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Our Pad Launch


By Hannah Jackson.

 We are incredibly excited to announce we will begin selling our own reusable menstrual pads soon! A huge amount of effort has gone into the creation of these pads and everything from the materials to packaging has been considered. We believe in dignified and comfortable menstruation and believe our pads - both as products and as examples of our ethics - will add to that. 

 About our pads.

 Our pads are made of four layers of the best material to ensure comfort and provide protection against leaks. The top two layers of our pads are recycled cotton, which is gentler and more comfortable against the skin than disposable pads. As well as being extra sustainable by using recycled cotton, no two pads are the same! Our nylon core is leak proof and comfortably absorbent, although the number of times you'll have to change it depends on your flow.  


Who made my pads?

 Sustainability is incredibly important to us, being the driving force behind our philosophy of selling reusable pads. However, we believe sustainability is nothing without strong ethics, and because of this we are pleased to announce our pads are made ethically in India, in a  factory that pays its workers fairly and maintains good working conditions. Because of the importance of working with a good factory, our initial launch date was pushed back due to the pandemic as production was paused to ensure the safety of the workers. 

 Where to buy

 As this is a limited launch, our pads will only be available through our website. One of our main concerns when starting the manufacturing process was accessibility; like with poor ethics, we don't believe sustainable products can be truly sustainable unless they are affordable and accessible, which is why we retail our pads for £4.99.
(Extra feel-good info: a section of our profits from the pads will go towards creating workshops for our educational outreach programme in India, run with the help of members of the community!)

 Caring for your pads

 There are a number of tips to ensure the best care for your pads. In preparation for our launch the Free Flow team put together this guide to using and caring for menstrual pads based on researching existing tips and our experiences testing our product. We also have a care guide on our website, and a helpful graphic too!

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