Daunenbatist – Alternative to German Airplane Cotton

German airplane cotton has been replaced by a synthetic fabric and is no longer available in its original form.

As an alternative, we now offer Daunenbatist, a cotton fabric with similar properties. It is slightly thinner and less strong than the original airplane cotton but is an excellent substitute for a variety of conservation applications.

Available sizes: 50 cm (19.68") length; 100 cm (39.37") length

Fabric width: 150 cm (59")

Use in conservation: Lining, hinging, rebacking, board slotting, and a variety of other conservation applications.

We recommend washing the cotton in warm water before use to improve its receptiveness to paste. After washing, dry the fabric flat, making sure the warp and weft threads remain straight and perpendicular to each other to maintain the fabric's strength and stability.