Can Zorb 3D Bamboo Dimple be used on its own, or must it be enclosed?

It stands alone. Bamboo Dimple can be cut, edged, and used as a finished absorbent layer with no enclosure required. Add a PUL barrier below for a waterproof product, or a stay-dry topper above if you need the skin side to stay dry through long wear.

Does Zorb 3D Bamboo Dimple shrink?

Yes, about 5 to 6 percent in both directions on the first wash, more than the polyester versions. Pre-wash a test piece before cutting a production run and cut to your finished size after.

Does Zorb 3D Bamboo Dimple come in colors?

It ships in its natural, undyed bamboo color. It takes hand-dyeing well, holding good texture and volume after the dye bath, if you want to add color yourself.

Is Zorb 3D Bamboo Dimple safe for baby items and what does the certification cover?

The fabric is CPSIA certified (sections 101 and 108, 16 CFR Part 1303), plus California Prop 65, EU REACH SVHC, EU RoHS 10, and UPF 50 plus, and is SAP-free, forever-chemicals-free, phthalate-free, BPA-free, and lead-free. Certification covers the fabric, not your finished product; depending on construction your finished item may need its own testing.

Zorb® 3D Bamboo Dimple Heavy Duty Silver Fabric (W-496)

Q: How is Zorb 3D Bamboo Dimple different from the other Zorb dimple fabrics?

Bamboo Dimple has bamboo-viscose-and-organic-cotton surfaces on both faces that absorb directly at the surface with natural-fiber softness. Stay Dry Dimple uses hydrophobic polyester surfaces that wick moisture away so skin feels dry in extended wear. Organic Cotton Dimple is 100% cotton. Choose Bamboo for soft natural fast absorption, Stay Dry for surface dryness in long wear, Organic Cotton for 100% cotton purity.

Q: How do I tell Zorb 3D Bamboo Dimple apart from Zorb II?

They are visually almost identical. If you have both in your workspace, measure the thickness to tell which is which.

Q: Is Zorb 3D Bamboo Dimple soft enough for sensitive skin or a baby?

Yes. The soft bamboo surface is made for direct skin contact, which is why makers choose it over stay-dry fabrics for sensitive-skin applications. For anything that meets a baby's mouth, use a FoodSAFE variant, which is FDA food-contact certified.

Q: Should I choose Heavy Duty, Standard, or LITE?

Heavy Duty at 625 GSM is maximum capacity for heavy wetters, overnight, adult incontinence, bed pads, and postpartum. Standard at 475 GSM is the balanced, most versatile weight for standalone cloth pads, diaper inserts, and nursing pads. LITE at 340 GSM is the thinnest and lowest-bulk for liners, gussets, boosters, and layering. This weight also comes with or without the Silver Plus antimicrobial.

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The fabric · what it is, and what your hand already knows

The heavyweight with something more.

Pick it up and your hand reports the heft immediately: this is the substantial one — dense, heavy, the most fabric in the family, built for overnight, for heavy flow, for the long wear that overwhelms lighter weights. That much your hand can tell you at a touch.

What your hand can't tell you is the reason this version exists. Applied to the same heavy Zorb 3D construction is Silver Plus — a silver-ion antimicrobial treatment on the fabric. It inhibits 99.5% of the bacteria that cause odor, and it holds through 50-plus washes. On a fabric worn heavy and long — an overnight bed pad, adult incontinence held against the body for hours — odor between washes is the real enemy, and this is the weight built to fight it. The heft you feel; the protection you have to trust.

So what would you want in a fabric worn heavy, and worn long?

First, capacity that doesn't quit — the full heavy-duty draw, ten times its weight, two layers doing the work of twelve of flannel, enough for overnight and heavy incontinence. Then the thing you can't see: protection against the odor that builds when an absorbent stays against the body for hours between washes. Silver Plus is there for exactly that — not masking odor with fragrance, but keeping the bacteria that cause it from taking hold. One honest note: it fights odor, it doesn't sterilize, and like the whole family it can't meet chlorine bleach or high-heat drying without losing what makes it work.

