Abstract

In a reusable diaper, it is known to sew layered absorbent material together and apply a variable width fastening system to make an absorbent diaper which does not require folding or pinning. A structurally simple, multi-layered diaper includes a generally rectangular absorbent panel with one flaring end and a pair of laterally extending arms at the other end thereof, a pair of parallel, laterally extending fastener strips on the outer surface of the flared end of the panel to facilitate adjustment in width and length, fastener tabs on the inner surfaces of the arms for coupling with one of the fastener strips to secure the diaper in the use position; and an auxiliary pad, one or both ends of which are connected to the inner surface of the panel, whereby air can circulate around the pad to facilitate faster drying of the laundered diaper.