Mircofleece
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Topic: Mircofleece
Posted By: Chickoin
Subject: Mircofleece
Date Posted: 02 August 2008 at 8:54am
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Is it the same as micro polar fleece?
I'm just thinking of using it as a booster (?) on top of the soaker. I hope that makes sense  -------------   
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Posted By: Tweedle
Date Posted: 02 August 2008 at 10:33am
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Are you looking at the fleece you can buy at Spotlight? It is called Little Additions if you are.
Microfleece doesn't absorb so wouldn't be suitable as a booster - it is used as the 'stay-dry' layer in nappies or you can use it as a liner. Hopefully I have read your post correctly  ------------- Mum to Ellie, Dylan & Lauren |
Posted By: kiwivic
Date Posted: 02 August 2008 at 12:49pm
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Microfleece and polar fleece are different - polar fleece is thinker. Microfleece is used to line nappies - you can cut it up and lay it inside your nappy (layer closest to your baby's skin) and it will keep their bottom dry - liquid will pass through but not absorb. A lot of modern cloth nappies have microfleece already built in as a top layer.
Vic xx |
Posted By: Chickoin
Date Posted: 02 August 2008 at 4:56pm
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I'm not sure if booster is the right word. I was told to add an extra layer on top of the soaker to draw more moisture away from the baby and into the soaker??
So, can I use that 'additions' stuff as my top or 2nd layer? Or should I order more microfleece from greenbeans? Oh, they are pocket nappies BTW 
Thanks for the replies ladies -------------
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Posted By: AuntieSarah
Date Posted: 02 August 2008 at 6:09pm
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I think micro polar fleece is like polar fleece - it blocks (a better word eludes me) liquid rather than letting it through. Microfleece is different, it lets liquid through.
I hope I'm right! I've just bought the stuff from greenbeans to make sure it's the right stuff lol. ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 02 August 2008 at 6:32pm
| If they are pockets then I think you are looking for microfibre rather than microfleece, or thats what it sounds like anyway to boost the nappies absorbency |
Posted By: Chickoin
Date Posted: 02 August 2008 at 6:40pm
Ok, that makes sense, thanks -------------
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AuntieSarah wrote:Posted By: kiwivic
Date Posted: 02 August 2008 at 9:50pm
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You would only need to top your boosters or inserts with microfleece (or any other stay dry layer) if they were laying next to baby's skin. If they are going inside a pocket then you don't need to top them with microfleece as you will have microfleece lining within the nappy itself (to make the pocket).
Vic xx |
Posted By: Chickoin
Date Posted: 05 August 2008 at 7:48am
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Oooooh, that's easy then! Thanks Vic -------------
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