Comments on: Are cloth diapers affected by CPSIA? (UPDATED)

By: whimsicalwalney

whimsicalwalney — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:37:27 +0000

Ashley, thanks for the link. When we posted, there had been more recent information on phthalates and testing, and it was there that we thought they mentioned it too need not be tested if inaccessible. No such luck, it appears, because we cannot seem to find that statement again.

I have updated the post to reflect this information.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 02:19:53 +0000

Inaccessible parts still require phthalates testing – http://www.cpsc.gov/ABOUT/Cpsia/faq/108faq.html

By: Ashley

Ashley — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 03:19:16 +0000

Does anyone know where I can purchase stainless steel snaps? I can’t find them anywhere, and they seem like a great solution.

By: Polkadot Patch Boutique

Polkadot Patch Boutique — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:54:57 +0000

This is a great reference for not only cloth diapers but really for most apparel manufacturers as well. Well done.

By: Wacky Hermit

Wacky Hermit — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:09:53 +0000

Michelle: I agree; unfortunately, since the law wasn’t written using any logic of which I’m aware, there will be no way to suss out the logic behind it.

By: whimsicalwalney

whimsicalwalney — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 02:23:32 +0000

I’m not sure I completely understand the question but if you were to sandwich the piece of PUL in between two pieces of fabric and sew it all together then that would be enclosed. Does this help?

By: whimsicalwalney

whimsicalwalney — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 02:16:48 +0000

At present, the PUL must be tested for lead because of the laminate – polyurethane is not an exempt finish.

After rereading the documentation, it appears that elastics are exempt from lead testing and I have therefore updated the above table.

Regardless, if both of these are encased thereby making them inaccessible, they do not have to be tested.

As this is not an official site and merely meant to be an educational one, should you have further questions about why PUL has to be tested for lead, the CPSC would probably be the best resource for answers.

By: Vilate Thacker

Vilate Thacker — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:50:19 +0000

So what if I turn my PUL so that the fabric is the side you would touch then does that make the PUL enclosed?
Thanks

By: Michelle Ray

Michelle Ray — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 02:24:03 +0000

While this guide is helpful for cloth diaper makers, the idea that PUL and elastic would need to be tested on any type of diaper doesn’t make much sense. PUL and elastic would never come in contact with a child while the product is being used (ie: being worn). Since a diaper is not a toy, it would stand to reason that, during proper use, there would not be any exposure to PUL or elastics.
Additionally, after having no less than 40 samples of fabric that has PUL applied, there was not one sample with a notable lead reading.
It would be infinately helpful if the logic that lead to this determination, was explained.