If you’re someone who has a period, you must have reusable period pads on hand at all times! However, all reusable period pads are not created equal. Some pads use cotton while others use synthetic materials. Synthetic materials can be harmful to the body as they contain plastic and don’t breathe, creating the perfect environment for infections. Meanwhile, cotton is hypoallergenic, breathable, soft, and absorbent. However, traditional cotton requires lots of harmful chemicals and pesticides to grow which can also be harmful to the body.
The best reusable period pads use organic cotton, which has all of cotton’s great attributes but is also free from chemicals and pesticides. Here are the best options on the market right now.
Best Reuseable Period Pads
- Organic bamboo fleece and cotton muslin, with metal snap closure
- Anti-leak PUL layer
- Handmade
- Machine washable and dryable
- Free of plastics, allergen- and perfume-free
- Available in multiple sizes for varying absorbancies
- Organic cotton and lyocell, with metal snap closure
- 5 layers utilising DAMEdry™ technology
- Odour-proof inner layer and waterproof backing
- Made in Tunisia
- Made without harmful chemicals
- GOTS certified organic cotton with overlocked edges and metal snap closure
- Includes 2 inserts
- Light absorbency
- Made in the US
- 100% compostable
- Machine washable and dryable
- Free of plastics, artificial fragrances, adhesives, and chemical gels
- Also comes in plus for extra absorbency
- GOTS certified organic cotton with overlocked edges and metal snap closure
- Includes 2 inserts
- Light absorbency
- Shaped to fit perfectly in thong underwear
- Made in the US
- 100% compostable
- Machine washable and dryable
- Free of plastics, artificial fragrances, adhesives, and chemical gels
- GOTS certified organic cotton and bamboo fleece with plastic snap closure
- Waterproof fabric on back and wings for best containment
- Ships from London, UK
- Also comes in light and heavy
- 100% organic cotton and recycled polyester velcro closure
- Made in a socially certified factory in Bangladesh
- Remove and discard velcro and compost cotton pad at end of life
- No toxic adhesives
- Machine washable and dryable
- Comes in regular, heavy, and super heavy
WeeEssentials Ultrathin Pantyliner
- Organic and unbleached cotton with polyacetal resin snap closure
- Two layers of soft, absorbent cotton
- Ultra thin for light days
- Top stitched at the center to direct moisture
- Handmade to order
- Machine washable and dryable
Have you tried any of these reusable period pads? Leave a comment below and let me know what you recommend.
For more of my plastic free period recommendations, check out my blog post here.
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