Why Reusables?

Many people still think using reusable cloth pads are gross. We understand if you're one of them, but hear us out before making the decision to say no to cloth. Have you ever thought about what all the chemicals inside the disposable pads and tampons are doing to your body? Do you know how much is going to landfill every year from disposable pads and tampons? Do you keep track of how much you're spending on purchasing pads and tampons that you will be throwing away in a few hours? Read on so we can tell you all about it!

Conventional disposable pads and tampons contain irritating chemicals and additives that interfere with how our body works naturally. And you don't want these near you, especially at one of the most sensitive areas of your body! The skin of your labia is very thin and sensitive, and it absorbs very well. Think of all the chemicals entering your body! With hannahpads, you are safe from these unwanted substances. The top & absorption layers are unbleached and non-dyed. And it's organic cotton too! Why do we not use regular cotton? It's because 5 of the top 9 pesticides used to grow regular cotton are known cancer-causing chemicals. With organic cotton, you're also safe from these pesticides too. It's truly one of the most natural way to bleed through.
   

And in speaking of natural bleeding, your period shouldn't be thought of something gross or troublesome. It's a perfectly normal, natural, and healthy thing! Many people get the perception that it's gross especially because of the smell of a used disposable pad. (and yes, I was one of them too before.) But, did you know that your menstrual blood doesn't stink like that? The odor comes from the chemical reactions and bacteria that grows when blood is absorbed into the chemical-full pad. With hannahpads, it shouldn't smell like anything but your normal discharge & blood.  Get to know your body. Embrace what it's doing. 

 

Did you know one person uses up to 16,000, SIXTEEN THOUSAND pads and tampons over her lifetime? And it's not only the pads that we need to consider here. There's also all the packaging materials (also mainly plastic!) used to manufacture and ship out all the those disposable pads and tampons. Now I say that is a lot of waste dumped to landfill!

Hannahpads last you years before you throw them away to the compost bin. Cotton biodegrades, so that's where the pads go! (But, make sure to check with your municipality to confirm where cotton products are thrown away ;-) ) With hannahpads, you decrease your environmental footprint and feel good about it every month!
   
   

 

  

So now that you know why it's better to use reusable cloth pads, you are now wondering why hannahpad over many others? We've summed it up for you!

 
Organic Cotton 

All of hannahpad cloth pads have organic cotton layer on the inside where it touches your skin. No contact with residue of harmful chemicals or pesticides. The organic cotton is certified by Control Union.