Fabric Used in Cloth Nappies

Bamboo Diaper Fabric

In the cloth nappy industry, bamboo is the latest fabric being used. This is because, bamboo is a very absorbent fabric, anti-bacterial, and is odor repellant. This gives your baby a very comfortable feeling, because it is very silky and soft even after you wash it several times. Bamboo is also a fabric that is very friendly to the environment.

Burley Knit Terry Diaper Fabric

Burley Knit Terry is also called BKT. This is a very absorbent fabric for cloth nappies. This is a knit terry fabric but very stretchy and has thicker and longer loops than the usual terry. Because this is a very thick fabric, it is very absorbent. However, this can get a bit bulky. This fabric is best for plush wipes, inserts, and soakers.

Fashion Diaper Fabric

There are different kinds of fabrics that can be used for the outer layer of the diaper. Depending on the creativity of the manufacturer, brocades, velours, corduroy, wovens, and knits can be used for the outer layer of the cloth nappy. There are so much more different kinds of fabrics available for the outer layer of the cloth nappies.

Fleece Diaper Fabric

Fleece is a fabric which is a hundred percent polyester. This has a variety of weight and thickness. The heavyweight fleece has great waterproof qualities making it great for diaper covers, and outer layers. The lightweight fleece takes the moisture away making the inner part of the diaper dry.

Hemp Diaper Fabric

Hemp is a fabric which is very strong, durable and absorbent. Hemp also has anti-bacterial properties, which makes it great for cloth nappies. With what the cloth nappies absorb, having a very absorbent fabric which also has anti-bacterial properties is a great thing.

Microfiber Diaper Fabric

This fabric is ¾ polyester and ¼ polyamide. This is a great fabric for soakers and for the inner part of the cloth nappies. This fabric can trap moister with its fibers and it can absorb liquid 8 times its weight. This fabric is very absorbent, it dries quickly and becomes even more absorbent.

Microfleece Diaper Fabric

Microfleece is a hundred percent polyester and has superior moisture-wicking feature. This is best used next to baby’s skin, to make the baby feel more comfortable and dryer, even with wet cloth nappies. This s also stain-resistant and it can also resist the baby’s waste. This is also a very soft and cushy fabric for the baby.

PUL Diaper Fabric

PUL is short for Polyurethane Laminate. This is a laminate-backed diaper fabric which was created by the medical community. The softness and flexibility of this fabric is great for cloth nappies. This is best for diaper cover for cloth nappies.