is the best wadding in my opinion.
So pleased to be able to buy it again in the UK.
