Glossary of nappy terms
AIO - All in one
A nappy complete with built in absorbancy. Use it just like a disposable with no boosting needed. Simply wear, then wash.
Pros: Easy to use
Cons: Long drying time
Pros: Easy to use
Cons: Long drying time
AI2 - All in two
A reusable nappy made with two different parts: an outer waterproof shell, and absorbent layers or liners that are removable.
The absorbent layers snap into the outer nappy shell, so you can choose your level of absorbency.
Pros:
The absorbent layers snap into the outer nappy shell, so you can choose your level of absorbency.
Pros:
- faster drying as you can separate the components
- you choose your level of absorbancy
Booster
A booster is an extra layer of absorbancy you can add to the nappy for heavy wetters or night use.
Delaminating
Delaminating is the term used to describe the waterproof lining separating from the nappy shell.
Dry pail
A bucket with a lid, used for storing soiled nappied before wash.
Insert
The absorbent layer or layers added to a nappy shell.
Liner
An optional thin layer of fabric or disposable material to prevent poo soiling on the inserts.
MCN
Modern cloth nappy
Minky
A fleecy nappy shell
OSFA
One size fits all
OSFM
One size fits most
PUL
Polyurethane laminate is the waterproof fabric. It created by fixing a plastic layer (TPU) to the nappy shell fabric to make it waterproof. It is also called laminated fabric. If can be damaged by harsh chemicals, high doses of bleach and washifrequent washing in hot water. When it seperates from the plastic, it is known as delamination.
Shell
The waterproof nappy cover
TPU
TPU is Thermoplastic Polyurethane, a plastic film. It is the plastic used to laminate fabric to make it waterproof. Once laminated, the fabric is refured to as PUL.
