Not sure which Domino Pad is the perfect pad for you? Please see the chart below (sorry we no longer carry 'Silkee')
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Bamboo Velour Natural |
Bamboo Velour Hand Dyed |
Silkee |
Minkee |
I prefer natural materials next to my skin |
x |
x |
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I would like a material made from a plant with natural antibacterial properties |
x |
x |
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I want a unique, one of a kind pad |
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x |
x* |
x * |
I don’t mind stains or have ways to avoid/clean them |
x |
x |
x |
x |
I am okay with stains but would rather they not ‘show’ |
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x |
x |
x |
I hate stains and want to avoid them completely if possible |
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x |
x |
I am okay with synthetic materials next to my skin |
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x |
x |
I want a pad that is free of animal products (wool/silk/etc.) and vegan friendly |
x |
x |
x |
x |
I want a pad that is hemp free |
x |
x |
x |
x |
I want the material that is least likely to pill |
x |
x |
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x |
I want a pad that is leak-resistant yet breathable (PUL free) |
x |
x |
x |
x |
I want the material with the fastest wicking capabilities |
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x |
x |
I want a top layer that is less absorbent so it dries faster |
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x |
x |
| I get hot easily and am looking for a less 'hot' top layer |
x |
x |
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I want the material with shortest nap |
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x |
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I want to avoid any kind of synthetic dye |
x |
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This is a close up of bamboo velour. It has a short pile and is right in between Silkee and Minkee as fas as fluffiness goes. It is made from natural fibers.
This is a close up of minkee. It is the fluffiest of our materials.
This is a close up of silkee. We are offering this version of Domino Pads for people who want a completely smooth material without any 'fluff' on top. Because it is completely smooth it is more likely than the other two to eventually show some pilling.
*Minkee/Silkee fabric is mass produced but has variations in the appearance of the material
** In regards to Domino Pads dyes:
We initially investigated the option to use natural dyes but decided against them because of the mordant necessary to make the natural dyes last.
I use synthetic Procion dyes which require only Soda Ash as the fixative.
Some additional info on natural dyes can be found here: http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/naturaldyes.shtml.
All of our pads are of course still available in natural/un-dyed - no synthetic dyes AND no mordant!
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