Batting
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-000472
A layer of fibrous material, typically cotton, wool, polyester, or bamboo, used as the middle layer in quilts, upholstered items, and insulated garments. It provides warmth, loft, and structure, separating the top and backing fabrics. Batting is available in different thicknesses and weights, influencing the final appearance and thermal properties of the finished product.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-000472 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Textile production |
| Synonyms | bat; batt |
| References | batting Definition & Meaning (Merriam-Webster) |
| Translations | German: Vlies; Spanish: guata; French: ouate |
Record as JSON
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"translations": {
"de": "Vlies",
"es": "guata",
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},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/batting/"
}
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