0.100″thick — the heavyweight

10×its weight, drunk

2 = 12layers of flannel

99.5%odor bacteria inhibited

Test it yourself — the makers do.

One of these you can test in a minute with a swatch. The other you have to take on trust — and that's the point.

Feel the weight

You'll trust it before you test it.

Pick it up and heft it. This is the densest, most substantial fabric in the family — and still soft-faced, still the same bamboo surface against skin. Pour a spoonful of water on a swatch: under two seconds it's gone, and the weight it takes on is the capacity you felt in your hand. Pour more than you think it can hold; it keeps drinking.

Then trust what you can't feel

The silver is a durable, moisture-activated treatment.

You can't see or feel the Silver Plus — that's exactly the point. It's a silver-ion antimicrobial treatment applied to the fabric, durable enough to hold through 50-plus washes, inhibiting the bacteria that cause odor. On a pad or bed liner worn long between washes, it's the protection working where you can't watch it.

Makers don't take our word for it — they test it their own way. One who uses it as an incontinence bed pad reports it “absorbs very well and is comfortable to sleep on… also kills the odor well” — and, unlike the pads he'd tried before, it doesn't wad up or leak when you lift it. The proof is in your own hands before you commit a yard.

Also in this family — same core construction, different weight or finish

Don't need the silver?

Bamboo Dimple Heavy Duty is the same 625 GSM heavyweight without Silver Plus — for wash-after-use builds.

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Want the protection, less bulk?

Bamboo Dimple Standard Silver (475 GSM) — the versatile mid-weight, same Silver Plus.

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Need it thin and protected?

Bamboo Dimple LITE Silver (340 GSM) — the slim weight, same Silver Plus.

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Silver Plus runs across three weights — LITE, Standard, and this Heavy Duty. Unsure which is yours? Tell us what you're making — we'll point you to the right one.

When the job is heavy, and long, and can't be allowed to turn — this is the one built for it. The capacity you can feel; the protection you trust.

The truth · how it absorbs

Hydro-Dual Fiber Technology

Two technologies live in this weight: the absorption engine every Bamboo Dimple shares, and the Silver Plus treatment on this one. Here's how each works — starting with the absorption, which turns on two things happening together, fast.

10× its weight, captured in under 2 seconds — at the full Heavy Duty draw.

Chamber 01

Capture

Liquid has to enter the moment it lands, before it can travel to an edge and escape — here, roughly 20× faster than a plain bamboo or cotton knit. The bamboo-viscose-and-cotton surfaces pull it straight in, no plastic wick, no barrier, and the cellulosic fibers hold it.

Chamber 02

Distribution

What's captured has to spread in three dimensions, so the landing zone doesn't flood while the rest sits dry. The Zorb 3D core moves and distributes it through the structure. The dimple is part of the machine, not decoration: raised peaks stay relatively dry against skin, valleys carry the moisture away.

Ready-AbZORB — absorbent from the first use

Most absorbent fabrics need conditioning washes before they perform. This one is industrially pre-washed — a process we call Ready-AbZORB — so it absorbs fully from the very first use. You'll still run it through one wash before you cut, but that's for the shrinkage, not to wake it up. A first test succeeds instead of confirming a skeptic's doubt.

The honest trade-off — it absorbs at the surface

This fabric drinks moisture in at its surface rather than pushing it away. That's exactly why it's chosen against sensitive skin — soft and natural, not a plastic wick — but it also means the surface feels damp while it's working. If you need skin to stay dry through long wear, add a stay-dry topper above it and you get bamboo absorption with a dry face. And there are no super-absorbent gels in here: every drop it holds, it holds in the fiber itself.

Silver Plus — a durable antimicrobial treatment

This weight carries Silver Plus, a silver-ion antimicrobial treatment applied to the fabric. It uses silver ion compounds — not nanoparticles — to inhibit the bacterial, fungal, and algae growth that generates odor between washings. On the Heavy Duty weight it inhibits 99.5% of that growth and holds through 50-plus washes. One honest boundary: it supplements laundering, it never replaces it — and it's built for odor control, not sterilization. Where 8+ hours of continuous wear makes odor control functional rather than cosmetic, this is the weight that carries it.

