I could be wrong but...

candlequeen

Don't Assunta diapers look eerily the same as Alvas?

https://www.assuntastore.com/Diapering/One-Size-Tuckable-Diaper-Cover-p176.html

just a thought

nanabanana06

I dunno. I still get the thought that there's some poor chinese orphanage out there having kids making diapers. Cuz I'm cynical like that (way too much time on Reddit).

candlequeen

just found a pic on their website where they had the yellow polka dot minky and you can see the alva label!!! CHEERS!!

nanabanana06

Yup, totally says Alva. LOL

ETA So does the pink one.

candlequeen

BUSTED! LOL

rbtrumpet

I just ordered some Assuntas because of the high praise they get on this board (at least quality vs price) - I didn't realize they were coming from China too (guess I should have done more research). 

Why does it seem like every "off" brand is ultimately Alvas?  

candlequeen

I have 4 alvas and I like them. I never order from them though. I always order from superstash.net  sorry this happened to you rbtrumpet

nanabanana06

My theory is that if it's a pocket and it's less the 15$ it's probably coming from China.

rbtrumpet

candlequeen said:

I have 4 alvas and I like them. I never order from them though. I always order from superstash.net  sorry this happened to you rbtrumpet

I'm still looking forward to them - I hear good reviews about Alvas too.  I'm just surprised at how many re-branded Alvas are out there.

I just hope my tiny ones get here before she's born! (the OS I can wait)

candlequeen

Chickypoo2468 said:

I already said all this!! But I just bought a couple covers. Alva doesn't have covers.

sorry didn't see your post about it! I noticed the covers look different. Just funny that they didn't even TRY  to hide the label lol

jegoffin

Nana_Osaki06 said:

My theory is that if it's a pocket and it's less the 15$ it's probably coming from China.

Does kawaii come from china?

Aurora_Borealis

jegoffin said:

My theory is that if it's a pocket and it's less the 15$ it's probably coming from China.

Does kawaii come from china?

Yes - they are very upfront about this on their website. The company itself is based in Canada, but the products are manufactured in China. They are not the same as Alvas, though.

And Nana - I totally agree with your theory...except that if the diaper is over $15 there's still a chance it's coming from China. Both of my RaRs are made in China, as are my Grovias.

mrshudson618

Assunta is very obiously Chinese, its not something they try to hide but I have only ever looked at their covers. Alva Doesny make covers do they?

nanabanana06

Aurora_Borealis said:

jegoffin said:

My theory is that if it's a pocket and it's less the 15$ it's probably coming from China.

Does kawaii come from china?

Yes - they are very upfront about this on their website. The company itself is based in Canada, but the products are manufactured in China. They are not the same as Alvas, though.

And Nana - I totally agree with your theory...except that if the diaper is over $15 there's still a chance it's coming from China. Both of my RaRs are made in China, as are my Grovias.

Yeah. I only have BB and BG really. I'm one of those weirdo's that won't buy Chinese cheapies though. I've had them before though and I always felt like they lacked quality.

rbtrumpet

As PPs said, Alva doesn't do covers (no experience, just repeating).

I just got my Assunta covers in the mail (on Friday). Obviously no actual experience with them yet, but the quality feels fine, and they are cute! (My only minke covers so far) The do not have the Alva tag on them.

They actually are part of a non profit (little flower project) that works with abandoned children in need. I think that's pretty cool, so I feel better about buying "China cheapies" and hope they work well!

rbtrumpet

Chickypoo2468 said:

I just got a couple of the covers, I like them so far. They sent me a free gerber bib and some flushable liners too. And a pamphlet about their organization.

Same here

rbtrumpet

mine took about 2 1/2 weeks.  

I was nervous because I ordered them 3 weeks before my due date, and wanted my tiny covers before she gets here (not 3 weeks after!) - but it was all good