100% Cotton, low loft, for hand or machine, needlepunched batting is designed to creat a flat "antique" look when the finished quilt is washed and the batting shrinks gently. It is wonderful in pieced and applique' quilts when you want a flat quilt with soft quilting definition. Hand quilters will love the ease of needling with this batting. 3.6 oz per square yard no need to presoak estimated shrinkage 2-3% quilt line stitching distance 2" - 4" 45" X 60"