question about making VB pockets

[snugglebutter]

If I were to make an all-fleece pocket diaper from the VB AIO pattern, does the outer layer need to be the heavier Windpro fleece that the instructions recommend? (in other words - if I practice this with Joann's microfleece, will it be a well performing diaper?)

Thanks!

[marcey]

Microfleece wicks, so I imagine it would not perform well as an outer layer.

[CamsMama]

Microfleece usually isn't treated to be waterproof, but most 200 wt and heavier are. If you wanted to practice, you could try some regular fleece like you'd find at Wal-Mart or Joann's. I've tried fleece from Wal-Mart and it works fine as a day diaper. It just doesn't hold wetness in overnight. HTH!

[amberthesugarcat]

I was thinking I had to buy Windpro or something like that, but I have made pockets with JoAnn's and Walmart regular fleece and it works great. Last night my ds slept in a pocket made of JoAnn's no pill fleece stuffed with a huge microfiber auto towel and he woke up dry on the outside (but the insert was soaked). I don't think he is a huge wetter, but he does made a PF pretty wet with just one pee.

So I am making all of my pockets with Joann's no-pill fleece (which is on sale this week). I don't see the need to spend more when this is working so great for me.

[snugglebutter]

Thanks so much! (some day I will be able to keep track of all these diapering fabrics and their properities LOL)