We recommend spot cleaning your project to avoid shifting or bunching of the fiberfill. If necessary, a project stuffed with 100% polyester fiberfill can be washed although the fiberfill may shift. If this occurs, you can knead the outside of the project with your fingertips once it is completely dry to help redistribute the fiberfill.

One cup of Poly-Pellets weigh 5.25 ounces. Three cups weigh about one pound.

Yes Poly-Pellets work wonderfully for any weighted sensory item.

Poly-Pellets can be washed and dried. However we suggest having a removable bladder for the pellets because we don’t know what damage they would do to your machines if they got loose.

Poly-Pellets do not hold heat so we do not recommend warming them in the microwave.

Poly-Pellets will not hold fragrance and cannot be used as aroma beads.

Yes.

A Micro-Bead is between .6mm – .8mm in size.

Micro Beads are best when combined with stretchy or double knit fabrics to create those soft and mushy pillows that are so popular these days.

Small (small child) 2 bags Medium (teen) 3 bags Large (two teens) 7 bags

With so many options available it may be difficult to decide which fiberfill is best for your project. By considering these points, you can narrow down your filling options and select the best fiber: 1. The fiber material itself – natural vs. synthetic 2. End use of the item (decorative/display item, well loved toy that will be washed) 3. How if will feel (hard vs. soft)

Poly-fil® Premium Polyester Fiberfill – Our flagship 100% polyester fiberfill is the best selling fiberfill in America. Crafters appreciate the lasting quality and the extraordinary resilience that can only be found in Poly-fil. Testing shows that 12 ounces of Poly-fil® Fiberfill will go 25% further than 12 ounces of most other fiberfill brands. Poly-fil is available in various individual packaged sizes and in bulk cartons.

Soft Touch® Poly-fil Supreme is a silky 100% polyester fiberfill with a “down-like” luxury feel. Perfect for stuffing soft, plush toys and crafts. Easy-to-use and washable, it is available in various individual packaged sizes and in bulk cartons.

Crafter’s Choice® is a blend of 100% polyester all-purpose fiber. It’s the perfect choice for craft projects. It’s available in various individual packaged sizes and in bulk cartons.

Nature-Fil™ fiberfill is a garneted fiberfill made from 100% rayon fiber from bamboo – a renewable, earth-friendly resource that is grown without fertilizers or pesticides. Strong, high-luster antibacterial bamboo fiber has a unique soft and silky texture that is ideal for stuffing crafts.

PLA Corn Fiber is a 100% corn sugar-based fiberfill made using the same proprietary process as Poly-fil® polyester fiberfill, giving it superior resiliency and a familiar texture. It is a washable fiber that is non-allergenic and makes a great stuffing for “well-loved” toys and crafts.

We recommend that you use the quilt batting directly from the package. If your quilt batting contains natural fibers (such as cotton or wool) the batting will shrink 2-3% during the first washing and your quilt will have a slightly rumpled or popcorn-like surface found on many antique quilts.

 

We recommend that you use the quilt batting directly from the package. Batting that is un-quilted is more fragile than batting inside of a finished quilt. If you decide to presoak your quilt batting, we recommend placing the batting in a laundry basket and immersing it in a bath tub of water. Press the batting to remove water (do not wring). Lie flat to dry. Agitating un-quilted batting in a washing machine could distort or damage the product.

We recommend washing your quilt in lukewarm water on a delicate cycle using a mild, phosphate-free soap. Dry on warm

We recommend washing your quilt in cool to lukewarm water on a delicate cycle using a mild, phosphate-free soap. line dry or dry on cool setting.

100% Cotton Batting and 100% Cotton Fabric will work for potato bags. However microwaves need moisture in order to cook food so we suggest putting a cup of water in the microwave or making sure the potatoes are very wet when cooking. Also if the microwave is on for too long of a time period or there is not enough moisture the batting or fabric can start to burn. Use care and never leave the microwave unattended when using a potato bag.

Normally bunching, called fiber migration, occurs if the quilt has not been quilted closely enough to hold the quilt batting securely in place. Quilting distance recommendations are printed on each of our quilt batting packages. The recommendations vary depending on the batting selected. If your batting is no longer in the original bag, you can assume that 2 – 4 inches apart is a safe distance for any batting. For best results, baste your quilt sandwich securely and quilt working from the center outward in concentric circles.

Fiber migration will typically occur when the quilt stitching is too far apart, allowing the batting to move around between the layers. To prevent fiber migration, always follow the recommended quilting distances for the batting you selected. These distance recommendations are typically the minimum distance stitches should be from each other. You may wish to place your stitches closer than recommended to be certain your batting is secure.

Several factors contribute to bearding. Fabric quality is a key factor. Fabrics with a low thread count have gaps between the threads that allow fibers to escape. Batting construction may also be a factor. Some needle-punched battings will beard because the fibers are loosely intertwined and may catch on a dull needle (or a burr) and pull through the fabric when quilting.

