Managed to get hold of a pack of new size 7s,
This could be promising for size 8 as there exactly the same size as the current size 7.
I dont know if this is how cottontail does it. but, the length and width are of the core rectangular section, and a tab to tab across the rear of the nappy with the tabs stretched right out, all measurements in cm.
Current size 7 New size 7
Lengh. 55. 55
Width. 22.6. 23
Tab to tab. 62. 62
I also done a dip test, to give an idea of there absorbency, all weights in grams, left in a basin of warm water for 90 seconds an hung to dry for 10 mins,
Dry weight. Wet weight. Water absorbed
Current. 42. 2184. 2142
New. 35. 2132. 2098
So the new design weighs a bit less, and isn't as absorbent.
The new designs are nice but not very pampersy if that makes any sense, there a simple pencil sketch, filled in with pastel water colours. There very organic and babyish compared to the old computer drawn characters, the green sides and outer edges are gone, the design overall is much simpler and cleaner looking.
All the offers the supermarkets have on pampers end next week, i expect the size 8 to appear in tesco first, then in other stores near the end of the month.