# Sustainable Seaweed Diapers Luisa Kahlfeldt's Reusable Cloth Diapers are Made with SeaCell By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-10-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-cloth-diapers References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/10/21/sumo-nappies-luisa-kahlfeldt-james-dyson-award/) & [luisakahlfeldt](https://www.luisakahlfeldt.com/) Plenty of parents make it a priority to purchase reusable cloth diapers and the Sumo style by Luisa Kahlfeldt is even more eco-friendly than most. The innovative design is made with SeaCell, a fabric made with the fibres of seaweed and eucalyptus—which means that the material is naturally antibacterial and better for a young child's skin. The design represents an alternative to [single-use diapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-bello) and is comprised of three layers: a soft, absorbent inner, an absorbent core and a waterproof, leak-proof outer. With technology from Swiss textile company Schoeller, the diapers remain waterproof without compromising their ability to be washed, biodegraded or recycled. To ensure a comfortable fit, the reusable cloth diapers were crafted to give them a natural stretch. The inventive design of the Sumo diapers won the Swiss James Dyson Award. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Cloth Diapers:** Development of eco-friendly reusable cloth diapers made from innovative materials. - **Seaweed-based Fabrics:** Innovations in using seaweed-derived materials for the clothing and textile industries. - **Antibacterial Materials:** Research and development of naturally antibacterial materials for various applications. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Textile Manufacturing:** Utilizing sustainable and eco-friendly materials in textile production. - **Baby Products:** Manufacturing of innovative, eco-friendly baby products. - **Medical Devices:** Improving materials used in medical devices through natural antibacterial properties. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Disposable Cotton Diapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disposable-cotton-diaper.md) - [Sleek Seaweed-Based Scrubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelp-clothing.md) - [Fungi-Powered Diapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycodigestible-diaper.md) - [Environmentally Conscious Baby Diapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treefree-diapers1.md) - [Subscription-Based Bamboo Diapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treefree-diapers.md) - [Ultra-Thick Sustainable Baby Wipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/99-waterbased.md) - [Gentle Baby Wipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parasol-co.md) - [Biodegradable Undergarments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparepair-underwear.md) - [Cotton-Enhanced Diaper Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diaper-line.md)