oh dear, I can’t believe that I actually forgot to post this on my blog.
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!
March 18, 2010
My SIL is smart. She recently asked me to make 2 wetbags for her son who has just started pre-school. My nephew need a bag to place all his cups, cutlery and plates. Another one is for storing his swimming attire and towel. I was wondering why she would not want to get the cheap ones from shopping malls (don’t think she ever thought about the harmful substance in PVC). But guess what, and when I found out, her concern is that her son’s bag must be “machine washable”!
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/
January 19, 2010
Soakers (reversible) – (top piece only. A MUST HAVE FOR ALL CLOTH PAD USERS)
If you have not seen our Washable Soaker (made of 3 layers flannel), you must really check this out. Priced at only Rm8/pc, many of our cloth customers find this soaker so useful on their heavy days. Tips collected from Mama Patch Cloth Pad Users:
- By adding a piece of this on top of the pad of your regular pad, it will last longer especially on outings so you do not have to change so often
- Instead of changing every fresh piece which could be costly, you can just remove your soaker and continue using the fresh one at the bottom.
- Get frustruated when you oozed out the jelly blood clot AGAIN just after a fresh change? With a soaker on top, you just have to simply remove this little soiled piece instead changing the whole pad.
These soakers can also be used as liners as long as you remember to hold it on when you go to the loo. However they are not recommended since it comes without a snap and it could easily slip into the toilet when you remove your undies.
More details at http://www.mamapatch.com/category/modern-cloth-pad/
Mama Patch goes GREEN: Join us at http://www.facebook.com/mamapatch to help us promote babywearing and spread the love by using only reusable for a Greener Planet for the sake of our future generation.
December 28, 2009
