How much will this material shrink on an initial wash? We want to make diaper liners with it and use it as an outer cover over another material.
1186473
I was able to use 1 yard to make 10 double layer soaker a for my hybrid diapers. After wash there really wasn't much shrinkage but this isn't as thick as what I have found elsewhere for the same price.
1147266
I just ordered a cover that matched the measurements of the mat. Didn't search for anything special or specific. Average cover fits fine although not to contours of the mat so is stretched across. With a baby on the mat I can't see this being a problem! No mis-shaping of mat as a result of normal change pad cover. Hope this is of some use?
16706
There was almost no shrinkage at all fit just as good after washing as it did before... Hope this helps
971554
I was on the road when I answered this earlier and said "no". I got home and put water on the fabric and it beaded up and rolled off. I have only worn it as an undergarment but would not want to get it wet while it is warming you so my answer no is I am not sure.
128734
It's a material that wouldn't really be needed to be taken apart and machine washed. I can't see it holding much in the fabric. I've literally hosed it off in the driveway and left it on the porch in the sun to bake and dry. We've had ours for two summers, we hike religiously with it, and no funky smells or anything. Even had a potty training accident in it once.
364787
I think there was a good deal of lint in the first 2 wash/dry cycles. I washed and dried them 4 times to prep them. I love them, they're my favorite diaper. I have 18 of these, 12 Econobum, and 18 BumGenius 4.0 pockets.
1490469
It does not shrink. You stretch it to tighten around what you are wrapping.
2208674
I washed it at home. Big mistake. First wash too. It was really too big for the washer and it may have worked if only I had used the gentle cycle. Ripped it up. Had to throw it away. Bummer, because I actually loved the light weight of the polyester. Take it to a laundry mat with large washers and use the delicate cycle or take to the cleaners.
161014
no it did not shrink, however I did take it to the laundrymat and used their dryer on a low setting, it took a long time to dry
118577
I didn't wash before, but I was desperate to protect my bed from my potty training toddler. It worked well, when it was tested later that night. And I put mine in the dryer, no shrinking, but it takes two full cycles to dry! And that is with an extra spin cycle in the washer. But I love the sheet. I use it in addition to a hospital bed pad, as its easier then washing and drying the full sheet every day. But I know my mattress is safe.
1490468
We don't- or rather- didn't shrink it. We used this to wrap boxes for long term storage- so we just "pulled" it tight to make it conform to what ever we wrapped. Just so you know, this plastic is really strong. We are very happy with it.
1833368
Yes...I have done it several times but the fabric seat is a tight fit over the plastic, so I wouldn't dry it to avoid shrinkage.
2143884
Before or after you wash it and it shrinks up where you can't use it? haha I returned mine
43695
I use mine as second layer, but the poly layer underneath gets very smelly and I have to wash it, this layer gets wet and I launder about once a month. I run agility dogs and work outside a lot, this does not get as stinky as the poly. cannot commit to 10 days no wash outcome. I suggest washing before trip, I have run mine through dryer briefly,
309211
I just ordered some and am new to cloth diapering... But yes, you must wash the cover and insert when used as a pocket diaper. I plan on ordering Prefolds and bamboo inserts and just putting those on the diaper instead of the insert and using the covers as covers. Hopefully to be able to reuse the cover a few times.
2092442
I recommended this for my daughter who is also potty training her little girl. They have deep pockets so it should fit over any mattress. I do not dry it in a hot dryer buton a lower setting.it does not make you hot at night.I highly recommend it.
1640605
I am not sure but mine did not shrink after washing it. I did however buy a king for a queen bed.