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Diaper Cover PUL



Polyurethane knit with laminated film is just what you need for sewing baby necessities! These solid fabrics are durable and waterproof! Use them for diaper covers, bag linings, bibs, changing table covers, and more!

Tips for Sewing with PUL

PUL can be a bit tricky to work with.

  • Use clips instead of pins to hold it together while you sew. Using pins puts holes in the PUL.
  • Bigger isn’t better for PUL. Use a smaller needle size (9 or 11) to prevent putting huge holes in your fabric.
  • Needle choice: A ballpoint needle is usually recommended for PUL. I’ve used universal needles on my cloth diapers, however, and they have worked okay for me.
  • The ‘sticky’ side of the PUL can often cause problems with feeding through your sewing machine. I’ve found a walking foot is a great investment if you plan to sew with PUL frequently. Make sure you get one that works with your machine.
  • You want to use 100% polyester thread to prevent wicking.


What is PUL Fabric?

PUL stands for polyurethane laminate. It’s a laminated fabric that was originally designed for hospital use- it can (or should) withstand hot washes and be durable enough to last through many uses. While it can be washed on hot, it lasts longer if it’s line dried, similar to other fabrics.

PUL fabric begins as a knit fabric before it is laminated during the manufacturing process. The lamination makes it perfect for cloth diapers because it makes the fabric waterproof. The fabric has some stretch to it due to the knit foundation and the stretch should always goes across the waist of the diapers you sew.

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