where do i begin? what is PUL and Bamboo material?

**Nates_Mumma** · 23-05-2007 17:00

can someone explain what they are please?

where do you get them from?

how do you prepare them?

i want to make some cloth pads and have no idea what to do, where to start...
i've looked at a cpl of the sites that you have recommended in diff threads - but they are too complicatedly explained etc....

tia
Vicki

**gremily** · 23-05-2007 18:51

I can help a little bit, but not in regards to preparing for sewing. That's just not me unfortunately!

Pul is polyurethane laminate. It's a breathable, waterproof material used for the backing of some pads (usually o/n pads) to help stop leaking.

Bamboo is similar to hemp. It has fantastic absorbency and antibacterial qualities, plus it's a sustainable crop - it doesn't need much maintainence to grow.

I'm not sure where would be the best place to buy bamboo. Perhaps having a look at Nappies Covered (google) would be a good place to start. Some other ppl may be able to suggest some other sites.

HTH a bit

**mummyof5** · 23-05-2007 20:21

Vicki, perhaps PM Phineas, she often gets bamboo in for her MCN's...not sure about PUL, but she is a source of wisdom

and has made some pads too!!

**PygmyPossum** · 23-05-2007 20:34

try the 'Nappy Topics & Nappy Rash" forums, they have explanations there. I have been reading up on it as I too have no idea what they all mean...

hope that helps..

**Nates_Mumma** · 23-05-2007 20:47

can i get all the required items @ spotlight?

what exactly will i need to purchase?

**bekkyboo** · 23-05-2007 20:58

Not really get everything at spotlight Vic...

if you want ill make you up a care package of 1 pad, a pattern and everything to make 1 so you know what it is all about.

Bamboo/hemp are only online, as is PUL - but spotlight does stock a fabric called "wetlook vinyl" which is practically the same. They also have a "waterresistant cotton" i use this in my day/lighter flow pads.

I use suedecloth on the top, that can be got at spotlight.

Flannel also works for all layers, you just need more, and hence becomes more bulky.

**Nates_Mumma** · 23-05-2007 21:01

Oh yes please Bek

Fank you

**SassyMummy** · 23-05-2007 21:43

I have yet to begin purchasing anything, but I'm looking at Nappiescovered . com . au to buy stuff for my pads. I might look elsewhere too though, because that site has more childish prints, rather than "adult" ones.