This style consists usually of two parts – waterproof nappy cover and absorbent cloth nappy on the inside. The idea is that you need to change only the inside and can reuse the cover several times before changing it.
Soakers, prefolds or fitted nappies are some of the options that can be used as the inside absorbent part.
Pocket nappies consist of pocket nappy cover and some absorbent insert.
The cover has two layers – the outer, usually made out of PUL and the inner usually made out of some kind of wicking away moisture fabric – suedecloth or microfleece. They are sewn in a way that an opening is left between the two layers so that an absorbent piece can be inserted. The inner layer lets the moisture pass through, directly into to the insert and at the same time keeping it away from the baby’s skin, leaving it dry.
Cover, shell cover, or just shell
Used over prefolds, fitted nappies or soakers to make them waterproof. Closure is hook&loop or snaps and requires no pins. Easy to wash and dry.
A nappy cover that has an opening for an insert or a prefold to be stuffed inside.
A rectangular piece of fabric, usually folded by three to make one thicker piece of absorbent layers.
I use the term soaker for the absorbent pieces I make - the inner part of the 2-piece nappies. The difference between my soaker and an insert is the PUL backing that my soaker has, which prevents the cover from being wet. It allows me to reuse the covers more, since they stay clean and dry.
Inserts are the absorbent pieces that are slipped through the pocket opening into the pocket nappy cover. Can be made out of microfiber, cotton, hemp, bamboo or any other absorbent fabric.
Booster is an absorbent piece that is added on top of the regular insert or soaker for the times when extra absorbency is needed like nighttime.
Fitted nappies resemble disposable nappies, made completely out of cloth. They fit closely to the baby’s body and have hook&loop or snap closure. Require a nappy cover to be waterproof and take a little bit longer to dry.
A cloth piece made out of microfleece, suedecloth or other material to create wicking layer between the soaker and the baby’s skin or make clean up easier. They do not add absorbency to the nappy. Usually mirror the shape of the soaker.
Polyurethane laminate (PUL) is a laminated cloth fabric with a thin film of polyurethane. It is waterproof and is usually used as the outer layer of the nappy cover.
Microfiber is a highly absorbent synthetic fabric. It is not recommended to touch the baby’s skin because it will leave it very dry and could cause irritations.
These are all natural fiber fabrics that are safe and gentle next to the baby’s skin.
Cotton is usually blended with either hemp or bamboo, making it more durable and absorbent.
Bamboo is the most absorbent of the three and holds the fluids the best but gets a bit stiff when wet. It is best used as a hidden layer or an insert.
Hemp is the roughest against the skin, but blended with cotton or bamboo it’s not an issue and has very good absorbency.
Fleece is referred to the type of fabric with soft pile, very gentle to the touch.
A knit base synthetic fabric, brushed on one side to resemble suede. Used for stay-dry liners.
Synthetic fabric, very soft to the touch, used to make stay-dry liners.
A synthetic plush fabric, very soft to the touch. With shorter or longer pile. Comes in very different colours and dotty variety.
The same as Velcro.
Removing of any build-up (detergent, nappy cream, fabric softener or hard water) in the nappies to prevent the smell and get them to function properly again. To strip nappies you can wash them on a separate machine wash cycle on hot using no detergent, and rinse very well.
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