I've been using period underwear for years as a replacement for disposable liners. Recently, I wanted to add a couple to my collection. I like the ones that I have, but that exact pair is no longer available. And so...the search began again.
I prefer natural fibers to synthetic fibers...and organic cotton to tencel. The brand I had landed on during my previous search (Lunapads) rebranded to Aisle + now uses a tencel/organic cotton blend rather than organic cotton. This is still preferable to the vast majority of other period underwear brands who use synthetic materials, but it prompted me to do a little bit more investigating.
Not only are synthetic fabrics oil derived, they do not biodegrade. Synthetic fibers produce plastic microfibers that end up in oceans, air, fish, drinking water + even in our blood. Years ago, when synthetic period underwear were the only option, I tried some + found the synthetic fabrics too compressing for my crampy periods...and sweaty too.
Period has some organic cotton offerings, but the absorbency level I wanted did not have a corresponding natural fiber option. When I asked about the working conditions of their garment workers, I received a very polite response that they did not know...but should maybe look into that. I gently encouraged them to do so, especially since period products are inherently connected to women + most garment workers are women.
I prefer natural fibers to synthetic fibers...and organic cotton to tencel. The brand I had landed on during my previous search (Lunapads) rebranded to Aisle + now uses a tencel/organic cotton blend rather than organic cotton. This is still preferable to the vast majority of other period underwear brands who use synthetic materials, but it prompted me to do a little bit more investigating.
Not only are synthetic fabrics oil derived, they do not biodegrade. Synthetic fibers produce plastic microfibers that end up in oceans, air, fish, drinking water + even in our blood. Years ago, when synthetic period underwear were the only option, I tried some + found the synthetic fabrics too compressing for my crampy periods...and sweaty too.
Period has some organic cotton offerings, but the absorbency level I wanted did not have a corresponding natural fiber option. When I asked about the working conditions of their garment workers, I received a very polite response that they did not know...but should maybe look into that. I gently encouraged them to do so, especially since period products are inherently connected to women + most garment workers are women.
I decided to try Modibodi. They are made from bamboo viscose rather than organic cotton + come from Australia, but are less expensive than Aisle. Modibodi has some statements about fair wages in their factories + work they are currently doing to trace their supply chain. Modibodi offers an almost completely biodegradable pair (just cut off the waistband before composting). They just aren't my preferred absorbency or color.
I really like the ones I bought. I've used the first one I purchased for a month + would truly wear them any day of the month. They are that comfortable + work as I depend on them to do too.
I would love to have found some completely compostable, comfortable, effective, leak-proof underwear priced + sized for everyone...and made from American-grown, organic cotton, spun + sewn close to the farm...with all those involved in the supply chain receiving fair wages + healthy working conditions. As usual, I'm doing the best I can for now.
If you decide Modibodi is something you'd like to try, you can click through the links here to receive $15 off your purchase. I would receive $15 off a future purchase too. Thank you so much!
Love,
Jane
I really like the ones I bought. I've used the first one I purchased for a month + would truly wear them any day of the month. They are that comfortable + work as I depend on them to do too.
I would love to have found some completely compostable, comfortable, effective, leak-proof underwear priced + sized for everyone...and made from American-grown, organic cotton, spun + sewn close to the farm...with all those involved in the supply chain receiving fair wages + healthy working conditions. As usual, I'm doing the best I can for now.
If you decide Modibodi is something you'd like to try, you can click through the links here to receive $15 off your purchase. I would receive $15 off a future purchase too. Thank you so much!
Love,
Jane
