What's New at Wazoodle
What's New
100% Free of PFOS, PFOA, lead, dioxins, heavy metals & BPA; Free from phthalates: contains no DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIDP and DnOP. Read Blog Article
Soft & flexible waterproof fabric is created by laminating 1 mil polyurethane film to a premium quality lightweight fabric.
Best used as a lightweight waterproof fabric for lining purposes
100% eco-friendly.
Super soft, breathable and flexible.
CPSIA certified, meeting stringent standards by the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission on lead and phthalates and flammability.
Very durable, tested to withstand 300+ washings.
Unique process permanently melt-bonds our specially-treated 1-mil TPU film to the fabric without toxic solvents. The process emits no toxic waste or VOCs that are harmful to the environment.
The fabric is manufactured with no harmful chemicals or finishes in controlled conditions in American textile mills.
Number one choice in cloth diapers, wet bags, diaper bags, travel bags, shower curtains, outerwear, mattress covers, incontinence products & other waterproof products.
This material can also prevent dust mites, since they are tiny but still physical.
Preparing your fabric: This fabric is delivered cut & sew ready, pre-washing is neither recommended nor required. If you must pre-wash your yardage, use a gentle cycle and hang dry to avoid wringing damage.
Fabric sticking: This is a common problem with plasticized fabrics like PUL. It's best to use a Teflon foot, these are available at sewing stores for between $3 and $10 for most machines. If you can't get a teflon foot, you can try sewing through wax paper or daubing a tiny amount of sewing machine oil on your presser foot.
Leaking after sewing: Make sure you use good quality polyester thread. Tex-27 or 65/2 grades are the best. Cotton or rayon threads should not be used in diapers as they naturally wick moisture. Also make sure you use BALL POINT NEEDLES! Remember, PUL is a knit, so like all knits use a ballpoint needle. Sharps (the kind you use for wovens and felts) will slice the yarns which will cause the holes around the threads to enlarge and leak.
Need PUL for binding: You can make your own binding from PUL knits (instead of using FOE). Cut strips across the grain if you desire some stretch, and with the grain if you want to limit stretch. PUL is a knit base so you DO NOT cut it on the bias.
Washing Instructions: It is recommended to use a zero residue detergent - liquid detergent preferably. Wash temperatures can be hot, between 145 and 165 degree F (65 to 75 degree C).
DO NOT use bleach. If required non chlorine oxygenated bleach can be used sparingly, provided the detergent should not already contain sodium percarbonate (the active ingredient in many oxygenated bleaches). The detergent must also not contain any Fabric softeners, Natural oils, Perfumes, Dyes, UV brighteners, Stain guard ingredients, Enzymes.
DO NOT add washing soda, soda ash or soda crystals to the detergent. The use of vinegar and/or baking soda can together or individually cause delamination.
Rinsing Instructions: It is highly recommended to add an extra rinse cycle since even minute traces of detergent or other washing chemicals which may not have been washed out from the diaper/product made from the PUL are highly detrimental to the film and reduce the life of the laminate.
Drying Instructions: Dry on medium heat, at a temperature not more than 130 degree F (50 degree C). Use of drying sheet with fabric softeners is not recommended. DO NOT wring or iron on the film side. Any urethane film is affected by bleach, chlorine and dry heat exceeding 130 degree F.
Exposure to sunlight affects the urethane film. The film will turn yellow and crack over time. When the UV index is high this can happen in as little as 10 hours.
All our orders are custom and cut to size. Due to the nature of our process, we are unable to accept any returns or exchanges.
This information is obtained by industry accepted test methods and represents typical data. Please work with a +/- 10% variation from any of the aforementioned specs. Nothing contained herein is to be construed as permission or recommendation to infringe any patent. It is furnished for your general information only and does not represent a warranty or guarantee of Wazoodle Fabrics.
Wazoodle Fabrics makes no representations, collateral agreements, conditions or other warranties of any nature or kind, express or implied, with respect to such information or product and assumes no responsibility as to the accuracy or the suitability of the information or product for purchaser’s intended uses. The purchaser should conduct its own tests to determine the suitability of the material for their particular application.
The foregoing statements shall supersede the terms and conditions, whether express or implied, of any separate agreement of purchase and sale between Wazoodle and the purchaser.
We strive to provide high-quality fabrics suitable for a diverse range of applications. It is important to note, however, that we do not perform absorption testing on our fabrics. The absorbency of any fabric can be significantly influenced by the design and construction of the final product in which it is used.
Key Points:
Product Design Influence: The ultimate absorption capacity of a fabric in a finished product depends heavily on the product's specific design and construction. Variations in design can lead to significant differences in performance.
Recommendation for Testing: We strongly recommend that customers conduct their own testing to determine the absorption characteristics of our fabrics in conjunction with their product designs. This testing should consider all elements of product design and the interaction between different materials.
Interactions with Other Materials: The performance of our absorbent fabrics can be affected by the use of additional layers or materials. For instance:
Variability in Performance: Due to the myriad of factors that can influence the absorbency of a fabric within a specific product design—including material combinations, construction techniques, and external conditions—we cannot guarantee specific results without proper testing.
AKASTiq® is a registered trademark of AKAS Tex.
Dri-QWick™ is a registered trademark of AKAS Tex.
ECO-PUL™ is a registered trademark of AKAS Tex.
ProCare® is a registered trademark of AKAS Tex.
ProCool® is a registered trademark of AKAS Tex.
ProECO® is a registered trademark of AKAS Tex.
ProSoft® is a registered trademark of AKAS Tex.
Stretch-FIT™ is a registered trademark of AKAS Tex.
TransWICK™ is a registered trademark of AKAS Tex.
SILVADUR™ is a registered trademark of DuPont de Nemours, Inc.
REPREVE® is a registered trademark of Unifi, Inc.
COOLMAX® is a registered trademark of The LYCRA Company.
Lycra is a registered trademark of The LYCRA Company.
Zorb® is a registered trademark of Wazoodle Fabrics.
Yes, it is possible, however please see the Licensing FAQ for all the requirements.
All the fibers and yarns we use are sourced directly from local mills right here in the United States.
There are no PFAS, PFOA, lead, dioxins, heavy metals, BPA, phthalates, formaldehyde, or nanoparticles in our fabrics.
All of the partnerships we work to establish are done with an eye towards greater sustainability for all of us.
We melt-bond specially-treated TPU film to our fabrics for a highly-durable protective waterproof layer.
Our American facilities follow all labor laws and provide our employees with safe workplace practices.
We closely monitor our textile facilities in order to use EPA-compliant processes that don´t pollute the environment.
This was exactly when I needed. There was an issue with no 5 yard piece and you called and asked about sending 4+1, which was fine… then when the order came there was an added yardage for a great treat. Our church sew day of reusable sanitary napkins went great, thanks to the PUL fabric. Thanks
I bought a yard of this fabric to make a curtain to cover the window in my shower that is not watertight. It works perfectly! Lets some light through and keeps the water out of the window. Love that it's recycled and non-toxic, too.
I have started using this is place of waterproof canvas in items that do not need the structure of WPC. I love how soft it is for the insides of makeups bags that I make.
I needed a nice thin fabric to use when making credit card slots in purses and wallets. This fabric is perfect, it's thin yet sturdy so the credit card slots don't make the purse/wallet to fat. I will definitely be purchasing more in the future.
ProSoft® Lightweight Waterproof Eco-PUL™ Fabric (W-579)
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