Question for WAHMs???? - Cloth Diapers & Parenting Community

J3nn · 09-19-2006, 10:58 AM

I have contacted Fabrite and they will laminate for me. My question is, should I go with the 1ml or 2ml PUL? Which do you prefer and why? I am very new to making dipes, but I figure since I have a good sewing machine, why not save myself money and sell off my FBs.

Thanks

Jcrsmom · 09-19-2006, 11:05 AM

I prefer 2 but others swear by 1.. Just preference of thicker laminate

lovencloth · 09-19-2006, 12:14 PM

2 mil, the 1 mil is not as sturdy, especially for non single color PUL.

J3nn · 09-19-2006, 12:32 PM

So would the 2mil be less likely to leak with prints than 1mil?

Hillbilly Bunny · 09-19-2006, 12:59 PM

1 mil is easiest to sew and I know ALOT of WAHMs use it

I've seen studies on them and there really wasn't any difference. HTH It really doesn't matter to me.

**Melissa** · 09-19-2006, 01:03 PM

I have only done the 2 mil myself...

sunshinemama · 09-19-2006, 01:27 PM

it's not the laminate that leaks, it's the cotton print material that has a tendency to leak/wick, where the poly doesn't. I don't kow what pricing you have but I would suggest thinking of joining a coop like cradled in cloth. They have DIY laminate every couple of months and the price goes down with everyone getting together.

J3nn · 09-19-2006, 01:45 PM

The pricing is decent. It is cheaper than buying PUL and doing a hidden layer and Fabrite is not far from my house, but I do want something that isnt super leaky.

What do you think would be better?
Hidden layer of PUL or laminated prints?

I have several different WAHM pockets with hidden PUL and they leak. I am not sure why though?

Bare Bottom Gear · 09-19-2006, 01:52 PM

I sent in all cotton prints as I couldn't find polyester that I liked.

We are doing 2 mil in the co-op I joined with. It's $3-4/yd to have it laminated and the more yds we have the cheaper it is and that is why co-ops/yahoo groups are best.

Most printed pul diapers you see are cotton prints and I've never had wicking with them. I had a darth vader diaper made by WWB and I found the same exact fabric at Walmart and sent it in to be laminated. It never wicked on me when I had the pocket so I figure why not send more in to be laminated? kwim?

If you are using a hidden layer of pul then your outer will be cotton, flannel, or whatever and will fade after washing or get pilly. With cotton pul that can happen to but I still think it holds up longer.

nothing_butt_cloth · 09-19-2006, 02:03 PM

I always order 2 mil but I SWEAR half the time I order the 2 mil colors, i have at least one color that is not 2 mil, I cannot figure out if it is thinner poy fabric, o thinner laminate.... it bugs me, but nothing i can do.

If you buy cotton prints, you will want to treat the outside with some waterproof spray, reguardless if you get one or 2 mil....

If you need to know price diference, PM me. I just got a new price list...

09-19-2006, 10:58 AM	#1
J3nn Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 424 Ratings: 45 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Question for WAHMs???? I have contacted Fabrite and they will laminate for me. My question is, should I go with the 1ml or 2ml PUL? Which do you prefer and why? I am very new to making dipes, but I figure since I have a good sewing machine, why not save myself money and sell off my FBs. Thanks Advertisement __________________ Jenn-34 Mommy to Alex 5/25/05, Joshua 11/27/06 and Daniel 10/09/12

09-19-2006, 11:05 AM	#2
Jcrsmom Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pa Posts: 1,549 Ratings: 63 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Question for WAHMs???? I prefer 2 but others swear by 1.. Just preference of thicker laminate __________________ Mary, mom to 4 boys Skip Hop Sew~ Hey Sister, Sew Sister-Collaboration shop opening May 3rd!

