BEST FABRIC FOR BABY BLANKETS & CLOTHES: HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT PRODUCT FOR YOUR BABY

ORIGINALLY POSTED: 6 October 2022

There are a wide variety of options when it comes to choosing the best fabric for baby clothes and blankets. It isn’t quite the same as choosing for adults for several reasons. For babies and children, you must take into account the quality and durability of a fabric because infants tend to have more sensitive skin than adults. At the same time, it’s important to consider how active and messy little ones can be.

With this in mind, the best fabric for baby blankets and clothes need to be durable enough to withstand the energy level of your child while still being soft enough to be comfortable and gentle on their skin.

Halo prioritizes the health, well-being, and comfort of babies in all of our products. This means careful consideration is given to every aspect of the process, including fabric choice. Here is an overview of the fabrics we chose to use in making our baby clothes and blankets to guide you as you make the best decision for your little one.

Ideal Temp

This is our own innovative fabric and one of a kind on the market. Our swaddles made with IntelliThread™ technology are a safe and comfortable choice for newborns. The fabric is made with a smart textile that absorbs heat, stores it, and then releases it back to your baby. This helps to maintain an ideal temperature and avoid overheating, which can be a contributing factor in SIDS.

Here are the baby clothes made with Ideal Temp fabric:

  • Swaddle Ideal Temp

Pros of using Ideal Temp fabric:

  • Reduce risks of heating spikes
  • Keeps the baby comfortable (which means less frequent waking!)
  • Embedded fibers so they won’t wash out or fade
  • Soft and gentle on skin

Cotton

When it comes to fabrics for baby clothes and blankets, cotton is always an excellent choice. In fact, it is one of the most popular options on the market and has been used for generations. One primary reason for this is how soft cotton is.

Studies show that babies have skin up to five times thinner than adults, which makes them much more sensitive to rubbing against rough fabrics. This can cause rash and irritation which parents want to avoid if possible! Since cotton is a natural fiber and not man-made, it is soft and gentle on an infant's delicate skin.

Here are our products made with cotton:

Pros of using cotton:

  • Breathable which reduces risk of overheating
  • Suitable for all seasons
  • Durable and easy to wash
  • Moisture absorbent allows for proper perspiration
  • Widely available in different styles

  • Here are products made by our sister company aden + anais with organic cotton:

    • Swaddle (available in four patterns/colours)
    • Sleeping Bag (available in three patterns/colours)

  • Pros of using organic cotton:

    • Handpicked to preserve purity of fibers
    • No chemicals used during the farming or picking process
    • Environmentally friendly