Textiles
Because we love textiles almost as much as we love babies, all of the fabrics used in our nappies are covered by Oeko-tex 100 certification. This is your guarantee that no harmful chemicals have been used in the production process.
We make our nappies from several fabrics here at Tots each with its own unique properties. Read on if you want a bit more information on the fabrics:
Cotton - The all round performer
A naturally occuring cellulose fibre cotton has been used for centuries. It makes excellent terry towelling due to its absorbent nature. Cellulose is a carbohydrate, which provides negatively charged groups on its surface edge, which attract the positively charged water molecules. Terry works by giving a far greater surface area for these water molecules to be atrracted to.
Bamboo fibre - Slim fit and silky soft
One of a new breed of 'green' man made cellulose fibres. Similar to classic viscose, the cross section of bamboo fibre is covered in tiny micro holes giving superior absorbtion and breathability to cotton. It is also incredibly soft with a feeling akin to cashmere/silk. Bamboo is a highly sustainable resource, which grows without the need for agrochemicals and has a very short growth cycle. The processing is done within strict environmental guidelines according to ISO 9000 & 14000.
Microfibre - Quick dry, stay soft
A purely synthetic material, microfibre terry has one of the highest liquid retention capacities around. Superfine strands of polyester provide a much increased surface area to attract water molecules. Due to the unique way in which it absorbs, microfibre dries incredibly quickly. It also stays completely soft even after washing in hard water. The resulting nappy greatly reduces energy use in the home by negating the need for tumble-drying.