09-19-2006, 12:14 PM	#3
lovencloth Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MN, I have cats, but they don't smoke, and neither do we. Posts: 982 Ratings: 30 Feedback: 100%	Re: Question for WAHMs???? 2 mil, the 1 mil is not as sturdy, especially for non single color PUL. __________________ Kari Mama of M's

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J3nn Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 424 Ratings: 45 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Question for WAHMs???? So would the 2mil be less likely to leak with prints than 1mil? __________________ Jenn-34 Mommy to Alex 5/25/05, Joshua 11/27/06 and Daniel 10/09/12

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Hillbilly Bunny Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: West Virgina Posts: 834 Ratings: 12 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Question for WAHMs???? 1 mil is easiest to sew and I know ALOT of WAHMs use it I've seen studies on them and there really wasn't any difference. HTH It really doesn't matter to me. __________________ Deana-WAHM to Christian(12/12/02) and Zoe(4/15/05) Wife to Larry. Owner of Hillbilly Bunny CONGO stocking every other Tuesday!!! Tranquility Bay HC Instock Store

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Melissa Banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 986 Ratings: 63 Feedback: 100%	Re: Question for WAHMs???? I have only done the 2 mil myself...

09-19-2006, 01:27 PM	#7
sunshinemama Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,269 Ratings: 91 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Question for WAHMs???? it's not the laminate that leaks, it's the cotton print material that has a tendency to leak/wick, where the poly doesn't. I don't kow what pricing you have but I would suggest thinking of joining a coop like cradled in cloth. They have DIY laminate every couple of months and the price goes down with everyone getting together. __________________ Sunshine Wishes\| HC \|Need your onesies converted? T's Boutique\| HC Granola Chicks 1 & 3rd Thursdays \| Mom's Boardwalk 2nd & 4th Fridays

09-19-2006, 01:45 PM	#8
J3nn Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 424 Ratings: 45 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Question for WAHMs???? The pricing is decent. It is cheaper than buying PUL and doing a hidden layer and Fabrite is not far from my house, but I do want something that isnt super leaky. What do you think would be better? Hidden layer of PUL or laminated prints? I have several different WAHM pockets with hidden PUL and they leak. I am not sure why though? __________________ Jenn-34 Mommy to Alex 5/25/05, Joshua 11/27/06 and Daniel 10/09/12

09-19-2006, 01:52 PM	#9
Bare Bottom Gear Cruelty is a tyrant that's always attended with fear Formerly: SAHMTo2 Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,782 Ratings: 305 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Question for WAHMs???? I sent in all cotton prints as I couldn't find polyester that I liked. We are doing 2 mil in the co-op I joined with. It's $3-4/yd to have it laminated and the more yds we have the cheaper it is and that is why co-ops/yahoo groups are best. Most printed pul diapers you see are cotton prints and I've never had wicking with them. I had a darth vader diaper made by WWB and I found the same exact fabric at Walmart and sent it in to be laminated. It never wicked on me when I had the pocket so I figure why not send more in to be laminated? kwim? If you are using a hidden layer of pul then your outer will be cotton, flannel, or whatever and will fade after washing or get pilly. With cotton pul that can happen to but I still think it holds up longer. __________________ Alyssa ~ Ebay FB ~ Old DS FB Check out my other FSOT items, I've got diapers, yarn and fiber for sale!!

09-19-2006, 02:03 PM	#10
nothing_butt_cloth Registered Users Join Date: May 2006 Location: Under the Rainbow Posts: 2,900 Ratings: 75 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Question for WAHMs???? I always order 2 mil but I SWEAR half the time I order the 2 mil colors, i have at least one color that is not 2 mil, I cannot figure out if it is thinner poy fabric, o thinner laminate.... it bugs me, but nothing i can do. If you buy cotton prints, you will want to treat the outside with some waterproof spray, reguardless if you get one or 2 mil.... If you need to know price diference, PM me. I just got a new price list... __________________ Melissa, At home, homeschooling, proud LDS Mom to 3 miracles on Earth, 5 angels in heaven, Nothing butt cloth is now closed. Thank you for 5 years of support.

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