Fabric Guide to Assemble Pads

TOPPERS

Flannel

100% Cotton

Minky

Knit

Organic Bamboo Velour

Athletic Wicking Jersey

CORES

1.Flannel-

Light- 2-3 layers

Regular- 4-5 layers

Heavy- 6-7 layers

Extra Heavy- 8 layers

2. Zorb (online only) -

If using Zorb, this should be directly under the topper, as it is the fastest, most absorbant fabric. Found at wazoodle.com (Zorb 1 works great) Light- 1 layers Regular- 1 layers Heavy- 2 layers Extra Heavy- 3 layers (this may be difficult to sew through. To help reduce bulk, make the middle of the 3 layers of zorb slightly smaller. Or use 2 layers of Zorb, with a couple flannel or terry.)

3. Terry (toweling)-

Light- 1 layers

Regular- 2 layers

Heavy- 3 layers

Extra Heavy- 4 layers

4. PUL-

This makes a completely waterproof pad. You can hide it as the last layer before the backer, or back a pad with PUL. Shiny side facing in, and cut PUL with the front/back pattern not the core pattern. Can be found at sewing stores, or online (usually cheaper)

This is just a sampling of what you can use to make the cores in pads. It can be mixed and matched to your liking. You could do 1 zorb with 1 flannel for a regular or 1 zorb with 2 or 3 flannel layers for heavy. You could use 5 layers of flannel only, or use only terry. You can also use things such as heavy bamboo fleece, standard bamboo fleece, or bamboo terry. There are so many options for cores! **Batting is not a good option because it doesn’t absorb well and it traps heat and makes for a very warm, uncomfortable pad.

BACKERS

1. Windpro (online only)

This is a wonderful option. Can be hard to find, and is more expensive. http://www.diapersewingsupplies.com

2. Blizzard or Polar Fleece-

This works well for backers

3. Anti Pill Fleece-

This can be hit or miss at being water resistant. Still can be used though.

4. PUL-

This makes a completely waterproof pad. You can hide it as the last layer before the backer, or back a pad with PUL. Shiny side facing in, and cut PUL with the front/back pattern not the core pattern. Can be found at sewing stores, or online (usually cheaper) 5. Ripstop Nylon- Water resistant as well but makes the back slippery.