All About Period Panties: The What, the How, and the Why?

What Are Period Panties?

Designed with built-in absorbent layers to keep one feeling dry and comfortable during the period, period panties are a perfect supplement for traditional menstrual products. Available in a variety of fits and a range of absorbency levels, these panties offer the right balance of comfort, protection and style.

How Do They Work?

Period panties are designed to offer multifaceted protection by trapping blood flow and providing leak-proof comfort using specialized materials.

1. Absorbent Core: The major role in period panties is played by absorbent fabric, which traps the flow through its moisture-wicking, highly absorbent layers, leaving the wearer feeling fresh and free of leaks and discomfort during that time of the month.

2. Moisture-Wicking Layer: For all the times one may have wished for undergarments that could prevent the uneasy, wet feeling, moisture wicking fabric comes as the answer. This soft and breathable fabric sucks out the moisture from the skin, leaving the wearer feeling dry and comfortable throughout the day, akin to a stylish personal humidity control system.

3. Leak-Proof Layer: This layer acts as the final layer of protection for the period underwear by acting as a shield that prevents leaks. It is literally like having all your bases covered with ultra-reliable protection for long-lasting comfort.

4. Anti-Microbial Properties:Period panties also undergo special fabric treatment to inhibit growth of bacteria to ensure long lasting freshness.To further boost one’s confidence, period panties are also designed to eliminate unwanted scents and leave one feeling fresh and breezy.

Why Period Panties?

1. Environmentally Friendly: By doing away with disposable period products that contribute to the landfill and choosing a sustainable option in the form of period panties, it’s a win-win for both the user as well as the environment.

2. Cost-Effective:As a one-time purchase, period panties are a cost-effective solution that removes the monthly expenditure on pads and tampons, bringing a visible impact in the long run. Additionally, they have one covered in times of emergency with no more emergency runs to the store.

3.Washable: The ability to wash period panties is among their major perks,making them reusable, eco-friendly,and super convenient. All they require is a simple rinse post their use during the period, after which they can be machine-washed with regular laundry. Their moisture-wicking, odor-resistant fabrics make them easy to clean and quick to dry, making them ready whenever required.

4. Comfort Redefined: With the absence of itchy, uncomfortable materials, period panties can provide maximum comfort during that time of the month.

With their meticulous construction and perfect blend of function and fashion, period panties are redefining one’s period routine by offering a comfortable, sustainable and convenient option to enjoy comfort and freedom during the monthly cycle.

The article is authored by Shelagh Commons, Chief Product Development Officer at Jockey