About NATIBABY

All materials used for slings and wraps are 100% dyed and knitted in the European Union according to the rigorous Standard 100 for the Oeko-Tex certificate.

To produce a wrap, we do not use generally available knit fabrics; all materials are produced in accordance with formulas designed by the company. This results from the fact that vast majority of cotton materials in common use is made from cotton scrap, and dyes applied very rarely have baby-friendly certificates. If we talk about quality, materials for NATIBABY stretchy wraps are a rarity in textile industry.

We control each manufacturing stage precisely. 

Materials for NATIBABY slings and wraps are manufactured in accordance with technical parameters specifically designed by NATIBABY specialists based on many years of experience.

Type of yarn, it's thickness, degree of twist, weaving density, type of dyes and weave (structure) are specifically selected to meet the requirements of comfortable and safe babywearing.
All those parameters are completely different if we take fabrics used for bed linen or clothing. Such fabrics are not designed for heavy duty such as carrying a 10-kilo baby or forceful tightening of the fabric. 

• NATIBABY slings and wraps fabrics have specifically selected weaving density and yarn thickness.  

NATI wrap, like second skin, adapts to the shape of the baby's body and uniformly supports baby's spine along its entire length. It also prevents the wrap from cutting into the caregiver's arms or under baby's knees.

• NATIBABY wraps are made with special weave  

providing proper stretching of the material, which is crucial for correct support of the baby's spine and comfortable spreading of the weight on shoulders of the carrying person. Those are cross twill weaves or precisely selected diamond and jacquard weaves. For bedding and clothing fabrics the simple linen weave is usually used. Wraps woven this way do not receive favourable reviews.

• NATIBABY slings and wraps are manufactured from long-fiber combed or carded cotton, 

which provides for long lasting use of a sling/wrap and high durability. NATIBABY slings and wraps can sustain loads of 600-1000 kilos.

• NATIBABY slings and wraps are dyed in accordance with Oeko-Tex standard 100 certificate

 which is much more rigorous, as far as the chemicals used are concerned then the "children safe" certificate(this certificate applies for older children, not the newborns) or even the "baby safe" certificate.

 

The most important information concerning the quality of NATIBABY slings and wraps:

• NATIBABY wrap has been tested in accordance to the requirements of the PN-EN 13209-2:2005 standard (soft carriers).
• Both textiles and final products are controlled by accredited laboratories.
• In order to keep up with the highest quality standards, the textile production and the sewing of the slings and wraps take place within European Union.
• NATIBABY wrap was created under supervision of experts and in accordance with rigorous physical and chemical parameters.
• They use the highest quality natural, 100% cotton yarn and safe dyes that are free from toxins, heavy metals, and other harmful substances.
• NATIBABY wraps gained recognition both in Poland and in many countries all over the world. Sales network includes many countries of the Western Europe as well as North America.

Features of NATIBABY wraps:

• Special weaves (including, among others, cross twill) ensure proper stretch of the fabric, evenly supporting the entire spine and baby's head.
• NATIBABY are among the thinnest and "breathable" wraps, which makes them comfortable also in warmer days and in the summer.
• Wrap tested in accordance with DIN EN ISO 13934-1 standard, sustains a load of a few hundred kilos.
• It is soft and nice so that the baby feels cozily, like in mommy's belly.
• Middle of the wrap is marked and makes tying easier.
• It carries the baby's weight perfectly, does not cut into the skin; baby does not sink into it; it is easy to tie; the knot is small and neat. That is why users of NATIBABY slings and wraps emphasize the products' comfort.

WOVEN WRAPS AND STRETCHY WRAPS

 

NATI slings are offered in two sizes:

• 4.6m (Standard)
• 5.2m (Maxi)

Some slings are offered also in different sizes.

Which sling size is the best for me?

If you want to choose the proper NATI sling size we recommend to check what clothes size you wear.
The table below presents clothes sizes and corresponding NATI sling sizes:

 

	Woman	Man
Standard	to 42	to 50
Maxi	44, 46, 48	52, 54
individual orders	50 and more	56 and more

Since cotton shrinks after washing, we produce the NATI slings a little longer.

Comparison chart

 

 

Care Instructions

Information on how to wash and take care of your NATIBABY wraps and slings 

Washing and caring of your wrap/sling depends on raw materials used to produce them. In general, most of the information is presented on the label attached to the wrap/sling, but in some cases additional knowledge might be helpful. Moreover, we have changed caring and washing instructions for some fibers over time.