Certified — and free of what shouldn't be there

The proof, and the honest limits.

Zorb 3D Bamboo Dimple is CPSIA certified — Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, sections 101 and 108, 16 CFR Part 1303 — the mandatory U.S. federal standard for children's products. Also: US Cotton Trust Protocol (organic cotton content), California Prop 65 compliant, EU REACH SVHC compliant, EU RoHS 10 compliant, and UPF 50+ (blocks 98% of UV). Made in the USA by AKAS Tex.

And the absences, verified

SAP-Free

Forever Chemicals-Free

no PFAS · PFOA · PFOS · PTFE

Phthalate-Free

DEHP · DBP · BBP · DINP · DIDP · DnOP verified

BPA-Free

Lead & Heavy-Metals-Free

Bio-Based & Biodegradable

bamboo viscose + organic cotton, plant-derived

SAP-Free is the one worth pausing on: the absorbency comes entirely from engineered fiber structure — no super-absorbent polymers, no chemical gels. That's the difference between this and the disposable category built on SAP.

One honest boundary — fabric vs. finished product

CPSIA certification of the fabric does not automatically certify your finished product. Depending on how you construct it, your finished item may need its own testing. The validation begins with us. It passes through you. It lands with the person who receives what you made — and now you know exactly what to tell them.

From Arch

The full truth — before you buy

I want you to know a few things before you buy this, because I'd rather you hear them from me than find them in your laundry room.

First: it shrinks.

About 5–6% in both directions the first time it's washed and dried — more than the polyester versions, and enough to surprise sewers who've been at it for years. Pre-wash a piece, then cut to your finished size after — never before.

Second: never bleach it.

Chlorine bleach degrades the bamboo and cotton fibers — and on the Silver version it destroys the antimicrobial. For stains, reach for an oxygen-based stain remover instead, occasionally, never as routine.

Third: no fabric softener. Ever.

Softeners and dryer sheets coat the fiber with a water-repelling residue that destroys absorption permanently. Not reduced. Gone. Nothing else on this page matters if softener touches it.

Fourth: it absorbs at the surface.

So it feels damp while it's working — the honest cost of a soft, natural face. If you need dry-against-skin through long wear, put a stay-dry topper above it. Choose it for softness and fast absorption; layer for dryness.

Fifth: our certification covers the fabric, not your finished product.

Depending on how you build it, your item may need its own testing. That boundary is real, and respecting it protects the people you sew for.

Years ago I went looking for what was actually inside the fabrics people sew against the most vulnerable skin there is. I found things I didn't want to find — PFAS, BPA, phthalates, the forever chemicals that never leave. People kept asking whether ours were free of them. I already made sure they were. None of it is in here — the absorbency you feel is fiber and structure, and nothing else.

Zorb 3D Bamboo Dimple is made in the USA by AKAS Tex — our family's manufacturing company — in EPA-compliant facilities under fair labor standards, finishing in Bensalem, Pennsylvania.

Sew well.

— Arch

Bensalem, Pennsylvania

Specifications

The instrument panel.

Zorb 3D Bamboo Dimple — Heavy Duty Silver weight (W-496), the heaviest in the family with Silver Plus antimicrobial treatment: made for overnight, heavy incontinence, and bed pads worn long between washes.

All specifications may vary ±10% per textile industry manufacturing standards.
Specification	W-496 · Heavy Duty Silver
Weight	625 GSM (18 oz/sq yd)
Thickness	0.100″
Width	60″–62″
Fiber blend	60% bamboo viscose / 40% organic cotton — both faces
Absorption speed	Under 2 seconds
Absorption capacity	10× fabric weight
Layer equivalency	2 layers = 12 layers flannel
Antimicrobial	Silver Plus — silver-ion treatment, inhibits 99.5% of odor-causing growth, lasts 50+ washes
Stretch (width)	10%
Stretch (length)	5%
Shrinkage	5–6% both directions (first wash)
Standalone use	Yes — no enclosure required
Treatments available	Silver (this) · Standard
pH	7.4 (neutral)
UPF	50+ (blocks 98% of UV)
CPSIA	Certified
Made in USA	Yes — AKAS Tex

The workbench

How to cut it, sew it, and build with it.

