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[twoton74]

Hello,

I am preparing to make some cloth pads, and have some issues that I hope you will be able to help me with.

My Fabrics:
Heavy Bamboo Velour 360GSM (for the top)
super Heavy Bamboo Fleece 500GSM (for the absorbent core)
Bamboo Flannel
PUL
Polar Fleece Cotton Flannel (for the bottom)
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My questions are:
1. How many

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[dalyax]

Hello

LAYERS (reply)

[twoton74]

Thanks so much for your response. I have one more question. Is the top separate in regards to absorbency consideration? I ask because I have heavy bamboo velour for the top. I was wondering if I could make a thinner, heavy flow, pad using 1 super heavy bamboo fleece, 1 bamboo flannel, and the heavy velour on top(still using PUL + back fabric). Doing so would help me get more pads from the fabric that I have; however, I do want to make the best pads I can to correctly serve the purpose.

Thanks again,
Twoton74

RE: LAYERS (reply)

[dalyax]

I usually use quilters cotton or cotton flannel as the topper :) But yes the topper fabric does include absorption/thickness!

Your combo for a heavy flow pad sounds great, but I would use 2 layers of bamboo flannel not just one.
The velour will add some thickness, so I wouldn't use 2 layers of bamboo fleece! If you used quilting cotton or a flannel for the top, then you could use 2 bamboo fleece layers. And consisering you are using both PUL and polar fleece, you'll have lots of protection, no need for so much absorbency anyways :)

Just suggesting the best combos for a thinner pad, easier cleaning, and quicker drying ;D

Re: LAYERS (reply)

[twoton74]

Thanks so much for your response. I am gaining a much needed understanding regarding pad construction, and I appreciate it.
When I went to purchase the polar fleece my plans changed; I chose cotton flannel since it was on sale at a cheaper price than the polar fleece. So, considering the fabrics I have and what you have explained, how are these "recipes" for my pad sandwich (from top to bottom).

Heavy Flow Pad 1: Hvy Bamboo Velour, 2 Bamboo Flannel, PUL, Cotton Flannel

Heavy Flow Pad 2: Bamboo Flannel, 2 Super Hvy Bamboo Fleece, PUL, Cotton Flannel

Regular Flow Pad 1: Hvy Bamboo Velour, 1 Super Hvy Bamboo Fleece, Pul, Cotton Flannel

Regular Flow Pad 2: Cotton Flannel, 1 Super Hvy Bamboo Fleece, PUL, Bamboo Flannel

Light Flow Pad 1: Super Hvy Bamboo Fleece, 1 Bamboo Flannel, Pul

Light Flow Pad 2: Cotton Flannel, 1 Bamboo Flannel, PUL, Cotton Flannel

Is my thinking in the right direction regarding the layering for various pad needs?

I hope I am not belaboring your patience on this subject.
Thanks again,
Twoton74

Re: LAYERS (reply)

[dalyax]

I highly recommend you use cotton flannel as the back instead of polar fleece, it makes the pad thinner for heavy flow pads. Cotton flannel also "grips" underwear a little better than polar fleece. So good choice switching to that