What are The Features of Fabric Manufacturer From Melbourne?
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What are The Features of Fabric Manufacturer From Melbourne?
Whether you intend to do the quilting yourself or send it out for long-arm quilting, you'll 
need to pick a suitable batting for your quilt by the time you've finished your first quilt top. 
If you're new to patchwork, you could be surprised when you go to buy your batting for the 
first time: "Wow, they're so THIN!" And there are so many different kinds – they all look 
the same.”
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What are the characteristics of quilt batting in Australia?
• Bearding (also known as "migration"). As the fibers detach and begin to work their way 
through the fabric's weave, escaping the quilt and leaving a beard-like look on the quilt's 
surface. This is particularly noticeable when light-colored batting is used within a dark-
colored quilt. To stop bearding, use high-quality batting from reputable brands.
• Adaptability. This refers to the bat's ability to return to its original form after being 
unfolded, as well as how well it avoids creasing. This is where wool fiber comes in handy.
• Cotton battings retain moisture and are thus cool in the summer and warm in the winter. 
Wool battings are lightweight and provide warmth.
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100% Cotton Batting
Using cotton has many benefits. In quilting, cotton batting does not slide around as much. 
Some cotton battings are bonded, a technique used by manufacturers to tie the fibres 
together so that they do not move or beard the fibres. Cotton breathes and is very 
flexible- for traditional and heirloom quilting, it is preferred as it softens with age. If the 
batting involves scrims or other binders, consider washing before quilting to avoid any 
sort of shrinkage. Low loft batting is called cotton and is heavier than polyester. Natural, 
black and bleached cotton is available.
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Wrap Up 
Quilt batting from Australia is usually sold by the meter, off a roll. Pre-cut bed size 
portions are also available. Unlike doonas and mats, batting sizes are not normal, and 
exact measurements are impossible to achieve. Since patchwork quilts are typically 
larger than a mattress or a bed, people also want some overhang when the quilt is 
finished. Most importantly, you should still leave some extra fabric for trimming after 
quilting. To learn more you can visit M&S Textile Australia for more details.
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CONTACT US
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136 Cromwell Street, Collingwood, VIC – 3066, M&S Textiles Australia Inc.
Australia
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