This polyester wadding is made from 100% polyester fibres and is available in two widths and five weights. It is perfect used as a padding for quilts, motifs, cushions, bags, upholstery, waistcoats, jackets amd anything else that may requires an embossed appearance. As a general guide you may find this information useful: 2oz - light density with a thickness of 1cm, 4oz - Mid density with a thickness of 2cm - most popular weight, 7oz - High density with a thickness of 3cm, 9oz - High density with a thickness of 4cm and 14oz - High density with a thickess of 5cm. We recommend stitching polyester wadding with Gutermann quilting thread which is fine, soft and strong. A perfect and impressive range of quilting thread with twenty shades to choose from. This polyester wadding complies with Fire and Safety Regulations for furniture and furnishings 1988. It is hand washable at 30 degrees with mild detergent. Do not spin and lay flat to dry for best results.