There are 2 different type of cloth diapers, Birdseye and gauze. Birdseye is more expensive. It is more absorbent, dries faster, and is often used as sea towels. Gauze is light, and most parent prefer this type. There are many different ways cloth diapers come as.
Flat diapers are cheap, and are adjustable.
Prefolds are extra thick. Contour Has Velcro straps. Fitted holds a lot of weight. There are no chemicals in cloth diapers, unlike disposable diapers. Some dye in disposable diapers can damage the nervous system, liver, and kidney.