Natural fibre cloth nappies
Natural fibre cloth nappies are a great choice for your little one, there are many advantages of using a natural fibre, rather than a synthetic fibre in your cloth nappies.
Why choose natural fibre cloth nappies?
Many modern cloth nappies are made almost entirely from man made fibres. The stay dry layer which sits against your baby’s skin is a type of polyester and microfibre, which has become a popular choice for the absorbent part of cloth nappies is also a type of polyester. Although these fabrics do have some advantages, there are some great reasons for using natural fibre cloth nappies:
- Absorbency
- Breath-ability
- Chance of causing allergies
- Natural choice
Absorbency of natural fibre cloth nappies
Natural fibres such as cotton absorb liquid directly into their fibres, this means that they hold onto it well and it doesn’t leak out when squeezed, as microfibre does. The reason for this is that a polyester fabric holds liquid between the fibres, rather than actually in them, which is why it’s easy to squeeze it out like a sponge.
Breath-ability and allergies
Although many man made fibres will claim to be breathable, there really is no comparison to a natural fibre like cotton. It’s partly this quality which makes natural fibres less likely to cause reactions and allergies. The breath-ability of cotton nappies also means that there is less chance of nappy rash and other reactions. Our nappy covers are made of polyester, which is breathable, but obviously isn’t natural. If you are keen to use all natural fibres, then a woollen cover is a great option over our cotton prefolds.
The natural choice
Young children, and newborn babies in particular have very delicate skin. Cloth nappies are against that delicate skin for long periods of time, so it makes sense that you would want a natural, breathable fabric against their skin. Natural fibre cloth nappies therefore make a great choice for you and your little one. Our cotton and bamboo nappies are both natural fibres, and our cotton and bamboo prefolds are a great choice if you are looking for the natural choice for your baby.
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