Question from Cristi
Hi Debra! I’ve been researching cloth diapers and everyone I’ve talked to loves the Grovia Diapers. They offer organic cotton inserts and this is what they had to say about the shell:
Thank you for contacting us! Our shells are non-toxic. We are one of just a couple other companies that use TPU versus PUL. TPU and PUL are comprised of two layers. A knit polyester layer and a “plastic” layer that is affixed to the knit layer. TPU and PUL essentially function the say way. However, TPU uses heat to affix those layers instead of chemical solvents like PUL.
I honestly don’t really know what that means and if it’s safe for the baby. I have tried some non toxic disposables and don’t like them at all. I am also planning on using organic fitted diapers with wool covers for overnights, but they are not very convenient during the day for our busy on-the-go family. Thank you!
Debra’s Answer
I’ve already written a lot about PUL, which you can read at Google: Debra Lynn Dadd PUL
I’ve also already written about TPU at (Q&A: TPU ThermoPlastic urethane).
Heat sounds better than solvents but both are basically plastics made from petroleum.
I don’t have a baby, so don’t have personal experience with this, but strictly from a materials viewpoint, the best is organic diapers with wool covers.
