Why the switch from plastic to a cloth backing?

Question

why did diaper companies switch from plastic backings to cloth like backings?

Answer 1

Perhaps it is to do with the toxicity of polyvinyl chloride component in pvc based plastics

Answer 2

Well they when they make diapers in the plastic and if people don't like the enviroment then they will just throw out the plastic out on to the streets and then the animals will try to eat it and they will die sooooooo thats probably why that they started to use the cloth bagging to save the enviroment i hope that i helped  

Answer 3

Because the cloth is much more breathable and comfortable for baby.  

Answer 4

because the plastic did not breath as well and caused more rashes.  I hate the old plastic disposable diapers, they are much nicer than what they used to be.

Answer 5

It's probably the same reason that grocery stores give you the option of buying a cloth bag to put your groceries in, rather than using up paper or plastic: to make people feel that they are helping prevent waste for the environment.