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I am very excited to buy some Sandies for my one-year-old, but I can't decide which fabric to get. I am leaning toward the organic cotton style since I like the idea of an all natural diaper, but part of me wants to go with the tried and true unbleached Sandy.
What are the differences between the fabrics in regard to function and durabilty? Which fabric dries faster, which one is easier to wash stink out of, which one is softer, which one lasts longer?
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Personally, I have used only the unbleached Sandys (and OS), but here's what I've picked up from various comments on the forum in the past. Hopefully someone who has used both can comment, too. KarenC?
Some people feel that the organic is a bit softer and fluffier. In theory, it may not stand up quite as well because the polyester in the regular diapers are there to add durability.
A good while back, I think that a few people said they felt their organic cotton diapers had shrunk a little bit over time. This certainly hasn't been a common comment, though.
The regular diapers should be a smidge more durable because of the polyester added (in between the layers; it does not touch baby's skin). Some people feel that polyester may retain smell a little more than all cotton. I think, however, that usually when I've read this comment it's directed toward the diapers with the StayDry lining.
I don't think I've ever read anyone commenting on a difference in dry time; I'd guess that maybe the organic would be a teeny bit slower but suspect the difference on that is not significant.
Personally, if I had to do it again, I would seriously consider going with the organic. I don't think it was avilable when I was buying my diapers. Yes, the poly should add to the life of the diaper a bit, but I don't think I'd be too concerned about that. You can line-dry your diapers to reduce wear and tear, and also help to eliminate shrinkage concerns (and of course this is better for the environment and your pocketbook, too, even if it means buying a few more diapers at the outset to compensate for the time on the drying rack or line).
Anyway, I honestly don't think there is a wrong choice here. You will be very happy with either. Congratulations on the decision to use cloth! |
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Thank you for your advice. I plan to sell off all my pocket diapers and go all natural. I think I will go with the organic unless I hear anything that would persuade me to go with the regular unbleached. I plan to use them with aristocrats. I am expecially excited that I will also be able to use the Sandies as pull-on trainers when the time comes.
Thanks again...and if anybody out there has had any problems with the organic cotton, let me know (I know people have been having issues with the bamboo) such as drying time, durability, etc.
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I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my organic Sandys. I have some of each kind (regular, organic, bamboo) and the organic are by far my favorites, and honestly the bamboo are my least favorite.
The organic Sandys are a bit bulkier, but at the same time, they are much more absorbant.
They do take a little bit longer to dry. When I do a full load (which of course is a mix of all my diapers), I always turn the dryer on for another 25 minutes after it stops to make sure the organic are completely dry.
Also, it seems as if my organic Sandys don't hold stains like the regular ones do. That may just be a coincidence, but either way, most of my organic are either stain free or have very very light stains.
I 100% recommend the organic! HTH!  |
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I've used all 3 kinds and there's only minor differences between them so if the organic all-natural approach is something important to you then I say just go for it. The only thing I'd add to what others have said is that the organic isn't quite as stretchy as the diapers with polyester, so this can have a slight effect on sizing (only slight though, nothing major at all). And they're definetly bulkier than the bamboo. I've always prefered the bamboo because of this, but as I've learned about the manufacturing process behind the bamboo it's lost some of it's appeal so if I had to do it all again I would at the very least give the organics some serious thought.
Karen.
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