Citation

Snelling CE, Brown A. Am. J. Dis. Child. (1911) 1930; 39(1): 9-17.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1930, American Medical Association)

DOI

10.1001/archpedi.1930.01930130021002

PMID

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Abstract

In 1926, Faber and Haddon published some interesting results on investigation of relative value and advantages of the various fabrics used in infants' underclothing. In the present paper are reported the results of a study of the different properties of the various fabrics used in the manufacture of infants' underclothing and diapers. The following points are considered:

Power of heat retention.
Moisture absorption and loss.
Porosity.
Skin irritation and allergy.
Cleansing strength and durability.
Relative cost.