Before you cut: pre-wash for the shrinkage

Bamboo shrinks about 5–6% in both directions the first time it's washed and dried — noticeably more than the polyester versions, and enough that it catches experienced sewers off guard. Pre-wash a test piece, then cut to your finished size. Ready-AbZORB already did the absorbency conditioning industrially, so this pre-wash is purely for dimension and hygiene — not to make the fabric work. It works from the first use.

Station 01

Cutting

It cuts cleanly, and the dimple texture frays very little at the edges — serge or finish them for anything headed into heavy laundering. It sheds a little lint as you cut and sew; keep a lint roller nearby, it's nothing unusual. Trace patterns directly onto the fabric.

Cut after the pre-wash, not before. The 5–6% shrinkage is real, and pattern accuracy depends on cutting the already-shrunk fabric to your finished dimensions.

Station 02

Sewing

Walking foot — every time. The dimple texture feeds faster than the flat backing, and without dual feed it pulls unevenly — at this thickness that matters more, not less. Needle: a 90/14 stretch needle, stepping up to a 100/16 for the heaviest builds and multi-layer seams. Stitch length 3.5 — longer than usual, on purpose; it keeps the dimple from puckering.

It quilts, and it dyes. It takes embroidery-floss quilting through cotton batting — the way makers build quilted pet beds that survive a gentle machine wash — and it hand-dyes well if you want to add color, holding good texture and volume after the dye bath. At the Heavy Duty gauge it's stable to cut (about 10% stretch), so cut to size after your pre-wash and sew from there.

Build with it — the fabrics above and below

Zorb 3D Bamboo Dimple stands on its own as an absorbent layer — but for a finished product you'll often pair it with a surface above and a barrier below. What you choose determines the finished feel.

Above (skin side)

No topper needed

the soft bamboo surface is made for direct skin contact — the main reason makers choose it over a stay-dry fabric. Peaks stay relatively dry, valleys carry liquid away.

W-262ProTEC Microfleece

a hydrophobic stay-dry layer for when you want bamboo absorption with a dry face — the benefits of both dimple families in one.

W-434ProCool Dri-QWick Jersey Mesh

a smooth athletic-wicking surface for menstrual products where a flat jersey feel is preferred over dimple or fleece.

Below (barrier side)

No barrier needed

for inserts placed inside a waterproof diaper cover, it works standalone.

W-375ProSoft 1 mil ECO-PUL

the standard waterproof backing for period pads, all-in-one diapers, incontinence products, and bed pads.

W-554ProSoft Stretch-FIT ECO-PUL

4-way stretch recovery for body-conforming products like period underwear and training pants.

Proven stacks

Overnight bed pad

The maker-proven build

topBamboo Dimple HD Silver

underWaterproof mattress cover

Laid over a waterproof cover, under the top sheet — it absorbs without pooling, stays put instead of wadding up, and the Silver Plus holds odor down through the night. Exactly how one incontinence maker uses it.

Overnight / heavy incontinence

Max capacity, stay-dry face

skin sideProTEC Microfleece

coreBamboo Dimple HD Silver

barrierProSoft 1 mil ECO-PUL

A stay-dry topper for a dry skin surface, the heavy silver core for capacity and odor control, a PUL barrier below — built for the longest, heaviest wear.

Standalone heavy insert

One layer does it

one layerBamboo Dimple HD Silver

At 625 GSM a single layer replaces a thick stack — soft face to skin, inside a waterproof cover, for heavy daytime protection.

Your results may vary with design, construction, and end use — and if you discover a stack we haven't listed, tell us. That's how most of these were found.

