What is the difference between the different outer fabrics for a fitted diaper?
My favorites lately have been the knits. I also love velour. When Malachi was a newborn, my favorite was sherpa–looks like a little sheep’s bottom. They look beautiful with a colored serging thread used, and matching snaps. Flannels and wovens are fabrics that I like mainly for the very cute prints. Flannel absorbs better than some knits, and I usually put a hidden layer of flannel under cotton wovens. The drawback to both of these is that they do not stretch, so your little one will grow out of them sooner. Some flannel fabrics wear out faster than others (ie: the prints fade, or the surface gets pilly)…it’s really hard to know which flannels will do that and which won’t. I have not figured that one out! Most cotton wovens stay looking great for a long time. In summary, the biggest features to consider when choosing an outer fabric: look, fit, and durability.
