Lengths vary widely. Many bat garlands range from about 47.5 inches up to 180 inches. Common lengths shown include 47.5", 70", 78.7", 118" and 180".
Bat garlands are made from a variety of materials, including wool felt, paper, metal (iron) combined with jute and fir wood accents, fabric or gauze, and polyester/cotton/plastic components in some kits.
They’re commonly draped across mantels, walls, staircases, doorways, windows and ceilings; used as backdrops or over dessert tables; and hung from banisters or ceilings.
Care depends on the material: dust wool felt regularly; gently dust paper garlands with a soft cloth and avoid water or cleaning solutions; store paper and fabric garlands in a cool, dry place.
Paper bat garlands commonly include long white cord for stringing; listings often show about 30 feet (10 yards) of white cord included with the shapes.
Most bat garlands are lightweight and easy to hang. Many include attached loops or long cord for quick installation and simple display.
Sizes vary by material. Paper cutouts are often roughly in ranges such as about 5"×7" to 6.25"×5.5" or about 7.5"×4" to 5.5"×4.75". Gauze kit bats are listed at about 3" high by 9" wide.
