Nappies (diapers)
-Nappies
(diapers)
The
types of nappies or diapers vary greatly through out the world from reusable
cloth to the modern disposable type. (15) Disposable diapers and
similar have been manufactured using one or more layers of cellulose tissue
which makes the diaper relatively stiff .(28) Reusable nappy is made
from woven terry cloth which is a woven, warp-pile cotton fabric coverd on both
sides with uncut loops . The cloth can vary in thickness and weight according
to the thickness and quality of the yarn used and the density of the structure
.(33) Reusable nappies need to be changed ,washed and dried.
Reusable napes can be classed into :
1-One layer diaper
One-layer
diaper has the problem that all the moisture stays evenly distributed through
the diaper so that a high amount of urine remains in direct contact with the
baby’s skin and can cause diaper rash.
2-Multi layer diaper
Multi-layer
diaper using 100% cotton for skin contact layer and synthetic nonabsorbent
layer of polyester or equivalent to provide a wicking action to draw and hold
moisture away from the skin.
3-A five –layers diaper
A
five layers construction present the deal balance of comfort . The first layer
is an interior shell of 100% cotton , The second layer is 100% synthetic
nonwoven bonded mono-filament which allows moisture to pass through to the
lower layers , the third layer is a 100% cotton wetting pad for maximum
additional absorbency with minimum bulk , next is a layer of terry cloth in a
cotton/ polyester blend , for extra absorbency .
The
fifth layer five is also a terry cloth of similar blend to give a panty-like
dressed appearance (34)
