Woven or elastic sling?

There are many different baby slings on the market. But not all slings are the same. Some are made of elastic fabric and others are woven.

But what is actually the difference?

Our sandiia wraps are woven with a jacquard weave. This gives them the beautiful patterns and diagonal elasticity. You could also say that the wrap is cross-elastic. This is normal and intended for a woven fabric, so that the wrap can be pulled tight over the baby's back and gives it the necessary support. Elastic wraps, on the other hand, are knitted fabrics, which means they are much more elastic. Knitted scarves, for example, are also more elastic than woven tea towels.

With a woven sling, one layer of fabric is enough to support your baby sufficiently. Of course, only if it is tied correctly. Because an elastic sling is much more stretchy, one layer of fabric is not enough to support it. There must always be three layers of fabric to support your baby sufficiently.

There are only a few ways to tie an elastic sling, whereas there are countless ways to tie a woven sling. You can also use a woven sling for much longer than an elastic one. The heavier your baby gets, the more the elastic sling gives way and becomes loose.

Here again all the advantages of the woven sling at a glance:

• firm hold and optimal support

• is very stable and does not wear out

• is nevertheless diagonally elastic

• allows beautiful patterns in the fabric

• allows different carrying options – even on the back

• allows the carrying of larger and heavier babies and children

• can also be used as a hammock

• can be used for a long time

By the way, we always recommend our longer wrap for those who are new to babywearing. This allows you to use almost all tying options.