Fabrics Order For The Waterproof Pillows And Beds? Need Help!

[SkullyChubby]

Hi, I'm thinking about making some cuddle pillows and soft beds or lounges for my piggies. For the reason my piggies just pee and poo anywhere they want and mostly in their beds therefore I'm considering make some waterproof ones. However, the order for placing these fabrics just confusing me.

Besides fleece ( I know fleece should be on the top for keeping the surface dry), I'm going to use polyester filling/polyester batting, zorb and pul together, what's order should I place these fabrics?

I really need some advices! Thank you very much!

 

[Wiebke]

Hi! Firstly, I would strongly advise you to consider that your piggies will not stop peeing on their beds but that with waterproof fabrics they will inevitably end up lying in their pee and ending up very messy.

All you need to try that out is wash your existing 100% polyester/acrylic pads with a softener; that seals the surface if you want to see the result for yourself before you buy anything.

Washable bedding is definitely preferable! Unfortunately, you won't be able to wean your piggies off that habit. All you can do is go with it and get or sew yourself some easily washable stuff.

 

[SkullyChubby]

Hi! Firstly, I would strongly advise you to consider that your piggies will not stop peeing on their beds but that with waterproof fabrics they will inevitably end up lying in their pee and ending up very messy.

All you need to try that out is wash your existing 100% polyester/acrylic pads with a softener; that seals the surface if you want to see the result for yourself before you buy anything.

Washable bedding is definitely preferable! Unfortunately, you won't be able to wean your piggies off that habit. All you can do is go with it and get or sew yourself some easily washable stuff.

Thank you for your reply!

The reason for placing a waterproof bed is I don't want the liner get wet so quick. My piggies have a very large c&c cage therefore I prefer wash the beds a lot rather than wash the whole liner... Fortunately (or unfortunately? ) they do LOVE pees where they lay down therefore the waterproof base bed cames out from my brain.

Thank you for your advice. I will try the different fabrics orders and fabrics combinations before I sew them together! Many Thanks!

 

[Wiebke]

Thank you for your reply!

The reason for placing a waterproof bed is I don't want the liner get wet so quick. My piggies have a very large c&c cage therefore I prefer wash the beds a lot rather than wash the whole liner... Fortunately (or unfortunately? ) they do LOVE pees where they lay down therefore the waterproof base bed cames out from my brain.

Thank you for your advice. I will try the different fabrics orders and fabrics combinations before I sew them together! Many Thanks!

Why not just line the underside of your beds and pillows with some plastic to prevent dripping through?

 

[SkullyChubby]

Why not just line the underside of your beds and pillows with some plastic to prevent dripping through?

All my old beds are store beds so they are not very soft and they are easily get really "watery"... Therefore I'm thinking anyway I need to make new ones maybe I can make them more creative to suit my piggies' habits

 

[Wiebke]

I find padded fleece pads with a plastic liner halfway through on the inside very useful, as they don't soak through and can be turned over, so they last longer. I also use extra pads in things like caves. There are people who make soft piggy furniture for fundraising.

This here is a German website with step-by-step picture patterns and measures - I would recommend at least 3-4 layers of padding than just one, but it is a good starting point. Some of Tunnels and beds I hand sewed with this guide are still in use several years after.
http://www.spikeskleinewelt.de/Kuschelecke.html

In my experience, anti-pil microfleece is the fleece that wicks best and leaves the driest surface (always washed without softener). It is not the cheapest fleece though, but it is durable and stands up to washing at higher temperatures.

 

[SkullyChubby]

I find padded fleece pads with a plastic liner halfway through on the inside very useful, as they don't soak through and can be turned over, so they last longer. I also use extra pads in things like caves. There are people who make soft piggy furniture for fundraising.

This here is a German website with step-by-step picture patterns and measures - I would recommend at least 3-4 layers of padding than just one, but it is a good starting point. Some of Tunnels and beds I hand sewed with this guide are still in use several years after.
http://www.spikeskleinewelt.de/Kuschelecke.html

In my experience, anti-pil microfleece is the fleece that wicks best and leaves the driest surface (always washed without softener). It is not the cheapest fleece though, but it is durable and stands up to washing at higher temperatures.

Thank you very much! The step-by-step website is really what I want! Thank you again!

 

[Wiebke]

You can prevent leaking even better if you place a layer of plastic right between two layers of padding on each side.