Sherpa- Soft???

[orangebird]

I have a bunch of sherpa/fleece diapers and they are soooo NOT soft after they have been washed. I got a water softener and they are still not the usual "soft and fluffy" everyone talks about. I have tried fabric softener, still not soft and fluffy. I have tried every detergent in every amount. NOT SOFT. What's up???

[rwikene]

you know, I got some sherpa diapers...they got stiff/hard at first, but now they are all soft again. I don't know why

Are you or to dry them? (gotta love the new smilies) I think that if you they will not be all soft

[orangebird]

In the drier now. They are soft like they are not stiff, but the fabric is matty (these are pretty new diapers) and pilly.

[rwikene]

reminds you of an old, well loved teddy bear? the pills should go away after some more washes...but it's always going to be matted

[Sandra Dee]

My sherpa wipes are *okay* at best - not super soft - sort of reminiscent of fleece - kind of clumpy?

Anyway - I read someone recommended putting new tennis balls in your dryer (maybe in a clean sock?) and that will kind of beat up the fibers and maybe make it softer again?

worth a shot!

[turquoise]

Re: Sherpa- Soft???

Originally posted by mara
.... I have tried fabric softener, still not soft and fluffy. I have tried every detergent in every amount. NOT SOFT. What's up???

you tried fabric softener!!! aren't you worried about it making them waterproof? :

[orangebird]

Nope, I use Downy enhancer on my diapers once a week or so. Doesn't affect absorbancy.

( I did try regular fabric softener once just because I was going crazy and really really really wanted to see if SOMETHING,ANYTHING, would get them soft LOL!)