 

Prevention of bearding begins by using quality fabrics with a high thread count. Selecting the appropriate batting for your project will also help to avoid bearding. Bonded battings do not beard as the bonding locks the fibers together. We also recommend using a new needle for each project so that your needle is sharp and doesn’t snag in your batting.

In order to make the proper batting selection, there are several points that must be considered: 1. End use of the quilt 2. Frequency of washing 3. Method of quilting (hand or machine) 4. Size of the quilt 5. Fabric selection 6. Desired look of the finished quilt Once you have considered these points, you can determine the qualities to look for in a batting (loft, warmth, ease of needling, drape-ability, softness, wash-ability and resistance to fiber migration and bearding) to further narrow down your selection.

1. Natural Fibers: For centuries quilts were made from start to finish with all-natural fibers. Wool and cotton were readily available and became the staple for quilt makers to use as a filling. These fibers are still used in quilt battings today, along with other natural fibers like bamboo. 2. Synthetic Fibers: The invention of polyester batting revolutionized the quilting market. The ease of handling, along with the warmth and strength of polyester batting account for the widespread increase in the popularity of quilting.

Fairfield offers several options you can consider for your tied quilt. Keep in mind the recommended quilting distances apply to tied quilts too. Bonded polyester battings are popular choices, particularly Poly-fil Hi-Loft® 100% polyester batting – our “thickest” quilt batting that will create a puffy quilt. If you prefer cotton or cotton blend battings, you may want to consider a batting with a scrim, such as Machine 60/40® Blend or Nature-Fil™ batting made with rayon fiber from bamboo and certified organic cotton.

Fairfield offers many battings that deliver beautiful machine quilting results. Battings with a scrim, such as Soft n Toasty, Machine 60/40® Blend and Nature-fil™ batting made with rayon fiber from bamboo and certified organic cotton, are ideally suited to machine quilting. Bonded battings like Cotton Classic® and Poly-fil® brand polyester battings machine quilt beautifully. Fusi-boo™ fubsible batting is another option if you would like to eliminate basting. Consult the recommendations on the batting bag to help you select the right loft and fiber content for your quilt.

Needlepunched battings and bonded polyester battings are preferred by many hand quilters because the needle easily glides through the batting. Fairfield offers a variety of natural fiber battings, polyesters and blends that include these hand-quilting favorites: Poly-fil Low-Loft® polyester batting, Quilter’s 80/20, Purely Cotton batting, and Nature-Fil Wool batting. Consult the recommendations on the batting bag to help you select the right loft and fiber content for your quilt.

We recommend breathable battings made from natural fibers such as Soft & Toasty or Toasty Cotton batting, which is made from 100%  cotton with a scrim for strength, cotton/poly blends like Quilter’s 80/20, and wool battings because they are easy to wash and care for and lie flat.

“Needlepunched” and ” bonded” refer to the manufacturing method used to hold the fibers in a blanket form. With needlepunched batting, the fiber blanket passes through barbed needles that tangle the fibers together. Bonding can be done by either spraying a resin on both sides of the fiber blanket to hold it in a sheet form or by melting fibers with a low melting point to fibers with a higher melting point.

Because the batting is folded in the package, the layers of the batting may compress and creases may form over time.  The best way to rejuvenate its loft is to unfold the batting and let it rest overnight or fluff it in a dryer with a damp towel for a few minutes on a low setting.

To make batting loose strands of fiber are laid out into sheets in a mechanical process.  Occasionally the fibers will overlap to form a stripe of denser fiber.  This is not considered a product flaw and it will not affect the performance of the batting or the look of the finished quilt in most cases.

As a general rule you would use a pillow insert that is 1 inch larger that your pillow cover.

26″ square pillow.

We recommend spot cleaning with a touch of mild soap and water. A polyester filled pillow insert may be washed in the washing machine if it cannot be successfully spot cleaned. When washing, use the gentle cycle and include a towel in the machine to help the machine stay balanced. Air dry your pillow insert on a drying rack. When it is almost dry you can put it in the dryer for a couple minutes to remove excess moisture and help to fluff it up a bit. Washing the pillow insert may cause the fiberfill to bunch in the shell and it may also affect the loft of the fiber inside. It is best to make the pillow so that you can remove the pillow insert and wash the pillow cover separately.

Using long blade scissors, cut through it in layers. For pieces more than 2″ thick you can draw a cutting line on the front and back of the NU-Foam® and cut through the layers from both sides. You can also use a utility knife or a large rotary cutter with a metal ruler or square as a guide. Cutting the NU-Foam will dull the cutting blade.

We do not recommend using NU-Foam® to replace couch cushions or as a mattress. NU-Foam® works best for occasional seating. NU-Foam will compress over time so we recommend using NU-Foam that is 1″ thicker than your intended cushion to allow for compression. It will be a snug fit inside the cover.

NU-Foam® may retain water if it has been saturated. If this occurs, place the NU-Foam® on its side to help the water drain. If NU-Foam® is to be used outdoors we recommend making a removable cover or include grommets in your cover for drainage. We also recommend bringing the Nu-Foam® cushions inside during inclement weather.

