Wicking - calling all clothies

[Tam-I-Am]

Hi Clothies,

I keep hearing this term - wicking, I mean. And I have no idea what it means! :confused: Can someone please explain it to me? Pretty please!:D

[luckie_me]

Sorry got no idea either!:laughing:

[reAllytee]

Its basically talking about when you have a leak from the nappy.
So when its used as "wicking" it is usually talking about when say a fabric gets into contact with another fabric & seeps through.
This web page has a great run down on cloth "jargon" hehehehe http://www.allaboutnappies.com/jargon.php :D

[Tam-I-Am]

Thanks Ally - should have known I could count on you to explain clothies Jargon! :D

[jarrahsmumma]

It can also be in relation to fleece 'wicking' the moisture through to the fabric below. So the fleece pushes the wee through rather than it sitting against the skin. Fleece sucks the mousiture through.

does that make sense:rolleyes:

[Tam-I-Am]

Natalie,

Yeah, that makes a lot of sense. Thanks for your reply!

Luv Tami

[mysonroger]

It can also be in relation to fleece 'wicking' the moisture through to the fabric below. So the fleece pushes the wee through rather than it sitting against the skin. Fleece sucks the mousiture through.

does that make sense:rolleyes:



oh yes of course. i studied a few textile units and completely forgot that one.

[Tam-I-Am]

Hey mysonroger

I notice you got an avatar! Who is the photo of?