Bamboo Batting

[SueSwan]

I bought some to use on a baby quilt. It is 1/2 Bamboo fiber and 1/2 organic cotton. Feels really wonderful ... Has anyone used this? Does it hold up ? Says on the package that the recommended quilting distance is 8".
Any thoughts? Thanks.

[quilterbee]

I think the bamboo batt has gotten mixed reviews. Just try it and see how you like it! Let us know, Amie )

[ctherrie]

I haven't tried it either but I know that they are making socks and sheets out of bamboo these days. Does it feel as soft as cotton, and will it shrink like cotton? Those would be my concerns. I would love to hear how it does.

[ctherrie]

I had to have more information on this subject and came across this site that had a lot of info. I thought I would share.



http://quilting.suite101.com/article.cf ... lt_batting

[sunsup]

Thanks Ctherrie. I saved the site and may order some as no stores around here carrie it.

Sue, I know we've heard mixed reviews, so we'll all be waiting to hear what you think of this batting.

[SueSwan]

I found the batting on sale at Joann's, 50% off, so it made the crib size affordable. It feels so soft and yummy. Hopefully it will hold up after many washings.

ctherrie, Thanks for the link ... this is what it says ..... most of which I found on the package:

Bamboo

Bamboo is an extremely fast-growing plant that needs no pesticides or fertilizers to grow, so is much more environmentally friendly than conventional cotton. The bamboo batting currently available from Fairfield is 50% organic cotton/50% bamboo. The company recommends it for machine quilting. Cost level: Expensive. Recommended quilting distance: up to 8”.
Pros

* Producing bamboo batting uses many fewer toxic chemicals than conventional cotton or polyester.
* Needlepunched, so it contains no glues or binders.
* Breathable and cool, like cotton.
* Naturally antibacterial.
* Machine washable (estimated shrinkage 2-3%.)

Cons

* Not as widely available as some other battings.