So it’s that time of the month, and these days we know how much sanitary napkins and tampons that are full of plastic can and are choking our dumpyards, among other things, Lets not forget the rashes, irritation, and ickiness that comes with wearing plastic pads. Luckily there have been many innovations, and people who think the same way. From reusable pads made of cloth, to biodegradable ones, to pads made out of environmentally friendly materials, here’s our list of brands that are making sustainable pads.
7 Wellness Brands That Offer Sustainable Sanitary Pads & Napkin Options
Uniqlo
₹1990
Japanese apparel giant Uniqlo, are known for their top-notch street style, comfort, and on trend apparel right from the best of the best supima cotton tee shirts, puffer jackets, to knits. If you're already a Uniqlo fan, you're no stranger to their ability to fuse fashion with technology, with one of their notable products being these Absorbent Sanitary Shorts made from AIRism fabric. It comes with three layers of protection even for heavy period days. It also has a sweat wicking dry fit, is antibacterial, and is odor resistant. They're easy to wash by hand or machine wash, come in five colours, and are super sustainable since one can easily be used up to two years.
Be Me
₹249
Be Me is one of India’s first-ever menstrual hygiene brands that offer biodegradable, and sourced period essentials. They're homegrown, chlorine and fragrance and cruelty free as well as dermatologically tested. Their pads are made of Elemental Chlorine-free wood pulp-based SAP Paper, Corn and Bamboo Fiber Fabric, Oxo-Biodegradable Polyethylene, Bamboo Based Fabric. They come in three sizes so that you can choose according to your flow. Even their packaging is sustainable and environmentally conscious which we think is pretty great. What we love most about them is that they're quite affordable too.
Goli Soda
₹297
Goli Soda is doing good work when it comes to curating sustainable products. They have a range of colourful, easy to use, organic cloth pads and pantyliners that are reusable. Using cloth instead of plastic, and buttons and velcro instead of synthetic glue, these will last a while. And they’re comfy and easy to carry around (no crinkly announcements when you open one). Get a pack of one (day or night), four, or eight (for the whole cycle!), or pantyliners and feel your life change.
Carmesi
Have too much or too little to help your period? Carmesi has custom packs that you can subscribe to. They’re all light, but are quite solid when it comes to doing the job. We’ve tried it ourselves, don’t worry. Your custom box of pads will come with colour coded individual ones so you have the best experience.
The Woman's Company
₹279
A company for women, by women, they have a range of products that women will use and love! They make pads for teens and adults from organic cotton and biodegradable materials (including packaging). One box comes with 12 pads, so that should last at least one cycle depending on how heavy your cycle is. Also find standing pee sticks, pantyliners, razors, and menstrual cups. The pads are available on LBB Shop.
Heyday
For natural, toxin free, organic, rash free, plastic free, and biodegradable pads. With no synthetic chemicals Heyday’s pads are made with bamboo, and corn pulp. The plants are in fact grown in chemical free soil. They’re designed to be soft and absorbent. Even the covers and boxes are made in an environmentally friendly way. Basically good for you and the environment too! You can order panty liners, pads, and baby diapers from Heyday too!
Pee Safe
Yes, the name is meant for other functions of the body, but they make great sanitary napkins too. Making organic, biodegradable, cotton pads and liners. You get regular, overnight, and packs for your whole cycle. They also have subscription packs if you like their products. Pee Safe also has menstrual cups, toilet sprays and standing up pee sticks. They also have biodegradable disposal bags, so no guilt!