I am interested if anyone purchases brands of fleece, how much you pay for it, and how well it has performed.
I'd like to gather some information on this subject and actually compare how varied the market is. I feel like VetBed is extremely expensive where as other brands are relatively affordable.
I'm looking for fleece that is different than buying a blanket or a fabric (i.e. VetBed or Pro-Fleece brands, etc.). This is the veterinary fleece or whelping bedding type. It is usually more than 1/4" thick and comes in grades of density, for example, 1300 grams per square meter.
Here's my input: I use Sleepy Paws and I think I paid $20 for a 20"x30" piece. I use three in the cage and cut them to fit. It performs good. It really keeps the pigs dry and washes nicely. I wash it every three or four days and have no fraying or shrinkage. I think it would last a week between washing, but I have a bunch of mucky boys that put boar stink all over it. Any longer than a few days and I would need a gas mask. The trick is to get a good absorbent layer under it. I would only purchase again if I could get a better deal.
As far as other brands, I have looked at the Drymate brand and wondered if it worked, but have never purchased it. I checked out VetBed (in Canada) and was put off by how expensive it was. I have also looked at a brand called Jonart, thought it was a good deal ($23.00 for 30" x 60"), but I haven't got a present need to replace the fleece I have. I am also looking at getting the fabric outright, like from a fabric supplier, but this search has proved somewhat difficult.