Snap or Hook-and-Loop Fastener for Diaper Covers? Differences in Fastening Methods

2019-02-14

We will adjust the diaper to the child’s size by lengthening and widening it as they grow.

Width adjustment at the waist: The diaper is adjusted using snaps or hook-and-loop fasteners. Hook-and-loop fasteners allow for a quick and very precise fit of the diaper around the waist. The snaps are sewn closely together, ensuring that the diaper will be properly fastened. Additionally, snaps are a very strong fastening, and the child won’t be able to unfasten them by themselves. For older, stronger children, it can happen that they manage to undo the hook-and-loop fastener.

To protect the hook-and-loop fasteners from damage during washing, diapers are equipped with special fastener protectors to which we attach the hook-and-loop fasteners before washing. This way, the hook-and-loop fastener won’t snag on other materials during the wash cycle, preventing damage to either the fastener or the fabric.

Snaps or Hook-and-Loop Fasteners – Which to Choose?

Whether you choose a diaper cover for your child with snaps or hook-and-loop fasteners depends entirely on your personal preferences. Both a diaper fastened with snaps and one fastened with hook-and-loop fasteners will stay securely in place.

Diaper with hook-and-loop fasteners – Features:

Precise adjustment
Quick and simple fastening, likely preferred in daycare
Can be undone by an older child
With heavy use, the hook-and-loop fastener may wear out over time, but it can always be replaced
Be sure to fasten the hook-and-loop before washing to prevent it from sticking to other fabrics
May require occasional cleaning to remove lint