A continuous sheet of natural or synthetic fibers used as the middle layer in quilting or as thermal insulation in garments. It provides warmth and dimensional thickness, known as loft. The material must be secured with regular stitching to prevent the fibers from bunching or shifting during washing.
Heard on the job
We need a low-loft cotton batting for this summer quilt so it stays lightweight and drapes nicely.
Also heard as
- wadding