Bamboo? Cotton? Hemp? Micro-Terry?

What Nappy Fabric is Best?

By MakesAChange.co.uk - the Eco Friendly, Organic & Fair Trade Baby Boutique

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There are now so many different nappy fabric types.  This guide aims to explain the pros and cons of each.

Cotton

The traditional fabric for nappies.  Many people are now realising that cotton is a terribly un-eco friendly crop, and fortunately brands such as Swaddlebees are bringing out delightful organic cotton nappies.  Cotton nappies are relatively cheap and most nappy manufacturers have a cotton nappy in their range.  They are reasonably absorbant (3.5/5) and reasonable fast drying (3.5/5).  They are NOT suitable for line drying as over time they will go hard and crispy like towels.  We only recommend cotton nappies to customers with a tumble drier as they remain soft if tumble dried (even if just for 10 minutes, then hang up).

Bamboo

A new, highly eco-friendly fabric.  Bamboo grows easily without the need for excessive chemicals like cotton.  Bamboo is extremely absorbant (5/5) but slow drying (2/5).  They can be line dried as they stay lovely and soft.  Bamboo has natural anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties which is fabulous for a nappy!  Highly recommended.  The most popular brands are Wham-Bamboo and Bamboozle.

Micro Terry

Micro Terry is a lovely, soft fabric made from artificial fibres (basically plastic).  Micro Terry is quite absorbant (3/5) but exceptionally fast drying (5/5).  Micro Terry nappies are excellent for those without a tumble drier as they line dry really fast, and stay really soft.  Brands include the Fluffle from Tots Bots, Magic-Alls, Swaddlebees Pocket Nappies.

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