ABOUT. Batting, also known as wadding, is usually used in quilting as an insulation layer between fabrics. Often made from cotton, polyester, blends, or wool, this makes quilts warm and thickness.

What are the different types of wadding?

Different types of wadding include cotton, polyester, wool, cotton/poly blends and even fusible batting.

What is wool wadding?

Wool gives warmth and insualtion without weight and yet disperses excess heat. … The wadding is made of the finest superwashed wool in the world – this superwashing process successfully smooths the scales on the wool fibers, making it pleasant to the touch and less likely to shrink.