Diaper Swappers

FitMommyOf2 · 06-15-2006, 06:09 PM

After another mama here suggested to check out Lucy's Hope chest for AIOs I now looked at her site and am honestly a lil' clueless what exactly the difference is between woven vs knit fabric??? Could somebody please enlighten me!? I know, it's totally embarrassing not to know this, but what can I say!...

Other than: I'm a foreigner! (My perfect excuse for situations like these!

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dehart · 06-15-2006, 06:42 PM

A woven fabric is made by weaving the fibers in an over/under pattern. Generally wovens have very little stretch to them. Men's button-down dress shirts are made from woven fabric.

Knit fabric is, well it's knitted, much like you'd take knitting needles and yarn and knit. Knit fabric is generally stretchy. Tshirts are made from knit fabric.

Does that help?

FitMommyOf2 · 06-15-2006, 06:47 PM

That helps a lot, thanks!!! I guess I'll go w/knit fabric then!

kissum · 06-15-2006, 06:51 PM

I think wovens wick less though in an AIO.

suzhatch1 · 06-15-2006, 06:59 PM

With wovens you'll get a slightly less stretchy diaper too. Not too much of a noticeable differnce, but if you are right on the borderline of a rise size, it's good to just keep that in mind.

FitMommyOf2 · 06-15-2006, 07:06 PM

Thanks for the hints, mamas!

06-15-2006, 06:09 PM	#1
FitMommyOf2 I wish I could turn the tide! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Navy base in Sicily (FPO addy!) Posts: 7,800 Ratings: 420 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	What's the difference: Woven vs knit?? After another mama here suggested to check out Lucy's Hope chest for AIOs I now looked at her site and am honestly a lil' clueless what exactly the difference is between woven vs knit fabric??? Could somebody please enlighten me!? I know, it's totally embarrassing not to know this, but what can I say!... Other than: I'm a foreigner! (My perfect excuse for situations like these! ) __________________ ~Val~ Veg*n SAHM to 2 kids (Feb'02 & July '05) married to my soulmate If I don't respond, it's because we're 6 hrs ahead of EST and I might be sleeping already

06-15-2006, 06:42 PM	#2
dehart Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 58 Ratings: 1 Feedback: 100%	Re: What's the difference: Woven vs knit?? A woven fabric is made by weaving the fibers in an over/under pattern. Generally wovens have very little stretch to them. Men's button-down dress shirts are made from woven fabric. Knit fabric is, well it's knitted, much like you'd take knitting needles and yarn and knit. Knit fabric is generally stretchy. Tshirts are made from knit fabric. Does that help? __________________ Jayme ~ mama to Nathan 10/98 and Lauren 6/02 My Hyena Cart

06-15-2006, 06:47 PM	#3
FitMommyOf2 I wish I could turn the tide! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Navy base in Sicily (FPO addy!) Posts: 7,800 Ratings: 420 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: What's the difference: Woven vs knit?? That helps a lot, thanks!!! I guess I'll go w/knit fabric then! __________________ ~Val~ Veg*n SAHM to 2 kids (Feb'02 & July '05) married to my soulmate If I don't respond, it's because we're 6 hrs ahead of EST and I might be sleeping already

06-15-2006, 06:51 PM	#4
kissum Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Washington, DC suburbs Posts: 5,992 Ratings: 132 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: What's the difference: Woven vs knit?? I think wovens wick less though in an AIO. __________________ Ali, mama to my amazing Arabella 1/14/06 and my new sweetie Judah! 4/8/11 Enjoying every day with the love of my life

06-15-2006, 06:59 PM	#5
suzhatch1 Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 813 Ratings: 132 Feedback: 100%	Re: What's the difference: Woven vs knit?? With wovens you'll get a slightly less stretchy diaper too. Not too much of a noticeable differnce, but if you are right on the borderline of a rise size, it's good to just keep that in mind.