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Features

Exceptional absorbency: Zorb Original Fabric can absorb 10 times its weight in under 2 seconds, surpassing bamboo, cotton, and hemp knits.
Eco-friendly composition: Made from an optimum blend of cellulosic fibers combined with synthetic fibers.
Chemical-free and sustainable: Free from harmful substances like PFOS, PFOA, BPA, and super absorbent polymers (SAP), ensuring an environmentally responsible choice.
CPSIA certified: Meets stringent standards set by the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission on lead, phthalates, and flammability.
Durable and consistent performance: Maintains its super absorbency throughout its lifetime for long-lasting, reliable use.
Minimal shrinkage and stretch: Retains its shape and size, allowing for precise design and construction.
Versatile applications: Suitable for various uses as an interlining layer, providing a wide range of possibilities.

Benefits

Unmatched moisture management: Experience confidence in using a fabric that excels in handling moisture, keeping products dry and comfortable.
Environmentally conscious choice: Make a positive impact by choosing a fabric that is eco-friendly and free from harmful chemicals.
Safe and certified: Rest assured that Zorb Original Fabric meets strict U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission standards, ensuring product safety.
Time and resource-saving: Replace multiple layers of other materials with just one or two layers of Zorb Original Fabric, streamlining production and reducing waste.
Consistent high performance: Trust Zorb Original Fabric for long-lasting absorbency and durability in various applications.
Design precision: The fabric's minimal shrinkage and stretch allow for accurate design and construction, catering to a wide range of products.
Flexibility in product creation: Zorb Original Fabric's versatility as an interlining layer opens up numerous possibilities for innovative and functional products.

Uses & Applications

Cloth diapers and diaper inserts: Zorb Original Fabric's high absorbency and quick-drying capabilities make it perfect for cloth diapers, keeping babies dry and comfortable for longer periods.
Menstrual pads and period panties: With its superior liquid absorption, Zorb is ideal for creating reusable menstrual products that are both eco-friendly and reliable, providing confidence during periods.
Nursing pads: Zorb's hypoallergenic and gentle properties make it an excellent choice for nursing pads, ensuring the comfort of both mother and baby while preventing leaks and skin irritation.
Bed pads and mattress protectors: Zorb's ability to absorb moisture quickly and efficiently makes it an excellent material for bed pads and mattress protectors, keeping bedding fresh and dry.
Activewear: Incorporating Zorb Original Fabric into activewear designs helps wick away sweat and moisture, keeping the wearer dry and comfortable during workouts or sports activities.
Bibs: Zorb's quick absorption and durability make it an ideal choice for baby bibs, effectively protecting clothing from spills and stains.
Pet products (cage liners, pet potty pads, and dog diapers): Zorb's high absorbency, quick-drying properties, and odor control make it perfect for various pet products, ensuring a clean and hygienic environment for your furry friends.
Dish drying mats and washcloths: Zorb's rapid absorption and ability to hold large amounts of liquid make it an excellent choice for dish drying mats and washcloths, speeding up the drying process and preventing the growth of bacteria.
Face masks: By incorporating Zorb Original Fabric as an inner layer in face masks, the mask becomes more effective at filtering moisture and particles, increasing comfort and breathability.
Incontinence products: Zorb's superior absorbency and comfort make it an excellent choice for incontinence products, providing confidence and security for those dealing with incontinence.

Specs

Country of Origin: Made in USA
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Manufacturer: AKAS Tex

Fabric Content: An optimum blend of cellulosic fibers from cotton/tencel/bamboo/other interspersed with polyester nylon
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Fabric Weight: 235 GSM / 7 ounces per square yard

Fabric Thickness: 0.080 inch +/- 10%

Approx. Shrinkage (Length): Minimal
Approx. Shrinkage (Width): Minimal

Approx. Stretch (Length): Minimal
Approx. Stretch (Width): Minimal

UPF Rating: 50+
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Important Note about UPF Ratings:
Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) indicates how much UV radiation (both UVB and UVA) a fabric allows to reach your skin. For example, a UPF 50 fabric blocks 98 % of the sun’s rays and allows 2% (1/50th) to penetrate, thus reducing your exposure risk significantly. A UPF 30 fabric blocks 97% of UV rays and allows roughly 3% of UV transmission. UPF 15 indicates that the fabric blocks roughly 93% of UV rays and allows about 7% of available UV radiation to pass through.

UPF 10 to 30 = Fair Protection
UPF 30 to 50 = Good Protection
UPS 50+ = Excellent Protection

Quantity Information: Quantity = number of continuous yards., Orders of more than 10 yards may ship in more than 1 piece. If you would like a continuous piece, please leave a comment & we will try to accommodate your request., Seconds quality material may not ship in completed lengths. They may be in several cut pieces not less than 18" or so.

Care

Care Instructions: No prewash, Wash hot, Stitch or serge between 2 fabrics before washing, Dry medium, No Fabric softener, No Chlorine, Oxy bleach OK if needed
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Wash with oxygenated bleach with no chlorine.
The detergent should not already contain sodium percarbonate (the active ingredient in many oxygenated bleaches), or else you will risk overdoing it on your diapers.
In addition, please choose a ZERO-RESIDUE detergent as far as possible since detergent residue will lead to leaking, absorbency, and odor.
The detergent must also not contain any of the following additives: Fabric softeners, Natural oils, Perfumes, Dyes, UV brighteners, Stain guard ingredients, Enzymes.

Zorb® Original Fabric (W-202)