Cloth bandage

A woman uses about 35003700 disposable pads and tampons over a 10-year period. With cloth pads that have a lifespan of approximately 10 years, you only need 1520 pads in the same period - depending on use, washing, and flow.

You also avoid bleaches, adhesives, and perfumes, which many find cause itching, irritation, and rashes. Cloth pads offer a clean, soft, and durable solution for your period.

Sizes and Quantity

Cloth pads from Women's Place are available in four sizes:

• 20 cm (panty liner)
• 25 cm (day pad)
• 30 cm (night pad)
• 40 cm (postpartum or longer night pad)

Most women use about 36 panty liners, 912 day pads, and 36 night pads during a menstrual cycle, depending on how often they wash. If you're unsure, you can start with our starter pack, which includes three different sizes.

Material and Construction

• Outer layer: 30% cotton, 70% bamboo
• Inner layers: 100% organic GOTS-certified cotton
• 4 layers of absorbent cotton
• 1 layer PUL-coated fabric (waterproof)

This makes the pads just as leak-proof and absorbent as disposables, but without unnecessary chemicals.

Handling and Use

1. Orientation: The front side has two vertical seams; the back is marked with "Womens Place". Place the backside down against the underwear, fold the wings under and close with buttons at the back. The top cotton layers should face the skin, while the PUL-coated layer should face downwards.

2. After Use: Rinse off most of the blood with cold water in the shower if possiblethat preserves the pads lifespan best. If you dont rinse it immediately, you can place the pad in a wetbag (waterproof and odour-proof bag) until washing. There is no strong odour when stored in a wetbag.

Washing Cloth Pads

1. Pre-wash (cold rinse): If you haven't already rinsed the pads one by one, you can put them directly into the washing machine on a cold rinse cycle or rinse them by hand in the shower.

2. Main Wash (60 °C): Wash the pads with other boil wash items at 60 °C.

   • Avoid bleaches and fabric softeners these can damage both the cotton and the waterproof PUL.

3. Drying: Hang the pads to air dry. Do not use a tumble dryer, as the heat can damage the waterproof coating.

4. Once the pads are completely dry, they are ready to reuse.

A woman uses around 3500–3700 disposable pads and tampons over a 10-year period. With cloth pads that have a lifespan of approximately 10 years, you can make do with only 15–20 pads in the same period - depending on use, washing and bleeding.

You also get rid of bleaches, glues and perfumes, which many find cause itching, irritation and rashes. Cloth pads offer a clean, soft and durable solution for your period.

Sizes and quantities

Cloth pads from Women's Place are available in four sizes:

• 20 cm (panty liners)
• 25 cm (day pads)
• 30 cm (night pads)
• 40 cm (postpartum pads or longer night pads)

Most women use approximately 3–6 panty liners, 9–12 day pads and 3–6 night pads during a menstrual period, depending on how often they wash. If you are unsure, you can start with our starter pack, which contains three different sizes.

Material and construction

• 100% organic GOTS-certified cotton
• 4 layers of absorbent cotton
• 1 layer of PUL-coated fabric (waterproof)

This makes the pads as dense and absorbent as disposable pads, but without unnecessary chemicals.

Handling and use

1. Direction: The front has two vertical seams; the back is marked with “Women’s Place”. Place the back side down against the briefs, fold the wings under and close with buttons at the back. The top cotton­ layers should face the skin, while the PUL-coated layer should face down.

2. After use: Rinse off the worst blood in cold water under the shower if possible— it preserves the life of the bandage best. If you do not rinse immediately, you can put the bandage in a wetbag (waterproof and odorproof bag) until washing. A strong odor does not form when stored in a wetbag.

Washing cloth napkins

1. Pre-wash (cold rinse): If you have not already rinsed the napkins one at a time, you can put them directly in the washing machine on a cold rinse program or hand wash them under the shower.

2. Main wash (60 °C): Wash the bandages together with other household laundry at 60 °C.

   • Avoid bleaches and fabric softeners – these can damage both cotton and waterproof PUL.

3. Drying: Hang the bandages to air dry. Do not use a tumble dryer, as the heat can destroy the waterproof coating.

4. When the pads are completely dry, they are ready for reuse.

A woman uses around 3500–3700 disposable pads and tampons over a 10-year period. With cloth pads that have a lifespan of approximately 10 years, you can make do with only 15–20 pads in the same period - depending on use, washing and bleeding.

You also get rid of bleaches, glues and perfumes, which many find cause itching, irritation and rashes. Cloth pads offer a clean, soft and durable solution for your period.

Sizes and quantities

Cloth pads from Women's Place are available in four sizes:

• 20 cm (panty liners)
• 25 cm (day pads)
• 30 cm (night pads)
• 40 cm (postpartum pads or longer night pads)

Most women use approximately 3–6 panty liners, 9–12 day pads and 3–6 night pads during a menstrual period, depending on how often they wash. If you are unsure, you can start with our starter pack, which contains three different sizes.

Material and construction

• 100% organic GOTS-certified cotton
• 4 layers of absorbent cotton
• 1 layer of PUL-coated fabric (waterproof)

This makes the pads as dense and absorbent as disposable pads, but without unnecessary chemicals.

Handling and use

1. Direction: The front has two vertical seams; the back is marked with “Women’s Place”. Place the back side down against the briefs, fold the wings under and close with buttons at the back. The top cotton­ layers should face the skin, while the PUL-coated layer should face down.

2. After use: Rinse off the worst blood in cold water under the shower if possible— it preserves the life of the bandage best. If you do not rinse immediately, you can put the bandage in a wetbag (waterproof and odorproof bag) until washing. A strong odor does not form when stored in a wetbag.

Washing cloth napkins

1. Pre-wash (cold rinse): If you have not already rinsed the napkins one at a time, you can put them directly in the washing machine on a cold rinse program or hand wash them under the shower.

2. Main wash (60 °C): Wash the bandages together with other household laundry at 60 °C.

   • Avoid bleaches and fabric softeners – these can damage both cotton and waterproof PUL.

3. Drying: Hang the bandages to air dry. Do not use a tumble dryer, as the heat can destroy the waterproof coating.

4. When the pads are completely dry, they are ready for reuse.

The cloth napkins are OEKO-TEX certified. It is not a 100% guarantee for a chemical-free product, so please wash them a few times before use just to be safe.

The fabric may fluff a little at first, but these are just loose fibers that disappear in the wash. However, they can be removed with a scraper if they do not.

Washing cloth pads

Wash your cloth pads a few times before use.

When using:

Rinse your cloth pads in cold water before washing them - possibly added a little salt.

You can also choose a cold rinse in the machine.

Then wash your cloth napkins at 60-90 degrees in the washing machine.

Preferably avoid a tumble dryer, as it wears down the PUL layer a lot.

If you have enough napkins, you can wash them all at the same time.

2 packets mini, 4 packets normal and 2 packets night are often enough for a period.