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Subject: 16215
Posted: 11 April 2008 at 9:51am

Skyflame has it.

And I also second Stacey's suggestion ]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:51:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16215&PID=352007&title=fabrics#352007 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16215&PID=352004&title=fabrics#352004 Author: kebakat
Subject: 16215
Posted: 11 April 2008 at 9:49am

Why not just order some microfleece odds and ends from greenbeans. It's very cheap and at least you won't buy a bunch of material that won't work]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:49:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16215&PID=352004&title=fabrics#352004 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16215&PID=351994&title=fabrics#351994 Author: Rachael21
Subject: 16215
Posted: 11 April 2008 at 9:41am

Thanks mrsmojo that really helped

Thanks everyone else I might do a few test runs before I make it into anything.]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:41:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16215&PID=351994&title=fabrics#351994 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16215&PID=351967&title=fabrics#351967 Author: Skyflame
Subject: 16215
Posted: 11 April 2008 at 9:21am

If you are buying microfleece from spotlight, you want to make sure you get little additions fleece. Although it is labelled as polar fleece, the little additions fabric is the sort that wicks, other polar fleece is very unlikely to let the liquid through. But the thicker polar fleeces could be used to make covers.]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:21:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16215&PID=351967&title=fabrics#351967 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16215&PID=351938&title=fabrics#351938 Author: MrsMojo
Subject: 16215
Posted: 11 April 2008 at 8:55am

I don't know if this will help but I was wondering something similar and found this info on a website:

What is microfibre? Is it the same as microfleece?
Microfibre is a synthetic fabric often found in cleaning cloths. It is made of a combination of polyester and polyamide, produced in such a way that it absorbs moisture readily. Microfibre is not the same as microfleece! Microfleece is 100% polyester and is very similar to polar fleece. Microfleece is not absorbent - it is used as a wicking layer (a nappy liner or the inner of a pocket nappy), or, if doubled or in combination with another water resistant layer, it can be used for nappy covers.

Microfibre cleaning cloths can be found in the cleaning or car care areas of shops. You need the shaggy terry-weave cloths - the flat or waffle-weave ones do not work! Brands that members have found useful are "Living Essentials" from Big W, Black and Gold, IGA, the pack at Woolworths with pink/blue/white cloths, or House & Home (found in a 3 pack, one white, one green, one yellow (32 x 32cm)). They typically cost just under two dollars per cloth.

Microfibre cloths are used as a booster inside other nappies. Many people choose not to use it directly next to baby's skin - the texture is highly unpleasant. So a liner can be used, or the microfibre cloth tucked inside the nappy. For example, when folding a flat nappy, put the cloth in while folding instead of laying it in at the end.

While absorbent, microfibre can be prone to compression wicking - it soaks up moisture rapidly, but like a sponge, when you squeeze the booster the liquid runs back out. Some people use microfibre as the "core" of a pocket nappy, with hemp or cotton next to the outer water resistant layer to reduce this issue. Some use microfibre as a hidden layer in fitted or all-in-one nappies, or even as a hidden central strip in prefolds.

www.ozclothnappies.org



Edited by MrsMojo]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:55:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16215&PID=351938&title=fabrics#351938 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16215&PID=351884&title=fabrics#351884 Author: kiwivic
Subject: 16215
Posted: 11 April 2008 at 7:33am

I have no experience with covers but it's definitely microfleece (or suede cloth) you want for your liners. Anything else would just add extra bulk.

Vic xx]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:33:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16215&PID=351884&title=fabrics#351884 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16215&PID=351874&title=fabrics#351874 Author: AliaDawn
Subject: 16215
Posted: 11 April 2008 at 7:09am

You'll want to use microfleece or suedecloth as a stay dry layer in nappies or as liners/on boosters.

Thick Polarfleece can be used as covers, but you'd want to test it to see if it wicked. (or back it with PUL)]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:09:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16215&PID=351874&title=fabrics#351874 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16215&PID=351848&title=fabrics#351848 Author: jack_&_charli
Subject: 16215
Posted: 10 April 2008 at 10:58pm

i'm probably not the best one to be answering this but....i think microfleece is best for liners. i don't know if polarfleece would keep the bum dry...??

as for cover material....would'nt have a clue! ]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2008 22:58:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16215&PID=351848&title=fabrics#351848 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16215&PID=351649&title=fabrics#351649 Author: Rachael21
Subject: 16215
Posted: 10 April 2008 at 9:00pm

I thought I would be clever and make my own liners and then while I was at spotlight thought I might give covers a go too but was quickly confused. So can someone tell me the difference between microfleece and polar fleece? What would material marked fleece be? and can I use them as covers? Or would that be for liners?

What can be used for liners?
What can be used for covers?

TIA ]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:00:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=16215&PID=351649&title=fabrics#351649