FAQ's on Cloth Pads and Menstrual Cups

Reusable cloth napkins/pads are same as winged disposable sanitary napkins/pads, but they are made up of cloth and can be reused.

Reusable cloth napkins/pads are:

Health friendly: They are healthy, soft and rash free. They do not contain chemicals, bleach, fluorescence agents or plastic layers.

Cost effective compared to disposable pads, as one napkin/pad lasts up-to 2-3 years or 75-80 cycles.

Environment friendly: They are environment friendly as they are reusable for years. 1 disposable pad is equal to 4 plastic bags, which stays in the environment for 700 years.

Yes, Indian culture has supported these clean and Eco-friendly cloth napkins since ages.

Only wet napkins like any other cloth can cause infections. If the napkins/pads are washed and sun dried properly, one napkin/pad can be used for more than 2 years without any health hazards.

Reusable cloth napkins/pads gives a rash free experience to the user. It feels soft and cooler during periods.

Soaking used pads in cold water prior washing it will make it stain free.

As often as you need preferably every 4-6 hrs.

We suggest you would need 7-8 pads per cycle, combination of days & night pads.

No, The secret is to first soak the pads in cold water for 30 minutes before washing. This ensures the pads to remain stain free. This is so, because blood contains protein, which rinses easily in cold water, while warm water clots protein, making it set in the fabric.

Our pads top layer is made of hosiery (t shirt) material cotton. The inside 4-6 layers of the pad is made of absorbent cotton. 2nd last layer of the pad is made with a PUL (polyurethane laminate) leakproof layer. Last layer of the pad is thin breathable, printed cotton layer.

Relax, many females experience a discolouration mark on the pads. It is possible when your vaginal secretions of blood and discharge become more acidic in pH. In the last days of period cycle, there is more vaginal discharge along with menstrual blood. The natural vaginal flora is acidic in a healthy state but can become more acidic at times, which may change the colour of the pad, as it is natural dye, its normal.

If you are travelling comfortably, staying at a hotel room or youth hostel, you can manage using your cloth pads just as you do in your home.

When wet, squeeze the water out of your pad. If the water is transparent, it means that the blood has been washed out of the inner layers of your pad.

Harmful bacteria can develop when the pads stay moist. Sun dry is best option.

Yes, our pads are BTRA certified as cotton pads, no dyes, no chemical, gels, dioxins are used in making them. Plus all the top layers are plastic free.

Yes, you can become a donor, reseller, distributer or earn referral benefit.

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Yes it is, washing the cloth pad blood is just like washing yourself after urination or after passing stools.

No, as the leak lock layer in the pad stops leakage & stains.

No, the liquid gets absorbed into the inner cotton layers. Many users feel less wetness and more comfort with cotton.

Plain Fabric is worn facing your body. Patterned leakproof side faces the underwear. Buttons are fastened around underwear.

The wings fold around your underwear and are fasted with a press button. We recommend wearing well/tight fitting underwear.

Wash new pads with soap prior to use. Pull the wet pad into shape before hanging it to dry.

Soak for 30 mins in cold water to remove all stains. Blood contains protein that rinses easily in cold water. Wash by hand with a mild soap. Rinse till water runs clean or put pad after soaking in a cloth bag and wash it in the washing machine. Do not use brush/ hot water/ bleach.

Pull the wet pad into shape to make it straight. Dry in direct sunlight/tumble dry on low heat. Once in 3 months, soak in warm water.

The international standard PUL (Polyurethane Laminate) makes our pads functional. This leak proof solution makes women confident to use the cloth pads. The PUL is currently the best option to minimise waste.

Put the used pads in any plastic bag/travel pouch. Soiled pads can be stored by folding the two ends inwards and fastening them with the buttoned flap. Carry them home to be washed at your convenience.

You can share your personal experience of choosing cloth pads and its comfort & feel. Please share your washing experience as people are scared to touch period blood.