Prewashing:

 

Your Cotton Prefolds will arrive somewhat flat and stiff, but will fluff and soften wonderfully after washed (as shown in photos above). All prefolds require pre-washing. The natural oils of cotton is preserved in the natural prefolds. Prewash 3-5 times with a tiny bit of detergent in hot water. Dry between washes for proper sizing. Additional initial washings are required for ideal absorbency in unbleached diapers. Natural prefolds will continue to increase in absorbency and will reach their ultimate absorbency after about 8 washes.

 

Washing Instructions after initial prewashing:

 

Once pre-washing is completed, all of your diapers can be washed together. Use a small amount of detergent. Too much detergent can leave a residue on your diapers and they will lose absorbency.  Use about ½ the detergent you normally would, even less for front-loading machines.  Use a Cold Rinse/ Warm or Hot wash/ Cold Rinse/ Second Cold Rinse.