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    Insulation for Lightweight Underquilt

    I have a remnant of calendared 1.1 ripstop that would be a great outer layer for a lightweight summer underquilt. Here in Georgia, I won't need a ton of extra warmth, but I would like to have a more than just an UQP alone. I'd thought about using some of my wife's leftover fleece to line the shell. It seems pretty heavy and bulky, but that might just be this particular version of fleece. Maybe I can find a lighter weight fleece.

    Can you think of any alternative fabrics to use as the inner layer?

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    I live in Virginia. I made one of these,( https://www.exploreserac.com/make-un...quilt-6-steps/ ) and have some of the 1.1 calendared I plan to use to make an underquilt protector or possibly a hammock sock. I had thought about lining it with one of my wife's fleece comforters. She has a huge selection. Some are huge, so I know I can find one the right size. (Lost her to cancer last year, so she won't complain. She probably would have given me one and used it as an excuse to go buy 2 more)

    Truth is you can use about anything. All of the synthetics tend to be bulky. You might look into Apex ( https://ripstopbytheroll.com/collect...x-3-6-oz-sq-yd) They usually have one that is thinner but it is sold out at the moment

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