what is this batting?

Nope, I don't see it either, and I know I'm awake -- though I make no claims about not being unable to see what's in front of my nose. ;) It sounds like it's a replacement for poly batting, since it "looks natural", rather than "being" natural.

IIRC, it's a fire retardant version of dream poly. They sent me a sample a while back -- it seemed nice, but I don't get any call for that kind of thing.

I haven't used it, I do have samples of it. They will not ever say what it is other than it won't melt to the child and it doesn't have chemicals.... so maybe a wool blend? I'm guessing I don't know, but I do know that a wool wrap around cotton can pass as flame retardant for some things....

Jan RCTQ Coffee Diva

Taria wrote:

I just went down and grabbed a bag out of my batting stash and it says only that it is a man made fiber. Wierd... I thought you had to disclose what it was made out of by law....

Jan RCTQ Coffee Diva

i emailed and asked what the fibre content of the dream angel is...waiting for a reply now. will advise soon as i hear back from them. cheers, jeanne

I just got this from Ami Simms monthly newsletter-

NEW QUILT BATTING ECOCRAFT TM fiberfill quilt batting by Mountain Mist® has recently been introduced. It is a man-made, environmentally friendly quilt batting made from IngeoT fiber, which is made from corn. It comes in 100% PLA (which must stand for something) and 50% PLA and 50% cotton.

Could this be one of the newest mystery battings?

Leslie & The Furbabies in MO.

if only you really knew me, lol. jeanne

AFAIK, you do have to disclose fiber content ... how will the end user know if it's hypoallergenic? When you use "man-made" fibers, you're talking chemicals ... and allergies can arise ... I mean, if you sell mattresses, pillows, duvets, etc, there's *always* that little scratchy tag .... :)

i emailed the website asking what the fibre content of that specific batting was as i couldnt see it anywhere online and i've not yet heard back from them. will advise here when i do. what govt dept would show those statutes? i could double check it online, then i'd be more than happy to forward the link to them if i dont hear from them soon. cheers from a clear chilly sunny day in the south pacific, jeanne

found this site before i posted this (was offline for a few while dh used the phone, yes, we're still on dialup here)

is a lot to read thru here...if anyone else has time and a brain that probly works better than mine and if they read and find anything, i'd appreciate any help figuring it out.cheers again, still sunny in the south pacific, should be all day...best put out a load of washing, eh. lol.jeanne

I found this:

§ 303.15 Required label and method of affixing.

(a) A label is required to be affixed to each textile product and, where required, to its package or container in a secure manner. Such label shall be conspicuous and shall be of such durability as to remain attached to the product and its package throughout any distribution, sale, resale and until sold and delivered to the ultimate consumer.

(b) Each textile fiber product with a neck must have a label disclosing the country of origin affixed to the inside center of the neck midway between the shoulder seams or in close proximity to another label affixed to the inside center of the neck. The fiber content and RN or name of the company may be disclosed on the same label as the country of origin or on another conspicuous and readily accessible label or labels on the inside or outside of the garment. On all other textile products, the required information shall be disclosed on a conspicuous and readily accessible label or labels on the inside or outside of the product. The country of origin disclosure must always appear on the front side of the label. Other required information may appear either on the front side or the reverse side of a label, provided that the information is conspicuous and readily accessible.

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) Not sure if they ONLY mean clothing, rugs, etc, or if it's supposed to be all-encompassing.

i also found that batts/batting is included in the fiber content regulations. i'm now reading thru some breadmaking sites for DS so iirc from reading this stuff earlier this morning... they also require fiber content to be shown when advertising. i'd think selling online must show the fiber content too as it really is the advertising. we cant pick up the package and read it, so we depend on what the seller says about the product on their website. still no reply from the website. still waiting. will give it another day at least. cheers, jeanne

Those requirements vary by state.

A few years back I got into it with the State of California -- they wanted me to affix a fiber-content tag on each quilt I quilt, even when the customer supplies all the materials (ie top, backing, batting). They never did explain to me how they expect me to know what the customer brought, or how it helps the customer to affix a tag telling them the fiber content of their own stuff.

(And I have to be licensed as a "bedding manufacturer", since my longarm isn't in my house. This is to "protect the public", who apparently wouldn't need protecting if I did this in my garage.)

that is really weird that states dont have to follow Federal Trade Commission requirements.

it is Calif, an entity unto themselves perhaps but they still oughta bebound by Federal requirements.so confuddle'n. jeanne

Usually, indeed! :)

Happy anniversary tomorrow.

The Feds can only have jurisdiction when things cross state lines (and a few other times). So the FTC requirements might come into play for a manufacturer that ships between states, but once it's in a state, the state rules take over. And yes, the rules can conflict with each other.

not sure i totally understand that but nevertheless, this came about cuz of the online batting site, i'd think they will be shipping out of whatever state they live in, eh. so they are bound by the Federal rules, no? shrug, jeanne