OsoCozy Unbleached Prefolds - 100%
Indian cotton
prefold diapers. OsoCozy unbleached prefolds are twill weave diapers
that are
incredibly soft and absorbent and become softer with washing. Because
they are unbleached they have a nice natural cotton color to them but
they also have to be prewashed 2-3 times in hot water to reach full
absorbency! As with all cloth prefolds these will shrink
5-10%. See
below for information on our unbeatable volume pricing.
OsoCozy prefolds are the highest quality and best selling prefolds sold
on the internet. Savy internet buyers prefer unbleached to
bleached prefolds almost 4 to 1.
Sizes,
Details and Pricing
Diaper
Size & Layering
Diaper
Dimensions
Inches
*Baby
Weight
Price
(1-3 dozen)
*Price
(4-6 dozen) 10% off
*Price
(7 dozen more) 20% off
Preemie
2x6x2
9.5"x13"
4 to 10 lbs.
$11.00/ dz
$9.90/
dz
$8.80/ dz
Infant
4x8x4
12"x16"
7 to 15 lbs.
$18.00/ dz
$16.20/
dz
$14.40/ dz
Regular 4x6x4
14.5"x21"
15 to 30 lbs
$21.00/ dz
$18.90/ dz
$16.80/ dz
Premium 4x8x4
14.5"x22"
15 to 30 lbs.
$24.00/ dz
$21.60/ dz
$19.20/ dz
Toddler 4x8x4
17.5"x23"
30 to 45 lbs.
$30.00/ dz
$27.00/ dz
$24.00/ dz
* Save 10% off 4 dz
or more, save 20% off 7 dz or more.
Prefold Packages available, click
here.
* Diaper sizes ranges are approximate and may be a little different for
your baby.
Bleached
versus
Un-Bleached
Prefold
Cloth Diapers.
Bleached
prefold diapers are white
because the cotton yarn was bleached in the factory prior to weaving
the material. Cotton is naturally an ivory or light brown
color. The bleaching process turns the cotton fibers white and
also removes the natural cotton oils in the fibers. In doing so
the strength of the fibers is reduced and the resulting woven material
is slightly less durable. The bleaching process can lead to
additional pollutants being released to the environment through
airborne and waterborn emissions. Recent improvements in
bleaching technology has reduced but not eliminated this impact.
Because
unbleached diapers retain much of their natural cotton oils in
the fiber matrix they are softer and more durable than bleached cloth
diapers. Unbleached prefold cloth diapers must be washed at least
2-3 times after you receive them before they become absorbant. We
recommend washing the diapers in hot sudsy water and drying them on
high heat and repeating as many times as necessary for the diapers to
become absorbant. You can test the absorbency by making a pocket
of the diaper and slowly pouring 1/2 cup of liquid into the
diaper. If the pools and does not soak in fairly quickly, keep
washing. Depending upon the detergent you use and the hardness of
your water and the natural variations in cotton materials you may have
to wash these up to 5 times before they become fully absorbant.
Generally 2-3 washes will be sufficient though. Do not
under any circumstance use fabric softner as this causes the
fabric to be coated and thus repels moisture. Despite the added
effort necessary to break in these diapers, they are extremely popular
and by most accounts well worth
it.
Choosing
The
Right Size For Diapering & Other Uses.
The three
layering numbers refer to the
number of fabric layers of the three panels of the prefold
diaper with the middle panel being the thickest. Thicker diapers are
generally preferred for home diapering due to the added
absorbency. Most diaper services use 4x6x4 diapers to
economize on costs and drying time and
because they supply enough diapers for frequent changes. Most home
users prefer 4x8x4 diapers. If you
feel your 4x8x4
diapers are too bulky try 4x6x4 diapers. Preemie cloth
diapers make great baby wipes and
are popular as diaper doublers and are also suitable for the first 2-4
weeks of diapering after birth. 4x6x4 prefolds are
recommended as
home cleaning rags. Regular 4x6x4 cloth diapers are recommended
both for burp
cloths and for automobile detailing. Unsure of what size is best
for you? Don't hesitate to contact our knowledgeable customer
service representatives by phone or e-mail.
