Good news first

I have got some new colors for our Raw Silk Series. Hence I try to match them up and I get shades which is a little bit different from the previous batch (that is named after the Seasons – Fresh Spring, Red Autumn, Cool Winter).

And since the name we used no longer suit our new colors, I have decided to change the names. Instead of two-words name, I think it is easier to use a single-word name.

Color: Golden combination

Originally the combination was the left yellow matching with a yellowish green, hence was name as Fresh Spring. Now that the green has been changed to royal gold, so the names suggested by our friends in Facebook are Golden, Sunset, Blossom, Honey, Butterscotch, Royal. I personally like ROYAL, what do you think?

Color: Bronze-Orange red

Initially was name as Red Autumn. We change the darker tone to a richer tone as above. This color reminds me of the falling leaves in the autumn so I still think that the name Autumn describe the best for this combination. Shall we maintain this name? Or any names you can suggest?

Color: Greyish Blue

Previously named as Cool Winter, I love this new combination. Using a more striking blue than previous, it is more attention captivating. It also suits daddy who wants to wear their baby as well (that’s hubby wearing my Twin 2 with the previous Cool Winter). Do you think Winter still describe this new color well? Or should it be Iceberg, Sapphire, Cornflower?

Color: Passion Pinkish Red

I think “Passion” describe this color best. This combination is new out of the previous 3. I wanted something in pink shade, so I came up with this. What do you think of this color? Do you like wearing something so striking? Or should I tone down it a bit by replacing with a lighter or dull pink instead? Please feedback.

Now comes the bad news for Mama Patch Raw Silk

We have been using this Raw Silk Material since Mama Patch was born. Not only it is not slippery, many mummies claimed that this sling fabric is very sturdy too, when they use it on bigger baby / toddler although it is one layer.

As announced to all our friends in Facebook,  this superb quality Mama Patch Raw Silk actually comes from Italy but my fabric supplier said that they will most likely not import this silk from Italy anymore due to the cost (similar price silk are coming in from Pakistan, India, but quality is just so different). Hence, I have actually bought up everything that’s available here but our fabric quantity is really low :’(

I actually have been searching around for similar silk fabric of same price range in other stores ever since we started making ring sling. However nothing can give me an equivalent quality as what we are currently using. Even if it does, it will cost a lot MORE which ends up with much higher price silk sling for our customers too. Hope I shall be able to find a good silk fabric replacement as time comes.

Due to request from some cloth pads customers, we are again making some white Suede Cloth Pads. Top layer made of stay-dry Suede Cloth from US, with layers of thirsty microfibers and backed with a maroon color PUL.

Some of our cloth pad users prefer using white pads so that they can see how much they actually bleed each time. Also, with a white, it is easier to see if we wash our pads clean.

I also notice that some of us tend to have difficulty removing stains on pad, even though on the anti-stain fleece material. While some customers can just easily remove the stain on the pads, even though they did not rinse and only washed it after more than 5 hours. Could that be the different level of iron contain in our blood? I read about it sometimes back in one blog.

However some might not prefer due to the difficulty to remove the blood stains 100% on top, although we all know that the inner has been totally clean (as long as there is no more blood coming out during rinsing). See our cut out pad here.

It comes with 2 length, Regular 9″ (left only with about 10 pcs) and Night 11″ (only 2 pieces are available).

15% OFF for these white suede pads, while stock lasts

Price and details here: http://www.mamapatch.com/category/cloth-pad-premium/

To buy, click here

Am giving running some promotion to promote cloth pads by hoping more will switch to cloth. It is always best to start with Cloth Liners, if you are afraid of mess of washing your own blood.

Super Bargain Packs

PINKY PACK

Introduction of our new pink FLOWER liners (our first flannel printed liners). Comes in only shade of light pink, dark pink and purple, Pinky Pack only cost Rm24! (normal price is Rm27 for 3 liners)

COLOR PACK

Get 5 liners from Monday right up to Friday and get a Free FLOWER liner for free. So that makes up to 6 liners in a week so you do not have to worry about doing your laundry daily during the weekdays.

REGULAR PACK

If you have been switching to cloth liners, you will surely love wearing the cloth pads and do not mind washing it a bit. Trust me, the comfort of wearing cloth is simply so wonderful that you would not even mind washing it. In fact, you will fall in love with doing laundry with your cloth pads like I do!

WETBAG PROMOTION

Yes, we care for you and know that storage especially the soiled pads will be your greatest concern, if you wish to fully convert to cloth. For this month (only until 23 July 2010), we are slashing our price up to 40% on all our Petite Wetbags for purchase of cloth pads total up to as minimal to RM 50.

RING SLING PROMOTION

We do not want all babywearers to miss out celebrating together with us too. Yes, with each purchase of a Mama Patch Ring Sling, you will entitle also a mystery gift pack from us, plus *FREE SHIPPING when you promote the Cloth Pad Promo Announcement Poster on your Facebook Wall.

With the great bargain offer as above, we hope that more will switch to cloth, for a Greener Earth for our future and our children.

p/s: We posted this promotion on Facebook plus all our latest products too. To enjoy free shipping for your purchase, do post one of the Picture Announcement above on your Facebook Wall and notify us when you send in your order to mama_patch@yahoo.com

Remember to join us at http://facebook.com/mamapatch so you could catch our latest news too!

Chin nee

Linen feel very cool to touch and makes perfect ring sling in our warm climate.

Titania Pure Linen by Mama Patch

Even the Egyptian mummies were wrapped in linen because it was seen as a symbol of light and purity, and as a display of wealth. More of the beauty of linen at Wikepedia.

