Demystifying the different wool types

[littleleaf]

I'm so confused!!! Can someone please help me with the different types of wool out there? Interlock, jersey, knit/crochet, recycled sweater, etc. What are the pros and cons of each? Can you give me your recs on what brands/wahms carry these different types? Which is most waterproof and which is coolest on hot weather?

[ImaKissNCarryMom]

I'd like to know these differences too...bump!

[HappyHank]

[mama2tommy]

I've just now started getting a few woolies, & I want to know more too!!!

[faiths13]

here is a diaper dictionary that tells what the different types are http://ecobabybuzz.com/diapermaterials.html.

[rcarver]

Recycled is a great place to start because it's fairly inexpensive since it's made from old sweaters. I find it a little thin unless it's felted or has a double layer in the wetness zone. Greatclouu and alioop on DS both make it.

Interlock/jersey are clothes made from wool fabric. I've never tried them so I can't help there.

Crochet is thicker, great for overnight and heavy wetters and car trips. Check the link in my siggy for great crochet wool.

Knit is thinner, great for hot summer days and moderate wetters. There are lots of great knitters out there.

[Alioop]

Hi!

And, in the recycled world there is a TON of differences. If you think about all the sweaters out there....some are chunky knit, which when sewed up look sorta like hand knit, some are small yarn, so are thinner....and my all time favorite is Cashmere. It is sooooooo soft. Some is too thin to be used without a thick wool doubler in the crotch area...but I have scored some cashmere that felted nice and thick.....so nuthing but soft as butter against your babe's skin.

(thanks Rcarver!)

[VeganCupcake]

Jersey is thin and stretchy, kind of like t-shirt fabric (but made of wool). My jersey covers are two layer and very stretchy.

Interlock is also very stretchy, but thicker than jersey.

Wool crepe and wool flannel are not as stretchy.

ETA: all of these are a tighter weave/knit than a hand-knitted or crocheted item.

[littleleaf]

Thank you, mamas, that's very helpful!

[jsmith]

I was wondering this too! I bought two recycled woolies, and one made my hand swell up so bad, it looked like a balloon! But the other was fine. I wish I really knew what that wool was because I am afraid to even touch it