Wool

Wool Soaker

Natural fiber from sheep hair. Frequently used as the waterproof layer in a diaper cover if the family wants to use only natural fibers and avoid plastic. It is a very breathable fiber, and is great for preventing rashes and yeast infections. Wool can go without washing for up to several weeks, unlike most covers.

PUL

PUL

Polyester Urethane Laminate. Waterproof layer adhered to polyester knit fabric. The waterproof layer in the majority of styles of reusable diapers.

Suedecloth

Suede Cloth

Durable, soft fabric used in some pocket diapers as the layer next to baby’s skin to wick moisture away and keep baby’s skin dry.

Minky/Minkee

Minky/Minkee

 Soft polyester fabric, made of microfibers. Used next to skin or in covers of some diapers, common also in children’s clothes and blankets.

Microfleece

Microfleece

Extremely soft, polyester fibers that wick moisture away from baby’s skin. Commonly used as a diaper liner in pocket style diapers.

Microfiber

Microfiber

 Synthetic fiber used to make textiles, using very tiny fibers. These fibers are typically very absorbent, and dry quickly after washing. Most common fiber for inserts found in pocket diapers. Due to the wicking nature of the fiber, it is not suitable for direct contact with baby’s skin, as it is known to cause rash because it wicks all moisture and oils from surfaces it touches.

Hemp

Hemp

   Fiber used as an absorbent layer, works well for heavy wetters and overnight. Nearly twice as absorbent as cotton. Most often comprised of 55% hemp and 45% cotton.

Cotton

Cotton

   Fiber that is traditional to cloth diapers, typically soft, absorbent. Often available in bleached and unbleached. Bleached uses chlorine bleach, unbleached is naturally cream colored.

Bamboo

Bamboo

    Fiber that is soft, fairly absorbent. Used in cloth diapers. Man-made fiber, due to the process it has to go through to make the fabric.