No matter what is the composition of you wrap/sling, there are some important rules you should follow:

1)      First, each sling/wrap should be washed at 30 C (cold), 40 C (warm) or 60 C (hot), depending on maximum allowed washing temperature for a specific sling/wrap. You should not try on or use the sling/wrap before first washing. This is because, your sling/wrap must shrink to its designed length and its designed weaving density. Adequate weaving density is the condition for sling/wrap safety and durability. Shrinking occurs only during the first washing. If shrinking would keep occurring later then probably a mistake during washing of the sling/wrap happened.

2)      Sling/wrap should be washed in small amount of washing powder for babies. Using laundry liquid makes fiber too slippery, which, in some slings and wraps, may cause the threads to move during tying and tightening.

3)      Try to avoid washing the sling/wrap together with clothes with zippers or other sharp elements, as those may catch on the sling/wrap or pill the sling's/wrap's material.

4)      To avoid pulling of the sling/wrap, we suggest that you rather have a full load of your washing machine. This will protect your sling/wrap from milling about too much and rubbing against other clothes or slings/wraps during washing.

5)      It is worth to pay some attention to sweaters, fleece or jackets worn on top of your sling/wrap. Sharp edges of your zipper, heavy duty thread used in the inner side of your jacket (especially for pockets) may pill your sling/wrap in those places.

 

You can find the following symbols on the labels:

• ·       100% cotton

	Temperature: 60 °C (hot wash)
	Tumble Dry
	Do Not Bleach
	Iron with medium heat (110 °C - 150 °C)
	Do Not Dry Clean

 

• ·       Cotton / natural bamboo or bamboo viscose 

Bamboo viscose cannot be drenched too long. The maximum time of drenching and rinsing exceed 40-50 minutes.

	Hand Wash
	Temperature: 30 °C (cold wash)
	Do Not Tumble Dry
	Do Not Bleach
	Iron with medium heat (110 °C - 150 °C)
	Do Not Dry Clean

 

• ·       Linen / bamboo viscose 

	Hand Wash
	Temperature: 30 °C (cold wash) ,
	Do Not Tumble Dry
	Do Not Bleach
	Iron with medium heat (110 °C - 150 °C)
	Do Not Dry Clean

  

• ·       Cotton / linen 

	Temperature: 40 °C (warm wash)
	Tumble Dry
	Do Not Bleach
	Iron with medium heat (110 °C - 150 °C)
	Do Not Dry Clean

 

• ·       Cotton / wool or cashmere 

	Hand Wash
	Temperature: 30 °C (cold wash)
	Do Not Tumble Dry
	Do Not Bleach
	Iron with low heat (not to exceed 110 °C)
	Do Not Dry Clean

 The most common damage of a sling/wrap with wool occurs in the process of unintended felting Wool felting is caused by three factors:

1)      Higher temperature.

Because of this, you should wash your wool blend sling/wrap in a temperature not higher than 30 degrees (cold wash). 

2)      Operation of detergents with alkaline or acid reaction.

This is the reaction of, among others, washing powders and laundry liquids. Amounts usually used for washing are not dangerous to the sling/wrap, but, of course, it is better to use small amounts of those detergents.

It is more appropriate to use detergents of alkaline reaction then acid reaction, as the acid environment causes the wool to crush. Therefore, please avoid using e.g. citric acid to remove stains.

3)      The textile's mechanical mashing process.

Wool blend sling/wrap may felt if you wash it in a low (cold) temperature, but with small load of your washing machine. The sling/wrap has a lot of space then, which makes it "mill about and mash". In general, we rather suggest to hand wash the wool blend sling/wrap, but we know that many parents take the risk and wash them in a washing machine on a "hand wash" cycle with good results. If you decide to venture this method, please remember to have full load of your washing machine by adding other clothes and/or slings and wraps.

 

• ·       Cotton / silk or silk with ramie

	Special cycle for fine fabrics
	Temperature: 30 °C (cold wash)
	Do Not Tumble Dry
	Do Not Bleach
	Iron with medium heat (110 °C - 150 °C)
	Do Not Dry Clean

Silk is sensitive to sunlight and this is why silk blend slings and wraps should be dried in shade and stored in dark place.