Many of us don't really know much about the products that surround us. We use them on a daily basis, and our hectic lifestyles prevent us from being properly informed. That's the way life is. It becomes even truer once you become a parent, doesn't it? You're probably reading this article diagonally, because you'll soon have dinner to prepare or a diaper to change. By the way, speaking of diapers: how are they made? There are mainly cloth diapers and disposable diapers. Cloth diapers with a chic maple-leaf design Cloth diapers are made of fabrics made from natural fibers (e.g. cotton) or synthetics (e.g. microfiber). They often come with a waterproof polyethylene (plastic) cover to contain leaks. Cloth diapers ensure controlled elimination of stool. Stools are flushed down the toilet and degraded by the sewage system. A cloth diaper can be used for several years and serve several generations. Used diapers are then shredded and processed for reuse as new yarn, padding, home insulation, etc. It's a form of waste recovery.
A little history: Did you know that cloth diapers have been used by mankind since centuries BC? Humans have been using them ever since they learned how to make cloth by weaving natural fibers like cotton, for example. This makes them one of the most widely used diapers in human history. Today, cloth diapers are modern, versatile and easy to use.
Some of the advantages of cloth diapers are that they are economical, recyclable, grow with the child, reduce waste and offer better aeration of the child's genitals (particularly important for boys). Their disadvantage is the washing they require. On the other hand, there are disposable diapers. They first appeared around 70 years ago. By way of comparison, if the use of cloth diapers in history is reduced to a 40-hour week, the use of disposable diapers would be less than 1 hour! Originally, disposable diapers were only used to tide people over on the move. Disposable diaper. Source wikihow.org Disposable diapers are mainly composed of polyacrylic acid salts, including sodium polyacrylate. Sodium polyacrylate is a super-absorbent white powder that transforms into a gel in the presence of water. The coating's envelope is composed of various polymers assembled by chemical, thermal or physical processes that make them robust. The effective life of a disposable diaper is just a few hours. Once soiled, they are disposed of in the garbage. Most is either incinerated or landfilled, causing air and soil pollution. The advantage of disposable diapers is their single use. No need for washing. Disadvantages include high cost, accumulation of non-degradable waste, irritant potential of absorbent powder, lack of aeration around the skin, etc. Katchoo Inc. Clean, healthy diapers on your doorstep Today, more and more parents are turning to cloth diapers. The main reasons for this shift are lower costs, respect for the environment, the evolution of the diaper with the child, and design. What's more, cloth diapers have never evolved as much as they have in recent years. Still, washing diapers remains an obstacle for many. That's why the diaper service Katchoo Inc. is there to simplify life for parents who opt for this eco-responsible and economical choice.
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