Choosing the right fabric for infant clothes is crucial to keeping your baby's skin healthy, not to mention comfortable no matter what the weather is outside. However, for first-time parents, this can be quite tricky.
Whether you are buying or making the baby wear yourself, here are some tips to help you choose the right fabric for your baby's clothes.
What are best fabric for baby clothes?
There a variety of choices when it comes to fabric that are suited for baby clothing. The following are the most common and popular fabric for children's and baby apparel.
Cotton fabric
Cotton fabric is probably the most popular choice when it comes to baby clothes. Cotton is absorbent and gentle on the skin which makes it a perfect material for baby wear. However, it is important that you choose only a fabric made from organic and naturally grown cotton for your baby's clothes. This type of cotton is chemical and pesticides free. This is an important consideration because a baby's skin is sensitive and more porous compared to an adult's skin. So it is possible that their skin will absorb whatever harsh chemicals that are present in their clothes.
Jersey Knit
Another popular baby wear fabric is cotton jersey knit. Cotton jersey knit has the same characteristics with that of cotton. However, unlike cotton weaves, cotton jersey knit does not pill. Jersey knit is also known for its stretchability, breathability, and softness, plus it does not wrinkle easily compared to other fabric.
Bamboo Rayon
Bamboo is another fabric material that is also becoming a popular choice for baby wear. Bambo is known for its thermal-regulating properties. What that means to your baby is that the clothes will adjust to the baby's temperature. So, that is one less worry that you baby will sudenly become too hot or too cold.
Bamboo is naturally soft and flexible allowing your baby to move more freely. Bamboo is also more absorbent compared to cotton so your baby's skin stays a lot drier especially when it is extra hot outside. This is beneficial for your baby as it keeps moisture away from their extra sensitive skin. Not only that, but bamboo is also hypoallergenic, thus helping prevent asthma and other skin allergies.
Fleece
Fleece is best for outerwear and use as blankets because of its warmth. Fleece is made from polyester which are woven and then brushed. Sometimes, other natural fibers are woven into the fabric including hemp, rayon, and wool.
What is good about fleece is that it is resistant to stains, simple to wash, and dries quickly. So you don't need to worry about it getting stained when mixing with other colored clothes when washing. Best of all, fleece helps wick sweat and moisture from your baby's skin.
Linen
Linen is cool and breezy yet very absorbent. And even when it becomes damp, its structure allows it to dry quickly. This makes linen ideal for baby clothing as it is comfortable and cool to wear even in humid weather. Linen also lasts longer as it tends to get softer and stronger the more you wash it. Given its durable property, linen is low maintenance and machine washable.
What fabrics should you avoid?
While natural fabric is best for babies, try to stay away from wool as much as possible. Wool is great for keeping the body warm but it has a rough texture to it which can irritate the baby's sensitive skin.
Also, you need to avoid synthetic fabrics when it comes to baby clothes. Synthetic fibers have poor absorbent properties and they are not breathable materials. Using synthetic materials can cause your baby's skin to be exposed to sweat for long which could lead to skin irritation and eczema flare-up.
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