It’s important to know what your body is touching. &SISTERS Premium Winged Sanitary Towels are made from organic cotton and are designed to enhance your well-being. They are hypoallergenic and pH neutral, making them perfect for sensitive skin. They are healthy and woven for maximum absorption, giving you ultimate peace of mind.
No synthetics. No harmful chemicals. No perfumes. No dyes. No plastic.
The sanitary towel is made for extra comfort, it is ultra thin, soft and breathable. Perfect to use alone or in combination with a menstrual cup. The Rib-Weave™ design ensures even absorption away from the skin to the absorbent cotton core, offering maximum absorption and maximum leakage protection without the use of chemical absorbents. The anatomically designed cushion provides a secure and comfortable fit.
- Light: perfect for light days and nights
- Medium: perfect for daytime and light nights
- Heavy: perfect for nights and heavy days
The sanitary napkin consists of two ingredients: organic cotton and a waterproof layer on the back that ensures that the skin remains clean and dry. This waterproof layer is made of biodegradable biopolymer derived from corn starch. The paper that is attached to the sanitary napkin is made of wood pulp and is fully recyclable.
Read in our blog Go with the flow: sustainable menstruation tips about which menstrual products you can use when you switch to a more sustainable lifestyle!
Bioplastic
Now you might think: biopolymer, isn't that plastic? That's right, biopolymer is a bioplastic that ensures that the sanitary towel is leak-proof. Bioplastic has the advantage over traditional plastic that it is made from renewable raw materials (corn starch) and that it is compostable. Because menstrual products have to be leak-proof and hygienically packaged, it is difficult to find a plastic-free alternative. Menstrual cups and reusable sanitary towels are not for everyone and because we want to offer sustainable menstrual products for everyone, we have chosen &SISTERS. As far as we are concerned, this is currently the best alternative on the market. Have you found something better? Let us know!
Organic cotton
Organic cotton is naturally soft, pH neutral, breathable and absorbent. The sustainably produced organic cotton is grown without the use of chemical fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides. The cotton is purified in a completely chlorine-free (TCF) process, which means that no chlorine or dioxins are used.
The cotton is grown and certified according to the Global Organic Textile Standards. GOTS is the gold standard for sustainable processing of products made from organically grown fibers. The GOTS certification guarantees that the cotton is ethically produced and made without chemical pesticides, forced labor, child labor or unfair wages.
Compostable
&SISTERS sanitary towels are biodegradable and compostable. Organic cotton sanitary towels are considered brown compost (just like paper and cardboard). Brown compost takes longer to break down than green compost, so it is a good idea to cut the product into pieces before putting it in the compost bin. It can take at least 18 months for a product to fully break down.
Packaging
The sanitary towels are individually wrapped in a bioplastic wrapper.
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&SISTERS was founded by mother and daughter, Claire and Lucy Lettice. &SISTERS believes that every woman deserves safe and sustainable menstrual care. &SISTERS natural menstrual products are better for your body, our planet and our fellow human beings. Regular period products can contain up to 9 different harmful chemicals including bleach, pesticides and fertilizers. &SISTERS certified organic cotton period products are sustainably produced, chemical free, recyclable and biodegradable and the nüdie menstrual cup is made from medical-grade silicone. Your body and the planet will thank you.
Millions of women and girls around the world stay home during their periods because they cannot afford menstrual products. &SISTERS is dedicated to changing the lives of thousands of women around the world and believes that gender never prevent anyone from getting an education. Because when you educate a girl, you educate a community. &SISTERS donates 10% of its profits to combat period poverty worldwide.
&SISTERS is committed to ensuring that their supply chain is free from slavery and human trafficking in any form. They continuously review all agreements and transactions with suppliers to ensure that all measures are adhered to. &SISTERS has introduced a code of conduct to oblige their suppliers to apply the same high ethical standards as &SISTERS.
&SISTERS is committed to supporting their grower communities and the rights of everyone involved in the production of their products, and to minimizing the carbon footprint during delivery and packaging. Menstruation is natural and &SISTERS believes menstrual products should be too.
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