Which way does my fleece face? (Cotton, hemp, bamboo-rayon)

A common question is "which side of my fleece faces up?" Today we will discuss this for non poly fleeces.

Cotton, hemp & bamboo-rayon fleece (aka SHOBF, HOBF) are the type of material your sweat pants and sweat shirts are made of.  There is a flat side and a fuzzy side.  For an outer layer you want flat side out.  On the inside of the diaper you can go either way but it does effect absorbency. 

Fuzzy side facing bum:
•Will absorb more quickly; the pee will just pull right in. 
•will pill
•will create more lint

Smooth side facing bum:
•prevent pilling
•increase durability (good idea with bamboo as rayons are less durable)
•slow to absorb, topping with quick absorbing flannel will help. 

*remember to wash and dry for shrinkage before sewing.

Below: chocolate hemp organic fleece