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Old 02-02-2007, 03:00 PM
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Default Re: Alternatives to Fluffies - easy peasy, right?

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Originally Posted by Lollichka View Post
I had a suggestion put forward to me to make hourglass liners/boosters and sew them only at the top onto the nappy, that way if line drying, the nappy is kinda separate from the liner/booster if you know what I mean and drying time won't be such a pain.

There's alot of info on the types of fabric to use for extra absorbancy... so thought about going with the following:

combination of: (away from baby skin) micro/polar fleece + terry + flannel (closest to baby skin)
Just a note on this - micro/polar fleece is made of polyester and is not absorbent, so it will add unnecessary bulk (and possibly provide a barrier to the moisture wicking appropriately throughout the nappy). Were you thinking of microfibre?

Absorbent layers - look for any fabric 100% cotton, bamboo or hemp; or microfibre (away from skin) if you prefer it. Choosing among different cottons etc is just personal preference (for feel, bulk, etc). Within the natural fabrics, the final nappy weight is the major determinant of its absorbency.

Lara
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