Pre-fold diapers are probably closest to what comes to mind

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Although there are no firm numbers and market studies are underway, it is estimated that only 10 percent of the U.S. diaper marketis using cloth diapers. I'm definitely bucking the trend, but Ihave good reasons.
Environment: According to a 1990 Environmental Protection Agencystudy, the average child uses more than 5,000 diapers during the30-month period before toilet training. This creates a little morethan 16 billion disposable diapers, or 2.7 million tons, requiringdisposal each year, the study says. Cloth is reusable.
Cost: My family pays 36 cents per diaper. Using 10 per day until myson is potty trained, about two years, would cost us almost $2,628.The startup cost for cloth diapers is around $200.
Health: I am uncomfortable with all the highly processed paper andplastic used to create disposable diapers. With cloth, I don't haveto worry.
OPTIONS
There are four basic types of cloth diapers. Each has itsadvantages, and it's not uncommon to change as a child grows.
Pre-fold diapers: These are probably closest to what comes to mind when someone says cloth diapers. They are rectangle-shaped sheetsof cloth that are folded and placed inside a separate waterproofcover or wrapped around the baby and secured. The diaper's layershave been folded to have a thicker panel near the center. Avariation on the pre-fold is the contour diaper. It ishourglass-shaped, fits neatly around the baby's bottom and isespecially good for newborns, who can soil at least 12 diapers aday. Price range for pre-folds: $14 to $36 per dozen, depending onsize. Price range for contour diapers: $7 to $10 per diaper.
Fitted diapers: These have everything but a waterproof layer.Fitted diapers are great for nighttime, especially if the child issleeping eight to 12 hours straight. This combination offers thegreatest variety of fabrics. A separate cover is required. Pricerange: $6 to $20 per diaper.
Pocket diapers: These are three-part diapers consisting of twounderwear-shaped panels with a highly absorbent pad stuffed in themiddle. These are the most popular diapers. A pocket diaper needsto be washed after every use but does not require a separate cover.The drawbacks to these diapers are cost and prep time. Price range:$18 to $20 per diaper.
All-in-one diapers: These come with built-in padding and awaterproof outer cover, eliminating the need for a separate cover.These may be the place to start if you are switching fromdisposable to cloth, but they are often more expensive than othercloth diapers and can take longer to dry. They must be washed afterevery use. Price range: $18 to $25 per diaper.
EXTRA STUFF
Covers: A diaper cover is put over a diaper to keep moisture in.They can be made of wool, fleece or polyurethane laminate (PUL) andcome in a variety of colors and patterns. They are often used tokeep diapers in place and are most often secured with Velcro. Pricerange: $6 to $50 per cover.