Planning your yardage

This is the top of the family for capacity — one layer often does what two or three lighter layers would, and two layers match twelve of flannel. It runs 60″–62″ wide. Because it's already the heaviest weight, plan around single layers or a core-plus-topper build rather than stacking many layers, which adds bulk faster than capacity.

From the workbench

Pre-wash before you cut. The shrinkage catches even experienced sewers — cut to your finished size after that first wash, never before.

The keeping

It gets better with washing — and only a few things can end it.

The absorbency is engineered into the fiber, and it actually improves over the first few washes as the structure opens. Makers have documented 300+ wash cycles with no loss. Treat it right and it outlasts almost anything you sew it into.

Wash

Medium temperature, with a zero-residue detergent — free of perfumes, dyes, UV brighteners, and enzymes.

Dry

Medium-low heat — never high heat, which degrades the Silver Plus. Reshape it while it's still damp if it needs it — bamboo viscose can relax a little in the wash.

Pre-wash & rescue

Pre-wash for hygiene on anything that touches a body — and once before cutting, for the 5–6% shrinkage. If buildup ever dulls absorbency, strip-wash: hot water, minimal detergent, and it comes back.

Avoid — the destroyers, in order of consequence

Fabric softenerCoats the fiber with hydrophobic residue; destroys absorption permanently. One wash. No recovery.

Dryer sheetsThe same coating, from the dryer side. Same ending.

Chlorine bleachNever — it degrades the bamboo and cotton fibers. On the Silver version it does double damage: it also destroys the Silver Plus antimicrobial.

The wrong detergentOxygenated-bleach ingredients, stain guards, and enzymes in your daily detergent build residue that chokes absorption.

One nuance worth knowing

For stains, use an oxygen-based stain remover rather than chlorine bleach — occasional treatment, never routine. Unlike the polyester Stay Dry Dimple, no bamboo variant tolerates chlorine bleach at all.

Caring for the Silver Plus

The Silver Plus treatment lasts 50-plus washes — wash as you normally would and it keeps working. Two things protect it: no chlorine bleach (it degrades the treatment as well as the fiber) and no high-heat drying (heat degrades the antimicrobial). And remember it supplements your laundering — it holds odor down between washes; it never replaces the wash.

One more time

If you remember two things: no fabric softener, and no bleach. Those are the only ones I'll repeat.

The makers

What people make with it — and where Heavy Duty Silver fits.

Heavy Duty Silver is the heaviest, most protected weight — built for long, heavy wear where odor control has to be functional, not cosmetic. Here's where it's working.

Incontinence bed pads

over a waterproof cover, under the sheet — high capacity that stays flat instead of wadding up, with the Silver Plus holding odor down overnight. The primary use, maker-proven.

Adult incontinence

heavy daytime and overnight protection, worn long between washes — where capacity and odor control both matter.

Overnight cloth diapers

the heavy soaker for the heaviest wetters, when a lighter weight can't carry the night.

Postpartum

high-capacity pads for the heaviest days, with odor protection built in.

Pet & animal care

cage liners, belly bands, kennel pads — the jobs where odor between cleanings is the real enemy.

Skin-fold & moisture care

cut into strips, a reusable antimicrobial alternative to disposables for skin-fold moisture management.

The other bed pads always wadded up when sleeping and leaked when you picked them up. This absorbs very well and is comfortable to sleep on. You do not wake up sopping wet — also kills the odor well. Tyler H. — incontinence bed pad, over a waterproof coverW-496

Looks and feels strong and absorbent.Phil BarthelW-496

Absorbent and soft, exactly what I was looking for!rinadancerW-496

Would love to see this in a black or gray — I want to make a bathrobe with it.Stacy R. — a color wishW-496

If your use isn't on the list, it might be the next entry.

Most of the applications above, makers found on their own. Order a swatch, test it on the problem you're holding, and tell us what you found — even if the answer was no. That's how most of this list arrived. And if your group sews reusable pads for donation, we'd be glad to help you plan the yardage — because the fabric absorbs from the first use, it works the moment it's unfolded.

