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Topic: fabrics
Posted By: Rachael21
Subject: fabrics
Date Posted: 10 April 2008 at 9:00pm
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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 |
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Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 10 April 2008 at 10:58pm
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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!  ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com"> 
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Posted By: AliaDawn
Date Posted: 11 April 2008 at 7:09am
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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) -------------  
 
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Posted By: kiwivic
Date Posted: 11 April 2008 at 7:33am
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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 |
Posted By: MrsMojo
Date Posted: 11 April 2008 at 8:55am
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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 -------------  
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Posted By: Skyflame
Date 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. |
Posted By: Rachael21
Date Posted: 11 April 2008 at 9:41am
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Thanks mrsmojo that really helped
Thanks everyone else I might do a few test runs before I make it into anything. |
Posted By: kebakat
Date 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 |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 11 April 2008 at 9:51am
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Skyflame has it.
And I also second Stacey's suggestion 
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