To see more of our luxury Pure Linen Ring Sling range,

do visit our website at http://www.mamapatch.com/category/ring-sling-pure-linen/

Purple or Pink Suede Cloth Pad on Teddy PUL

Some users still come back for suede cloth pads, although fleece pads are most prefered. Therefore now Suede Cloth Pads comes in 2 color, Purple and Pink and backed with cute matching Teddy Bear PUL.

Butter (Microchamois) Fleece Pads (backed by Robert Kaufman’s Sunflower PUL)

Baby Pink (Microchamois) Fleece Pads (backed by Robert Kaufman’s Floral PUL)

As comparison, most still prefer our Fleece Pads, to be exact, Microchamois, the most superior type of microfleece in the market. The fleece pads comes in 2 sizes, Regular 9 inch or Night 11″. Washing is a bliss and it could dry extremely quickly too.  Most of our customers swears by this extremely easy to wash and stainless pad too.

Price and features of the pad at http://www.mamapatch.com/category/cloth-pad-premium/

1st stage: Trial fleece pads

As the awareness of using cloth pads is increasing, we now also make more premium pads besides flannel pads. We started off with using microchamois as the top (where we wear it next to our delicate skin). This material is almost stain-free and very easy to wash.

To absorb better, we use imported microfiber from US. Not only it can absorb better than any other materials, it dries quickly as well (even under a fan when I forgot to bring it out to sun one day).

For bottom, PUL (same waterproof layer used on our baby’s cloth diaper) is used so leakage through the bottom is unlikely to happen. Our fleece pad is very suitable for anyone with heavy flow and also during postpartum.

2nd stage: Trial suede cloth pads

On the 2nd stage, we replaced microchamois with  Suede Cloth. See our stitches are getting better? Even the shape of the pad is much prettier!

Many claimed that they love our suede cloth pads. Stain is easy to remove and it dries even quicker than our fleece pad (Note that suede cloth has less fury surface and is thinner and smoother than fleece). However one customer actually feedback that her suede cloth got stained and because it is white in color, it is very obvious to the eyes. I had no choice but to stop producing pads with suede cloth at the moment, until I get more satisfactory feedback again from some ladies who had experimented with these pads.

And finally, we are back to produce more Fleece pads!!

Fleece Pads Regular 9″ and Night 11″ is finally launched!

Since many claimed that it is so effortless to wash, we decided to use only light/plain color microchamois for our fleece pads. To beautify the pads and make it even more elegant, we match the bottom with one of the most renown designer fabric , floral PUL from Robert Kaufman.

Besides producing Regular 9″, we also make Night 11″ which is very suitable for postpartum use too. However these prints are limited, so grab quick before we run out the same prints again!

How to participate:
All you have to do is copy and paste the below birthday wish and picture to your blog (create a new blog post) or facebook wall (write on wall then upload pic)

“It’s Mama Patch 1st Anniversary!
Check out their finest handmade at http://www.mamapatch.com
Join as a FAN at http://www.facebook.com/mamapatch “

3. And lastly, Join Us as a Fan on www.facebook.com/mamapatch

Grand Draw: ONE FREE Pastel Silk Baby Ring Sling worth Rm168 (design fully custom made to your wish) or Cloth Pads (combination of your choice) worth Rm128
Everyone stand a fair chance. Blog or share on facebook starting from now. Each annoucement will entitle one draw so you can post or share as frequent as you want. Our grand prize will goes the blogger/ facebook Fan, fairly and randomly pick by our little model in the pic above when he gets up in the morning on 31 March, 2010 (dateline).

Token for everyone: 28% Discount Voucher for ALL
And that’s not all. We want to thank everyone too, for walking down the one journey with us. Please help us to invite all your friends to join us as a Mama Patch FAN in FACEBOOK. Once we reach 1280 Fans, we will be announcing a Super 28% Discount Voucher (applicable all handmade on Mama Patch website) to everyone, through Facebook (do make sure you join us to be find out ya!)

Thanks a lot!

Very much blessed,
Chin Nee

Great news for all our fans and silk lovers, now we have more beautiful Raw Silk colors to choose for your Ring Sling.  Not only these silk is beautiful and match easily with your custom on special occasion, our Raw Silk Ring Sling is also the most practical as it is very cooling for daily wearing in our hot weather

Colors from left: Creamy Violet, Creamy Rose, Creamy Orange

Paired with striking color aluminium rings, many Mama Patch Ring Sling owners loves our silk sling as they claimed that the Mama Patch Raw Silk Ring Sling is very secure and sturdy. It is so light weight that you can easily fold it to your palm size and just tug it into your handbag when it is not in use.

More details at http://www.mamapatch.com/category/ringsling-pastel-raw-silk/

To order: http://www.mamapatch.com/order/

Why are wetbags so expensive? Can’t we just use the very cheap and commonly PVC bags?

Unlike PVC bags, Wetbags is totally made of cloth and a water barrier layer sewn seperately inside to prevent wicking. You can easily toss them in your regular wash and dry cycle along with your cloth pads or cloth diapers. By washing and reusing these bags, you can help to minimize the use of plastic and help to save our environment.

What is PVC?

PVC is one of the most toxic substances contaminating our planet throughout its lifecycle. A plastic commonly known as ‘vinyl’, PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) is the most environmentally damaging of all plastics. It is so commonly used and many “better” plastic zipped bags are sold in the market and made of these materials.

Some Bigger Wetbags made to order. They are very practical bags to store your:

• babies cloth diapers
• kids wet/soil clothes
• wet towel/swim wear
• your children’s school cutlery, plate and cups
• Keep sweaty clothing from gym work-outs

Smaller Wetbags are best for

• cloth pads
• your kids cutlery in school/during outing
• cosmetic

Wish to catch one for your kids, or yourself? Check out our customised wetbags at http://www.mamapatch.com/category/wetbag/