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Cloth Nappy Styles
Fitted Nappy
A shaped cloth nappy made of absorbent material, generally fastened by snaps or hook & loop. Fitted nappies need a waterproof cover to protect your child's clothing and environment.
All in One (AIO)
A fitted nappy with a built in waterproof cover.
Pocket Nappy
An outer fitted shell that is stuffed with absorbent material, allowing customisation of your nappy.
Covers
Fits over a fitted nappy made of waterproof or water resistant material, generally Fleece, PUL or Wool (called a Soaker).
Terry Flats
A square of Terry Toweling, designed to be folded in a variety of different ways to adjust the "wet zone" and fastened by pins or snappis.
Prefold
 
Similar to a Terry Flat, but made of a trimmer material and with thicker, more absorbent central panel.
 
Fabrics
Bamboo
 
Latest addition to the Modern Cloth family of fabrics. Super absorbent, and especially soft to touch, it's a highly renewable source, and so very environmentally friendly.
Flannel
 
A traditional nappy fabric, it is a densely woven and brushed cotton.
Fleece
 
Hydrophobic material, with heavyweight fleece used in covers or the Outers of AIOs and lighter weight or microfleece used as liners or inners to keep moisture away from baby's skin.
Hemp
Stronger and more absorbent than cotton , it is a porous (breathable) fabric with natural antifungal and antibacterial properties, making it ideal for use in Modern Cloth Nappies.
PUL
 
PolyUrethane Laminate - applied to fabric to make a moisture proof yet breathable layer.
Terry
 
Soft absorbent cotton fabric covered in tiny loops.
Velour
 
A very soft blend fabric, generally 80% cotton, 20% polyester.
Wool
Used in Soakers (a Wool Cover) and Longies (a Cover with extended pant legs) it is super absorbent, and the loose knit means it evaporates moisture quickly.
 
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