Frequently spoken answers

Every question, answered in full.

The questions makers actually ask — answered the way we'd answer them at the counter. And two answered by the founders themselves.

Q1How is this different from the other Zorb dimple fabrics?

Three dimple families, one choice. Bamboo (this one) has bamboo-viscose-and-cotton surfaces — natural-fiber softness that absorbs directly at the surface. Stay Dry has hydrophobic polyester surfaces that wick moisture away, so skin feels dry through extended wear. Organic Cotton is 100% cotton — the purest natural option.

Choose Bamboo when soft, natural, fast absorption matters most; choose Stay Dry when surface dryness through long wear is the priority; choose Organic Cotton when 100% cotton purity is required.

Q2Can I use it on its own, or do I have to enclose it?

It stands alone. Unlike Zorb Original, Bamboo Dimple can be cut, edged, and used as a finished absorbent layer with no enclosure required — the soft bamboo surface is meant to be seen and touched.

For a finished waterproof product, add a PUL barrier below (like ProSoft 1 mil ECO-PUL). If you need the skin side to stay dry through long wear, add a stay-dry topper above it.

Q3Does it shrink?

Yes — about 5–6% in both directions on the first wash, noticeably more than the polyester versions, and enough that it surprises experienced sewers. Ready-AbZORB processing already reduces it substantially versus untreated bamboo and cotton, but you should still pre-wash a test piece before cutting a production run, and cut to your finished size after.

Q4It looks just like Zorb II — how do I tell them apart?

They're visually almost identical. If you have both in your workspace, measure the thickness to tell which is which.

Q5Does it come in colors?

It ships in its natural, undyed bamboo color. It takes hand-dyeing well, though — good texture and volume after the dye bath — if you want to add color yourself for a branded or personalized line.

Q6Is it soft enough for sensitive skin, or for a baby?

Yes — the soft bamboo surface is made for direct skin contact, which is exactly why makers choose it over stay-dry fabrics for sensitive-skin applications. For anything that meets a baby's mouth, use a FoodSAFE variant (FDA food-contact certified).

Q7Heavy Duty, Standard, or LITE — which weight do I want?

Heavy Duty (625 GSM) is this one — maximum capacity for heavy wetters, overnight, adult incontinence, bed pads, and postpartum. Standard (475 GSM) is the balanced, most versatile weight for standalone cloth pads, diaper inserts, and nursing pads. LITE (340 GSM) is the thinnest and lowest-bulk, for liners, gussets, boosters, and layering. This weight also comes with or without Silver Plus — see the next question.

Q8What does the Silver Plus do — and does it wash out?

It fights odor, and it's durable. Silver Plus is a silver-ion antimicrobial treatment applied to the fabric (soluble silver ions, not nanoparticles), inhibiting 99.5% of the bacteria, fungi, and algae that generate odor between washings. Because it's a durable treatment, it holds through 50-plus washes. Two honest boundaries: it supplements laundering — it never replaces the wash — and it controls odor, it doesn't sterilize. To protect it, avoid chlorine bleach and high-heat drying. Want the same fabric without it? That's Heavy Duty Standard.

Q9Is it safe for baby items — and what does the certification cover?

The fabric is CPSIA certified — sections 101 and 108, 16 CFR Part 1303 — plus California Prop 65, EU REACH SVHC, EU RoHS 10, and UPF 50+. The absences are verified: SAP-free, forever-chemicals-free, phthalate-free, BPA-free, lead-free.

The honest boundary: certification covers the fabric, not your finished product. Depending on construction, your finished item may need its own testing.

Founder's answer · from the mill floor

Why does it absorb ten times its weight when bamboo alone can't?

Because absorption is two jobs, not one — and natural fibers only do one of them. Bamboo viscose and cotton love water; they hold. But holding isn't enough: liquid has to enter in under two seconds, before it travels to an edge and escapes, and it has to spread in three dimensions so the landing zone doesn't flood while the rest sits idle. That's what the Zorb 3D core does — Hydro-Dual Fiber Technology captures and distributes what the bamboo surfaces hold. Two layers doing the work of twelve layers of flannel, and 20 times faster than a plain bamboo knit — with no super-absorbent polymers and no gels. The structure is the technology.

