Zorb® Original Fabric (W-202)

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• Our products are 100% free of harmful substances , such as PFOS, PFOA, lead, dioxins, heavy metals, BPA, and all kinds of phthalates, including DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIDP, and DnOP

• Our super absorbent fabric is hypoallergenic, innovative, and uniquely engineered. It captures and distributes moisture without leaking.

• Our fabric absorbs 10 times its weight in less than 2 seconds. It also soaks up 20 times faster than bamboo, cotton, or hemp knits. This fabric is perfect for keeping moisture under control.

• Two layers of Zorb will replace 8 layers of flannel, 6 layers of french terry, and 5 layers of organic fleece.

• You shouldn’t wash Zorb Original Fabric without stitching or serging it between 2 layers of fabric.

• The Zorb fabric knitting construction is free from super absorbent polymers. Because chemicals aren’t used in Zorb products, their super absorbency lasts as long as the fabric does.

• All Zorb fabrics are designed to absorb more over time, and using multiple layers of Zorb can increase how much your product absorbs, exponentially.

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

• Read about how Zorb was used as a wicking fabric in a solar desalination still for low-cost desalination. Read Article

Super Absorbent. Period.

Zorb Original Fabric soaks up moisture so quickly, it’s perfect for any product that gets wet a lot. The absorbency will allow our fabric to soak up more and leave fewer wet spots. You can even use multiple layers to increase absorbency exponentially.

Sustainable & Safe

Our products don’t contain harmful or unwanted chemicals, nor do they contain SAP (super absorbent polymers), so you can breathe easy knowing that you’re choosing a fabric that is best for your skin and that stays super absorbent for its lifetime. You get more bang for your buck.

Easy to Use

Our products are super absorbent, so they’ll give you confidence as you go about your day. You won’t need to worry about excessive sweat, leaks, water, or moisture, no matter how you use Zorb Original Fabric.

Designed for Endless Options

Our fabric is great to use as an interlining layer between a face and backing. You can match your style to your brand while keeping moisture away by using your choice of top and bottom-layer fabrics with Zorb Original.

Ideal for use in activewear, bed pads, bibs, pet cage liners, cloth diapers, diaper inserts, dish mats, dog diapers, face masks, menstrual pads, nursing pads, period panties, pet potty pads, soakers, washcloths, and more. The possibilities are endless.

Specs

Country of Origin: Made in USA
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Manufacturer: AKAS Tex

Fabric Content: An optimum blend of cellulosic fibers from cotton/tencel/bamboo/other interspersed with polyester nylon
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Fabric Weight: 235 GSM / 7 ounces per square yard

Fabric Thickness: 0.080 inch +/- 10%

Approx. Shrinkage (Length): Minimal
Approx. Shrinkage (Width): Minimal

Approx. Stretch (Length): Minimal
Approx. Stretch (Width): Minimal

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: No prewash, Wash hot, Stitch or serge between 2 fabrics before washing, Dry medium, No Fabric softener, No Chlorine, Oxy bleach OK if needed
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• Wash with oxygenated bleach with no chlorine.

• The detergent should not already contain sodium percarbonate (the active ingredient in many oxygenated bleaches), or else you will risk overdoing it on your diapers.

• In addition, please choose a ZERO-RESIDUE detergent as far as possible since detergent residue will lead to leaking, absorbency, and odor.

• The detergent must also not contain any of the following additives: Fabric softeners, Natural oils, Perfumes, Dyes, UV brighteners, Stain guard ingredients, Enzymes.