I love finding alternatives that make life easier and look after our planet. I'll take a comfortable, reusable pair of period pants over old-school, crinkly plastic disposables any day! There is a vast array of sustainable period care on the market these days and there are a few comfortable and fabulous options made by UK companies. They may be manufactured abroad, but they are ensuring that their whole chain is as ethical as possible by paying their workers fairly, providing safe working environments, and ensuring ethical production standards.
The ultimate all-rounder; WUKA
Standing for 'Wake Up Kick Ass', WUKA create complete confidence with every single wear of their period pants. Their creative styles range from everyday hipster briefs to pretty lace high-waists and seamless options that give you zero visible panty lines. They also have heavy-flow options that can hold up to four tampons' worth of fluid, giving you total peace of mind all day long. If you want a reliable period experience, this is where you need to go.
Get blown away with Flo
The period pants from Flo are ultra-soft, and their focus on keeping things eco-friendly is something we absolutely love. Flo ticks all the boxes when it comes to ethics; they use premium organic cotton and sustainably sourced bamboo, completely carbon-neutral shipping, and 100% recyclable packaging. They are a brilliantly inclusive, female-founded UK business that gives back by donating a portion of their profits to several charities.
They also make organic cotton tampons and bamboo period pads/liners without bleach and fragrances. There's nothing nasty in them so you won't get a rash, or feel uncomfortable or sore. For me personally, finding pads from Flo was life changing as I became allergic to traditional/plastic pads after the birth of my children.
Nixi Body - your stylish bestie
Nixi Body are best known for keeping girls and women in sports, and proving to them that your period doesn't have to stop play. They make beautifully designed, leak-proof underwear, suitable for periods as well as light bladder leaks. They boast a HUGE range of sizes from age 9 up to a 4XL. Although their focus has always been around sport, they can be worn every day, with different styles and absorbencies to suit everyone.
Which one will you try first? Are there any other UK made eco-friendly period brands that you think we need to try? Let us know!