— Sid

Founder's answer · from the counter

It's so soft — is it really that absorbent?

That's the question we hear most, and I understand it: your hand says comfort, so your mind expects a comfort fabric. But the softness isn't a layer on top of the absorbency — it is the absorbent surface. The same bamboo face that feels gentle is the one drinking ten times its weight in under two seconds. Makers tell us it's “hard to believe it's so absorbent,” and then they order more. Don't take my word for it — order a swatch and pour water on it. The softness will convince your hand; the water will convince the rest.

— Arch

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Wazoodle's commitment to health is evident in our nano-particle-free antimicrobial fabrics, designed to eliminate the risk of microscopic contaminants. We use silver ion technology instead.

Breathable

Wazoodle's Breathable fabrics are a top choice for activewear manufacturers. They allow for effective moisture and air passage, crucial for maintaining comfort during physical activities.

Hypoallergenic

Wazoodle's hypoallergenic fabrics are specifically designed for those with sensitive skin, offering a soothing touch that is free from common allergens and irritants, ensuring comfort and safety.

Absorbent

Wazoodle's Absorbent fabrics are key in products like hygiene, baby items, and medical textiles. They effectively manage moisture, maintaining comfort & hygiene by quickly absorbing and containing liquids.

Ready to Absorb

Wazoodle's Ready to Absorb fabrics are ideal for towels, cleaning cloths, or hygiene products, as these fabrics offer immediate absorption, providing quick dryness and cleanliness.

Organic

The organic fabrics at Wazoodle meet the highest ecological and social criteria, free from harmful pesticides and toxic chemicals, instead offering a pure, earth-friendly textile alternative.

Child Safe

Wazoodle's child-safe fabrics are rigorously CPSIA tested and approved; making them perfect for creating a worry-free environment for children and prioritizing the health and safety of our little ones.

CPSIA Certified

Wazoodle Fabrics ensures reliability and trust by adhering to the stringent CPSIA safety standards set by the CPSC in 2008, certifying all our American-made textiles for consumer confidence.

Vegan

Wazoodle Fabrics caters to the compassionate consumer with the collection of vegan fabrics, ensuring no animal products are processed or used, aligning with ethical fashion and manufacturing principles.

Latex Free

Wazoodle's Latex-free fabrics are a boon for allergy sufferers, offering responsible and high-quality textiles without the risk of latex-induced reactions that can have an adverse effect on the health

Bio-Based

Wazoodle’s bio-based fabrics are the future of eco-friendly textile products, utilizing renewable organic resources to create safe fabrics that are both luxurious and kind to the environment.

Biodegradable

Wazoodle's Biodegradable fabrics feature natural fibers in their construction that are engineered to return to the earth gracefully, supporting the brand’s commitment to a sustainable lifecycle.

Chemical Free

Wazoodle's commitment to safety and sustainability is evident in our chemical-free fabrics that provide a safe, non-toxic textile choice, reflecting dedication to health and the environment.

Our Sustainability Initiatives:

Sourcing the best materials and locally

We source fibers and yarns within the United States mostly direct from local mills.

Commitment to not use harmful chemicals in the fabrics

No PFAS, PFOA, lead, dioxins, heavy metals, BPA, phthalates, formaldehyde, nanoparticles or super absorbent polymers (SAP).

Responsible partnerships with Vendors

We establish partnerships with vendors keeping an eye on the sustainability of their processes.

Creating super absorbent fabrics with leading edge technology

Engineered with a unique knitting construction without using SAP, so your end product stays absorbent for its’ lifetime

Safe working conditions and fair labor practices

Made in US mills with safe workplace practices and fair wages following all labor regulations.

Manufacturing processes that do not create harmful waste

Closely controlled facilities and EPA-compliant processes that do not add waste or pollute the environment.

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