Cloth Nappy Jargon
It can be bewildering at first, so here's a list of the main terms, with links to the detailed information on the rest of the site:
A nappy in which the cover and nappy are sewn together.
An extra piece of cloth inserted into the nappy to increase absorbency.
The outermost layer of a cloth nappy. Protects the clothes from wetness. Also known as "pilchers" in Australia, or a "wrap" in the UK.
An American term for booster. Confusing since they don't actually double anything (necessarily.)
A flat piece of cloth which is folded into shape before being fastened around the baby.
A nappy that is shaped to fit like a pair of underpants once fastened (ie similar in shape to a disposable).
The innermost layer of a cloth nappy. Made from cloth or paper, it reduces the moisture next to baby's skin and also catches poo, making disposal easy.Beware of confusion: I have seen the word "liner" used for what is usually called a "booster".
"Diaper" if you're American!
Polyurethane laminate - a substance used to line good quality covers in order to make them water resistant but still breathable.
A plastic fastener used to fasten nappies made from terry towelling. Also known as a "nappi nippa" in the UK.
An American term for a wool cover. No idea why they call it this since it sounds like it soaks up the wee, which in fact it doesn't!
A term used to describe how moisture spreads through fabric. Imagine leaving the tip of a washcloth in a small puddle of water. After a short time the whole washcloth will be wet. This is wicking, and is usually used to describe how a nappy can leak if a sodden nappy comes into contact with an absorbent fabric on the outside.
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