What is so bad about microfiber?

NeinerBopper13

I ordered Kawaii P&N's, which have microfiber inserts. I've noticed a lot of people on here wanting to replace the microfiber for bamboo or other fabrics. Is there a downside to microfiber that I'm unaware of? I hope it isn't all that bad- my entire stash is MF!!!

I'm a FTM & hoping I didn't make a bad decision with my purchases...

DaisyJanie

It makes your fingers feel all dry and weird while you're stuffing! That's about it. I have actually tried some bamboo inserts and prefer the standard BG microfiber ones. I do use hemp for overnight. 

I know som

tokenhoser

Pros: cheap, effective (especially for newborns, it's unlikely to be an issue)

Cons: some people don't like touching it, can't go against baby's skin, does tend to accumulate residue from minerals in the water and detergent faster than natural fi

gollywollypog

I just don't like the way it feels- like a microfiber dust rag, which have always given me the willies.  I also have compression leaks with MF that I don't have with prefolds.

BUT many people love MF!  Don't worry about it too much, it

sarenu1

All of the items listed above.

Plus from what I've heard, bamboo and hemp are thinner and less prone to compression leaks.  I use hemp as a booster, which really is nice and thin for the amount it absorbs.  I have not made my bamboo i

crystaltastic

We have been CDing for about 3 months and use mostly microfiber inserts since that's what came with the diapers. I have a handful, of hemp and microfiber/hemp combos that I have accumulated for naptime/overnight doublers and I really like how trim they

namara5532

The main difference is MF isn't as absorbent as hemp or bamboo. So when people have absorbency issues, the solution oftentimes is to upgrade to hemp or bamboo. MF is plenty absorbent if you're changing LO often anyway, like in the poopy newborn phase.

Angela814

I just don't like how bulky it is. DD3's diapers seem so huge when stuffed with MF. They seem big with bamboo or blends, but not as bad.

For DD2, I couldn't get enough inserts in for overnight with MF. Even with a bamboo/hemp combo, her paja

crusty1

I have been using microfibre inserts for 2 years now on DS1, and they are still going strong. I strip all my diapers once a month. I used hemp inserts to double up for a while, but found that they held a stench way worse than I have ever had with MF. t

Madgiebee

My sister who CDs says they are harder to get really clean. Natural materials strip better and don't retain as much ick. She has hard water and just found them to be a pain. I think it depends on you water more than anything else, honestly. Personally bas