• Can I use microfleece as an outside layer?
• Is microfleece an absorbent fabric?
• Can microfleece be used as liners?
  

Can I use microfleece as an outside layer?

You can use microfleece for an outer layer but for it to act as a
waterproof barrier you need to have two layers otherwise
it will let the liquid through. 

One layer allows wetness through, two layers stops it.  This can make for a bulkier nappy due to the two outer layers, the inner layer and your absorbent layer.

Another option is to use a hidden layer of PUL if you really like the look and feel of a microfleece nappy.  This is the same way as a bubblebubs nappy is made.

Is microfleece an absorbent fabric?

Microfleece is NOT an absorbent fabric.  It is 100% polyester therefore will not hold liquid.

Nappies made with the absorbent layer as microfleece, polar fleece or any other 100% polyester content will not work. Please make sure that before you buy or make nappies that you understand what each layer should be made from.

Can microfleece be used as  liners?

The best sort of fabric for a liner that will wick the wetness away from the skin  is one made of 100% polyester.
Microfleece is ideal as it is nice and thin, highly stain resistant and you can just cut it and not have to sew the edges as it won't fray.
It also withstand a lot of washing, the tumble drier and anything else that it runs into.

Cut fabric to desired shape and pop in your nappy!

Please be aware that you cannot use a 100% polyester liner on a nappy that has a 100% polyester inner, two layers of polyester equals repelling liquid.

Only use microfleece liners in nappies that have a natural fibre as the inner, such as bamboo, hemp and cotton.