What s the difference between flannel, birdseye or gauze?
Flannel is the most common diaper fabric. Flannel is the favorite of many since it’s soft to touch. In addition since flannel is the easiest fabric to come by it is often less expensive. Many diaper companies push flannel because it s lower cost make them more profitable but for the end user on a budget that also makes flannel the most economical choice. There are some downsides to flannel. Because it is a dense weaved fabric it is somewhat less absorbent and can take much longer to dry. It also looses its initial softness over time and the fabric actually becomes harder. Birdseye’s unique weave makes it soft, comfortable and very absorbent. Its woven qualities make it fast drying and the longest lasting of any diapering fabrics. The weave is looser than flannel and it is also somewhat less bulky. Gauze is a difficult fabric to find but it is also the most popular diapering cloth. Weighing in as the lightest of all the diaper cloths, gauze is soft, loosely woven, and finely spun. This
