You want the best for your kid and this is normal. The sensitive children's skin has to be protected from allergies and bad influences and to be comfortable in the same time. This presentation will help you to choose a proper fabric for your kid's pyjama.
2. Fabrics in Kids PJs
While choosing a pyjama for your
kid, the correct type of fabric plays an
important role.
You have to consider:
– thermal comfort;
– possible allergies;
– absorption of moisture;
– ease of washing.
3. Different Fabrics
There are a lot of fabrics. The most
common are:
- Cotton - Satin
- Fleece - Linen
- Jersey - Flannel
4. Cotton
It's cheap, lightweight, breathable,
soft, durable, absolutely natural,
wonderful, amazing, extraordinary,
etc and etc.
BUT!
It wrinkles easily,
stretches and wears
out.
5. Fleece
Synthetic fabric, made from
polyester.
It is warm and cosy, does not wrinkle
and dries out fast. Also it absorbs
moisture very well.
Rumors suggest that the fabric can be
made entirely out of recycled plastic
bottles.
6. Jersey
It is made of wool, cotton and
synthetic fibres.
Easily stretches and returns to the
original form. It is lightweight and
warm.
But it requires gentle washing and
use of warm water and mild
detergent.
7. Satin
A luxury fabric, that will make your
daughter feel like a princess.
Recommended for the warmer
seasons.
The fabric is made out of mixture of
silk, nylon or polyester.
8. Linen
Very sophisticated natural fabric.
Breathable, lightweight and
comfortable.
But it wrinkles easily and requires
washing by hand or on gentle cycle.
9. Flannel
Heavier weave of cotton.
It has almost same properties.
However, it is thicker, therefore, more
suitable for the colder seasons and
weather.
10. Natural or Man-made
Natural Man-made
Cotton Fleece
Flannel Jersey
Linen Satin
While choosing between natural and
man-made fabric, parents should think
about possible allergic reaction
to artificial fabries, discomfort
or thermal fluctuations
11. Organic Pyjamas
If you are absolute supporter of
natural, you can choose an 'organic
pyjama':
– Usualy made out of cotton or bamboo
– No chemicals are used during
cultivation
– No chemicals used during fabric
processing and dying
– No fire resistant chemicals used
12. Final choice
However, don't forget, that fabric is
only one of the properties.
Also pay attention to design, colours,
size and other details.
The final choice is always the child's.