Zorb® 3D Bamboo Dimple Fabric (W-234)

Info

• Zorb fabrics don’t contain PFOS, PFOA, lead, dioxins, heavy metals, BPA, or phthalates. Read Blog Article

• It can be used on its own, not as an interlining so it's ideal for reducing cost, increasing product performance and supporting the environment

• Durable & reversible, it contains thirsty Zorb® 3D fibers between a face and back of 70% bamboo and 30% organic cotton

• The 3D dimple pattern helps the fabric absorb, retain, hold, and distribute moisture faster without leaking as a standard fabric would

• CPSIA certified, meeting stringent standards by the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission on lead and phthalates and flammability.

• Two layers will perform the same as eight flannel, six french terry, or five fleece layers.

• Engineered to meet exacting USA requirements, this is the highest quality-assured organic fabric on the market.

• All Zorb fabrics are super absorbent by virtue of their knitting construction; they are not made with SAP (super absorbent polymers), so their super absorbency lasts for the lifetime of the fabric.

Ready-AbZORB Technology

We created our own technology–Ready-AbZORB–to eliminate the need to prewash or dry the fabric to activate the super absorbency. The super absorbency is already active so that you can get right to sewing. Additionally, unlike some other fabrics, you can use our 3D Bamboo Dimple Fabric on its own. There’s no need to interline it with other fabric, saving you time and money.

Less Shrinkage, More Material

Another benefit of our Ready-AbZORB technology is how durable our fabric is. While many wash and dry cycles will shrink the fabric, making it necessary to buy extra, our 3D Bamboo Dimple Fabric is 60% to 80% less shrinkable than other fabrics.

Environmental Benefits

Want to help the environment? Our 3D Bamboo Dimple Fabric is better for the environment as it’s cost-effective, has higher performance capability, and can absorb far more than traditional fabrics. It can absorb 10 times its weight in less than two seconds and soaks up moisture and liquid 20 times faster than materials like bamboo, cotton, or hemp knits.

Recommended Uses

You can truly use Zorb for so many different reasons! Our fabric is ideal for a variety of products.

Use Zorb for activewear, bed liners, bibs, burp cloths, cage liners, cloth diapers, diaper inserts, dish mats, dog diapers, face masks, fitness wear, menstrual pads, mop pads, nursing pads, period panties, pet beds, pet potty pads, towels, and washcloths.

Whatever you need Zorb for, it won’t disappoint as it absorbs, retains, holds, and distributes moisture without allowing it to leak.

Specs

Country of Origin: Made in USA
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Manufacturer: AKAS Tex

Fabric Content: A proprietary blend of absorbent bamboo viscose & organic cotton fibers engineered for high performance on face & back; Zorb 3D absorbent fibers as filling material
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Fabric Weight: 475 GSM / 14 ounces per square yard

Fabric Width: 60" - 62" wide / 152 cm - 157 cm wide

Fabric Thickness: 0.075 inch +/- 10%

Approx. Shrinkage (Length): 5% - 6%
Approx. Shrinkage (Width): 5% - 6%

Important Note about Shrinkage
All natural fiber knits will shrink further. Percent shrinkage has been tested in a controlled lab. It may vary under different wash/dry conditions and from batch to batch. It is recommended to test shrinkage on a small piece first and then pre-wash whole yardage at the setting that your finished stitched item will be washed.

Approx. Stretch (Length): 10%
Approx. Stretch (Width): 10%

UPF Rating: 50+
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Important Note about UPF Ratings:
Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) indicates how much UV radiation (both UVB and UVA) a fabric allows to reach your skin. For example, a UPF 50 fabric blocks 98 % of the sun’s rays and allows 2% (1/50th) to penetrate, thus reducing your exposure risk significantly. A UPF 30 fabric blocks 97% of UV rays and allows roughly 3% of UV transmission. UPF 15 indicates that the fabric blocks roughly 93% of UV rays and allows about 7% of available UV radiation to pass through.

UPF 10 to 30 = Fair Protection
UPF 30 to 50 = Good Protection
UPS 50+ = Excellent Protection

Quantity Information: Quantity = number of continuous yards., Orders of more than 10 yards may ship in more than 1 piece. If you would like a continuous piece, please leave a comment & we will try to accommodate your request., Seconds quality material may not ship in completed lengths. They may be in several cut pieces not less than 18" or so.

Care

Care Instructions: Pre-wash for shrinkage if needed, Wash medium, Dry medium, No Fabric softener, No Bleach, Warm iron if needed
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Important Note about Absorbency in 3D & 4D Zorb fabrics:
These fabrics are designed to be absorbent and made without the use of any chemicals during manufacturing. Our Ready-AbZorb process helps eliminate the need for pre-washing for absorption and also reduces the shrinkage. However the fabrics are made in large batch sizes on industrial machines and sometimes the fabric may not absorb as desired from when you receive it, or sometimes after cutting and sewing. In such cases, we recommend running the fabric through a hot wash and medium dry cycle; this will help remove any handling residues and activate the super absorbent fibers that might have been affected by handling.

Important Note about Shrinkage
All natural fiber knits will shrink further. Percent shrinkage has been tested in a controlled lab. It may vary under different wash/dry conditions and from batch to batch. It is recommended to test shrinkage on a small piece first and then pre-wash whole yardage at the setting that your finished stitched item will be washed.