That could be due to the fact that they maybe needed to be lanolized a few more times OR that I was using relatively new flats with them that had
n't reached full absorbency (I'm new here to the all - natural - fiber - CD - world and definitely stil learning).
It does take about 10 washes to
reach full absorbency.
So preparing new cloth diapers made of hemp can definitely take a lot of washes to
reach its full absorbency!
The Diaper Service Quality (DSQ) Cotton Prefolds come in two colors - bleached and unbleached; unbleached prefold diapers are light tan in color and require additional washing for each diaper to
reach full absorbency.
While this material does take awhile to prep (depending on the detergent you use, Smart Bottoms suggests 3 - 8 washes to
reach full absorbency!)
After the diaper has
reached full absorbency (up to 6 washes depending on the type of material), I test it out in the carseat.
It may take more than one wash to
reach full absorbency.
It felt much more saturated the first morning so I assume
we reached full absorbency after the second wash.
This is a crucial junction in the testing process and happens once the diaper has
reached full absorbency.
Organic cotton takes awhile to prep (depending on the detergent you use, Smart Bottoms suggests 3 - 8 washes to
reach full absorbency!)
Much like the 3.1, Born Smart, and Smart-Fold, these diapers will need to be prepped at least 6 - 8 times to
reach full absorbency.
Any diapers with natural fibers such as hemp, bamboo, or cotton will need to be washed and dried 5 - 6 times before use to strip the natural oils and
reach full absorbency.
This is a vast improvement over the 3.1 AIO which requires six to eight washes to
reach its full absorbency.
To
reach their full absorbency, unbleached Chinese prefolds and hemp products should be washed 5 - 8 times with very hot water and approximately 2 tablespoons of detergent in each load.
It takes quite a few washings and dryings for them to
reach their full absorbency.
Please note that this insert will require 4 - 5 wash / dry cycles to shrink up and
reach its full absorbency.
I had to wash them 5 - 6 times to
reach their full absorbency.
If your diapers are new and they are leaking you probably need to wash them a few more times before
they reach their full absorbency.
While bamboo may be ready earlier, hemp and unbleached, organic cotton can take as many as 8 washes to
reach their full absorbency.
Natural fabrics will require multiple washings to
reach their full absorbency.
This is because cotton has natural oils that can repel moisture and need to be thoroughly stripped before it can
reach its full absorbency.
They reach their full absorbency after 10 washes.
Hemp / Organic Cotton and bamboo inserts (as well as Hemp / Organic Cotton and Bamboo Overnights) need to be washed 4 - 6 times to
reach full absorbency.