Prefolds feeling stiff??

[Mellymel]

I have GMD unbleached prefolds and they are feel stiff and don't seem that quilted compared to some bleached ones I have. I don't think it is my wash because I wash them together and the others are not stiff. Does anyone know whats could be going on?? I have been using them for 3 months so then have been washed plenty of time

[gingerpeachee]

Use some Ecover or Seventh Generation Fabric softener in a downy ball.... works wonders.

[lashon20]

Mines get like that I think it's because of our hard water. I just use Ecover to make them soft again.

[babyike2011]

Is Ecover better than 7th generation? I tried 7g and it didn't help I have super hard water too

[Holly dolly]

Before I started using softener I had to soak my dipes in washing soda and then wash with softener. I like ecover better than 7th or Mrs Meyers but I can't get ecover locally.

[Mellymel]

The diaper store by my house said not to use fabric softener that my diapers will get build up quick. Do you diapers get build up from ecover?

[Quickshep19]

Bleached were always quiltier IME. Ecover never caused build-up for me. I have heard Mrs Meyers will though. I've never used it though.

Jodie ~ mama to Big K, Medium K & Lil' k

[cdeweese]

I use Vaska and it's awesome! They sell it at Poppyfields and Target has it too

[Pixi6s]

I've never used ecover on diapers but I have heard it works okay. When I wanted to try fabric softener on my clothes it was what I got so that the reside wouldn't be bad for the diapers -- never had a problem with that \

I've been hearing that unbleached aren't as soft as bleached.

[vansen19]

Originally Posted by cdeweese I use Vaska and it's awesome! They sell it at Poppyfields and Target has it too

vaska at target? i need to check that out! i've never used softener but hear ecover is great with fitteds, hemp or bamboo blends that just get kinda stiff after wash/dry. might get some vaska to help with my pf's too- they're UB, not hard but just wanna try it out- hope it doesn't backfire. i wish there were free cd softener samples out there!