Rating of the most impractical materials for children's clothing

Material	Description	Pros	Cons
Polyester	This is the name for all polyester fibers and materials obtained from polyethylene terephthalate melt. Most often, this material is not used in its pure form for children's clothing. It is added to natural or synthetic fabrics, making them more durable. Polyester allows you to remove the antistatic effect, which may be unpleasant for a child.	High level of durability. It is difficult to tear children's clothes; Wear resistance even with long-term use; The material retains its shape well; Virtually wrinkle-free; The color will not fade with constant exposure to the sun.	Difficulty in care. In order for polyester to last a long time, it needs to be properly cared for and special cleaning products should be selected; It is necessary to iron the fabric correctly (at a temperature of no more than 30 degrees). Otherwise, folds will appear on the fabric, which will be very difficult to remove; The fabric does not allow air to pass through well, so the baby’s skin will not be able to “breathe” well; The fabric is quite stiff, so it is not used for newborn babies.
Flannel	Flannel is a fabric that is made from dense threads and has a complex weave. It is often used to make baby clothes and bed linen. These can be bonnets, rompers, undershirts, but it is in the production of diapers that this material is used most often. Flannel has several types: wool, semi-wool or cotton.	Softness. Flannel has a soft coating, regardless of the type of material. Therefore, it is perfect for making clothes for a newborn baby; High strength and wear resistance due to dense and reliable weaving of fabric threads; The material heats up quickly and retains heat for a long time; Flannel does not cause allergies, as it has a natural composition; The material does not require special care.	Over time, especially on low-quality flannel, pellets will form, which are unpleasant for the child’s body; The fabric takes a long time to dry. The child very often stains clothes with food or drinks. After washing, flannel items will take a long time to dry; The fabric wrinkles very much, even with light mechanical impacts. But it is easy to iron.
Kapiton	A fabric that is made from two or three layers of strong thread. This is a knitted fabric that is almost 100 percent made of natural cotton. Its features include: a voluminous texture and wear resistance. It is usually used to make warm children's clothing, as capiton retains heat well.	Long service life. Kapiton is considered one of the most durable fabrics, as it is very difficult to spoil or tear it; The material is pleasant to the touch, the child will be comfortable in clothes made from this fabric; Does not fade during use and washing; Hypoallergenic fabric; Kapiton does not accumulate static electricity; Strength and elasticity; It is highly breathable, allowing the baby's skin to breathe; Keeps you warm.	If the capiton does not contain synthetic fibers, the material will quickly fade, so the appearance of the clothes will deteriorate very quickly; The fabric shrinks a lot during washing, so it is inconvenient to put on clothes after washing and the child may feel discomfort in them; Complexity of care. It is necessary to properly care for the capiton: choose special cleaning products, powders and set the temperature conditions indicated on the labels.