Answer : While we do not treat the NU-Foam® with any chemicals during the manufacturing process, we do not recommend using NU-Foam® in an aquarium filter as the product has not been tested for this application.  Please consult an expert on water filtration before using NU-Foam or any other Fairfield product in this capacity.

We have found 3M® Spray Adhesive works best to attach pieces of NU-Foam® together. To avoid seams showing through the fabric covering we recommend placing a layer of batting on the top surface of the NU-Foam before covering.

NU-Foam® should not be used as a floatation device.

PROJECT FOAM: Multi-purpose soft and supportive polyurethane foam for a variety of household projects. Insulating, protective and durable. Contains bio-based materials.

CUSHION FOAM: This polyurethane upholstery foam called Cushion Foam is intended for home-style projects where high density material and support are important. Cushion foam contains bio-based materials (derived from renewable biological resources) so you can take comfort that this product has been created with the environment in mind.

HOUSEHOLD UTILITY FOAM: Utilitarian thin and flexible foam sheeting. Use it for adding a moisture barrier for insulation or for some added protection. Great for padding over sharp edges and for protecting camping, sporting and outdoor equipment. Black ¼” thick foam cuts easily with scissors or utility knife. Large roll is a hefty 48″ wide and 96″ long for big projects.

The term Fire Retardant (also called Flame Retardant) simply means that it is difficult to burn. When an item is stated as being Fire Retardant, this usually means that a substance has been added or applied that suppresses or delays the combustion (the current standard is to withstand a candle-like flame for 12 seconds). Flame retardants do not prevent ignition and burning, however, if properly treated, these materials will not sustain a flame on their own.

oly*fun is a specially engineered material that features some of the best things about fabrics and papers.

Very easily! There is no grain to oly*fun, so you can cut it any which way you want. There is no need to pre-wash, as there is no sizing or shrinkage. Use a simple stitch to attach pieces together, and hem only if you want. oly*fun will not fray.

There is no sizing in oly*fun, so there is no need to prewash.

It’s best to wash on gentle cycle and air dry.

Yes, but carefully. Use only a cool or low iron with a pressing cloth.

Absolutely! oly*fun is weather resistant –so water rolls right off.

Yes! oly*fun glues best with fabric glue such as FabricTac or Aleene’s Tacky Glue. A hot glue gun works great too. It’s best to test the glues before kicking off a big project.

Yes! oly*fun runs through any pressure style diecutters like Sizzix, or Accu-cut. It will work with a digital diecutter if a stabilizer is used.

Use scissors, rotary cutters or paper cutters with a rotary style blade. It’s best to test before kicking off a big project.

No. oly*fun is not flammable, it will melt if exposed to flame.

oly*fun is sold on bolts and in quick grab and go packages. The bolted material is 60 inches wide and can be cut to whatever length you like. The grab and go package is 20 inches wide and includes 3 yards of material.

oly*fun comes in a rainbow of 18 vibrant solid colors.

oly*fun is available at retailers nationwide and online. Ask at your favorite store.

Flame resistant fibers are chemically treated to extinguish a flame. Flame retardant fibers do not support a flame by nature and must be indirect contact with an ignition source to burn.

Fairfield’s does not chemically treat its products to prohibit burning. 100% polyester products are flame retardant by nature because they will not burn unless they are in direct contact with a flame. Fairfield products made from, or blended with, natural fibers are not flame retardant, nor have they been treated for flame resistance.

Our guarantee is our promise to you that we will stand behind the performance of each and every product we make and replace any defective merchandise.

The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) are regulations governing the lead and phthalate content in finished Toys and Childcare products.  Our products are not classified as toys or childcare products so we are not required to perform CPSIA testing; however, we have had samples of our 100% polyester products tested for lead content and we are in compliance with the CPSIA regulations.

No.  Samples of our 100% polyester products have been tested for lead content and found to contain <5mg of lead, the lowest rating for lead content.

Cellulose is extracted from the bamboo plant using a process called “hydrolysis alkalization.” The cellulose is mixed with chemicals to convert the plant pulp into textile-quality rayon fiber produced with strict controls over the manufacturing process to reduce emissions and filter and reclaim chemicals to reduce waste. Fairfield’s Bamboo fiber is Oeko-tex Standard 100 certified. This standard is a globally recognized testing and certification system used to test the finished fiber for substances (chemicals) that are known to be harmful to health.

The bamboo plant itself contains a naturally occurring agent, called “bamboo kun,” that resists the growth of bacteria. Recent testing by the Federal Trade Commission indicates that the processing of bamboo into rayon fiber removes the naturally antibacterial characteristics. In light of FTC findings we are removed reference to antibacterial from our product packages and marketing materials.

Our bamboo is plantation grown in order to maintain control over the raw bamboo in strict accordance with the international organic standard of OCIA/NOP. The bamboo is 100% naturally grown without any chemical pesticides or chemical organic materials.