Thread: What kind of bamboo for making inserts?

Quote: Originally Posted by sbfrankie The bamboo double-terry I purchased off FSOT is thin but probably representative of most bamboo double-terry. It's not like a bathtowel at all. More like the thickness of a baby terry towel (but terry loops on both sides). The only issue I have with my bamboo/hemp fleece is that the fleece side will pill and if it's on the inside of the insert it will leave little lumps (not big by any means)....

Yes, they are pretty trim and soooo absorbent. I don't know if this is the way with every bamboo insert, but the ones I have seem flimsy (don't know if that is the right word), but they bunch up and cause leaks, so I find I have to pair them with something else (usually I wrap an infant prefold around them, doesn't add too much bulk and keeps them from bunching). I am not familiar with burley knit terry, so I am not sure if that...

The bamboo double-terry I purchased off FSOT is thin but probably representative of most bamboo double-terry. It's not like a bathtowel at all. More like the thickness of a baby terry towel (but terry loops on both sides). The only issue I have with my bamboo/hemp fleece is that the fleece side will pill and if it's on the inside of the insert it will leave little lumps (not big by any means). This may not be the case with bamboo...

ive made bamboo inserts- yes they are sorta flimsy at least compared to hemp inserts- both are trim for inserts and if you do a lay in insert obv is sooo soft! this last week ive been thinking about bgs organics and how they seem to be the TRIMMEST diaper by everyones reviews, and thats a cotton knit/jersey...... so today i cut up an unused white tshirt and made an insert 9 layers thick- and so far im impressed, its thin and absorbant and...

Yes, french terry is an excellent choice, and the bamboo/hemp gets great reviews as well.