A Quick Guide To PUL Fabric - Plush Addict

What Is PUL Fabric?

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So, what is PUL fabric? Or  polyurethane laminate &#; apart from being a mouthful!?

Polyurethane laminate can be abbreviated to PUL fabric.

PUL is special&#; It&#;s a waterproof AND breathable fabric!

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Why is this important?

Well, it means if you make waterproof items of clothing your body heat has a better chance of escaping into the atmosphere!

Heat escapes THROUGH the fabric &#; so you &#;glow&#; less.

It&#;s pretty brilliant!

Composition of PUL Fabric

PUL has 2 sides.

One side is a polyester knit, so has a slight stretch which is great for clothing.

The other side has a laminate coating applied.

It&#;s slippery and shiny &#; this is the waterproof bit.

• PUL is soft & flexible
• It doesn&#;t really crease
• It air dries in super quick time
• It&#;s safe &#; there&#;s no lead, phthalates or BPA

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What is Sandwich PUL? 

As well as single layer PUL we also stock sandwich PUL which works in the same way but instead of being composed of 2 layers of fabric there are 3 layers. The layer of laminate is sandwiched in between 2 layers knit fabric. This is especially helpful if you don&#;t want to have the shiny laminate side against the skin as it&#;s hidden away between the knit layers. It&#;s also stronger so if you are applying a kind of fastener such as KAM snaps, extra reinforcement isn&#;t required around the fastenings.

Uses: Cloth nappies and wraps, anoraks, waterproof trousers, wet bags, swim bags, changing mats, changing bags, mattress protectors, pillow protectors, baby bibs, picnic blankets, incontinence products, anywhere you need a waterproof, breathable layer.

Is there a right or wrong side?

We ALWAYS get asked this.

Is there a right side to ensure &#;waterproof-ness&#;?

There isn&#;t really, it&#;s a personal preference.

The fabric will be waterproof no matter which side you choose, so go with the look that pleases you most!

That said, for aesthetic & comfort reasons I usually use the knit side as the &#;right&#; side most often.

It&#;s more comfy if your project will be close to the skin.

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Tips for sewing with PUL fabric

&#;&#;  Needle: Use a stretch needle

&#;&#;  Stitch Length: Use 3mm stitch length

&#;&#;  Machine Foot: A walking foot is helpful. If your machine foot is sticking then you can apply a bit of Scotch Magic Tape to the base of your normal machine foot

&#;&#;  Thread Type: Polyester thread is recommended to match the fabric composition

&#;&#;  Sealing sewing holes: When you sew your needle will leave tiny holes behind in the laminate layer which MAY affect the waterproof effectiveness of your garment.

These holes are easily resealed &#; either:

&#;&#; Pop your garment in the tumble dryer on low for 20 minutes

&#;&#; Or if you&#;re using our White PUL it&#;s weldable so just iron it (using a pressing cloth!) and the holes will seal!

&#;&#;  A special note regarding our own brand of white PUL &#; we get this manufactured ourselves here in the UK & it has some very special properties:

&#; Its waterproof YET breathable

&#; Its medical grade

&#; Its weldable giving you a completely sealed seam (Look! No leaks!)

&#; Its fungistatic which &#; apart from being a brilliant word &#; means it inhibits the growth of fungi & bacteria ?

&#; Its double laminated &#; whaaaat&#;s that?! It means it lasts longer & is less likely to delaminate over time as it&#;s washed loads

&#; Its fire retardant

Uses For PUL Fabric

Love the sound of PUL? So where can you use it?! Well&#; anywhere you need a waterproof layer really&#;. here&#;s some handy projects on our blog!

Other ideas include&#;.

• Waterproof trousers
• Wet bags
• Cloth Nappies (We have a guide all about these here)
• Changing mats
• Changing bags
• Picnic blankets
• Pillow protectors
• Incontinence products
• Cloth sanitary protection

Have you sewn with PUL fabric? Have you got any tips to share?

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