Showing posts with label hemp. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hemp. Show all posts

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Microfiber, Hemp or Bamboo? Find the right insert for you!

I've had a lot of people ask me lately what the difference is between the types of inserts so here is a nice breakdown of the pros/cons of each. Feel free to add your own in the comments.

Type
Pros
Cons
Price
Cotton

·         Natural fibers
·         Soft
·         Inexpensive
·         Fast drying
·         Can be bulky

$
Microfiber
(MF)

·         Absorbent
·         Inexpensive
·         Soaks up liquid quickly
·         Manmade fibers
·         Can get the stinkies
·         Can be bulky
·         Cannot be placed directly against skin
$
Hemp

·         Most absorbent
·         Natural fibers
·         Trim
·         Naturally anti-microbial
·         Can get the stinkies
·         Very rough/stiff when line dried
·         Takes longer to dry than MF
·         Soaks up liquid slowly
$$
Bamboo

·         Absorbent
·         Natural fibers
·         Trimmest
·         Super soft
·         Stains easily
·         More expensive
$$$

Types

Cotton
Microfiber (MF)


Hemp


Bamboo