I posted this quick review on my Facebook page last week:
Apple Blossom Wovens Heirloom Fuchsia came to me totally broken in and super floppy, which is exactly what I expected from a Tencel blend. Compared to the linen Heirloom that I hosted earlier, this wrap is much softer and more stretchy. I generally do not like Tencel in machine woven wraps, but this is an exception (as it seems all ABWs are to my preferences!).
I used Fuchsia to wrap my 33+ lbs LittlerHill in Wendy’s Double Hammock with a candy cane chest belt. As I made the seat I could feel the stretch – it is a very stretchy wrap, a quality I usually have a hard time with, so I was concerned about sag with my heavy guy. However, as I made the chest pass, it was clear that this stretch was going to work in my favor – it wraps like an ace bandage, with super snugness and nice grippiness so that my tightening was effective but not overly so.
The width was very helpful in getting my passes in place with a tall wrappee (over 38”), and tying off gave a medium sized CCCB.
On our walk to preschool, I was pleasantly surprised that Fuchsia did not sag at all, event with the amount of stretch it has. Zero sagging. This wrap is super comfortable in multipass carries with a larger wrappee, and I think would be wonderful with a smaller wrappee or even a newborn in any size. Tencel makes for a soft wrap that is easy to break in, and that is perfect for any wrapper that wants something cushy and ace bandagey, and wants a soft, floppy wrap after the first wash and wear ?
