Here at Tots Bots we love textiles almost as much as we love babies. So 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.
TotsBots make our nappies from several fabrics and each fabric has its own unique properties.
Cotton - The all round performer
Naturally occurring 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 attracted 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 absorption and breath ability to cotton. It is also incredibly soft with a feeling akin to cashmere/silk and has natural antibacterial properties. 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.
Micro fibre - Quick dry, stay soft
A purely synthetic material, micro fibre 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, micro fibre 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.
MultiTex - Fabric combinations
Tots Bots MultiTex core, There are 3 key fabrics used:
Bamboo lining - this is the yummiest, softest fabric we have ever made for our nappies. Rapidly absorbs liquid through the liner, away from baby’s' skin
Micro fibre core - adds capacity by absorbing twice as much liquid as cotton, this is a thirsty as you will ever need.
Technical outer skin - this slim fitting fabric with multidirectional stretch - nappy fits like a glove every time! The Active Flex technology helps hold wetness in the core whilst allowing baby’s' skin to breathe (this fabric is not part of the multitex boosters)