PUL on Organic Cloth Diaper
I just bought many organic cloth diapers. It has a tag that states: Outer 100% polyester, Inner 100% organic cotton. However, now I know that PUL is considered not safe for babies. I wonder how it is transferred to the baby. I mean, is it by outgassing? They don't smell bad and besides, for maximum absorbency they recommend to wash them 5 times prior to use. Is it by leaching?
Information on PUL Fabric
PUL is short for Polyurethane Laminate, which is an aromatic polyether polyurethane film/sheet. It is used for bibs, diaper covers, and other baby products because of it's excellent resistance to water and fungus. This is a plastic, made from petrochemicals. It is made from a nonrenewable resource and is not biodegradable. I'd opt for bibs and diaper covers made from natural ingredients.