How the Calin Bleu have evolved over the years.

As promised, we're answering your questions about baby slings on our baby wearing FAQ.

Yesterday, Cynthia asked us why the Cool Wrap she bought was different from the one she saw at a recent Sling Meet.

The Calin Bleu cotton wraparound slings have evolved over the years. We used to hand-dye the fabric. This process left the fabric crinkly. Apart from the cost involved, it also meant that the customer had to set the dyes before using their baby sling.

In Spring 2006, we moved to different dyeing process. The fabric is actually the same but is much softer and flatter. It's still best to give your baby wrap a quick wash before using it to fluff up the fibres but it is no longer necessary to set the dyes. The colours don't run, even the darker colours!

The fabric is custom-dyed in the UK for Calin Bleu, the environmental agency controls dyers to make sure that the dye residues are filtered so that nothing harmful is rejected in the environment. We also make sure that none of the components used can be harmful.

You may also notice that the hems are sewn slightly differntly. Hems are crucial in wraparound slings, especially light wraps like the Cool Wraps to ensure that they are comfortable, even with heavier children. Based on our research, customer's feedback and our suppliers' suggestions, we continue to improve our wraps so that you and your baby can be comfortable.

Remember, if you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us.