TY - JOUR PY - 1930// TI - An investigation of some of the fabrics used in the manufacture of underclothing JO - American journal of diseases of children (1911) A1 - Brown, Alan A1 - Snelling, Charles E. SP - 9 EP - 17 VL - 39 IS - 1 N2 - 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.
LA - SN - 0099-0698 UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archpedi.1930.01930130021002 ID - ref1 ER -