polyester batts
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polyester batts
I have an old polyester batt that I had in a bag, but it got dusty. Is there any way I could wash it or???? I do hate to throw it out as it is about 102x108 and a nice thick one. Any help, suggestions are appreciated.
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By all means, use it and then wash the quilt. Do not vacuum it on the surface because you will tear it up. However, you might be able to use a low suction vacuum through a piece of fabric over the batt. The suggestion about the air cycle is probably OK. Just remember, it is fragile in its current state.
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The Warm Company recommends these steps if you want to pre-wash their polyester batting (Soft and Bright):
Pre-Wash & Care Instructions
Hand Wash with mild detergent. Do not agitate or spin in washer.
Soak for 20 minutes, rinse several times.
Squeeze out water. DO NOT WRING. Rolling in a towel helps.
Dry in a warm dryer or lay flat to air dry.
Pre-Wash & Care Instructions
Hand Wash with mild detergent. Do not agitate or spin in washer.
Soak for 20 minutes, rinse several times.
Squeeze out water. DO NOT WRING. Rolling in a towel helps.
Dry in a warm dryer or lay flat to air dry.
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depends - i have/had some polyester battings that have held up well in the quilts,-
but were very "loose" - t think they were "glazed" to sort of hold the fibers together.
if your batting is like that, i would handle it as little as possible to keep it from tearing/shredding apart before it was quilted.
but were very "loose" - t think they were "glazed" to sort of hold the fibers together.
if your batting is like that, i would handle it as little as possible to keep it from tearing/shredding apart before it was quilted.
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