We put all of the diapers and liners into absorbency categories. Lots (different harvests) of cotton and hemp can absorb slightly differently from one to the next so we felt that a range was best for comparing the diapers and liners. Even if we sell the diapers and liners in dozens or 10/6 packs, the ratings are for a single diaper/liner. Unless otherwise indicated the rating is for a large sized diaper.
- These liners absorb less than 3 ounces.
- These liners absorb between 3 and 5 ounces.
- These liners/diapers absorb between 5 and 6.5 ounces.
- These diapers absorb between 6.5 and 7 ounces.
- These diapers absorb between 7 and 8.5 ounces.
- These diapers absorb between 8.5 and 9.5 ounces.
- These diapers absorb between 9.5 and 10.5 ounces.
- These diapers absorb between 10.5 and 12.5 ounces.
- These diapers absorb from 12.5 up to 14++ (wow!) ounces.
Just for comparison an ultra absorbent paper diaper absorbs about 20 ounces (toddler sizes even more) - that's a lot, icky to think about all of that pee in one place for any length of time, but a lot. At that point the ultra-trim paper diaper is thicker than most cotton diapers.