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What are cloth menstrual pads?
what are cloth menstrual pads?
Cloth menstrual pads are non-disposable menstrual pads (yes, you have to wash them between uses). Sckoon OrganicPlus Cloth Menstrual Pads are made of 100% certified organic cotton plus built-in leak resistant sheet, which reduces a chance of leakage while maintaining breathability. They are really soft and comfortable, very unlike disposable pads! Cloth menstrual pads are considered healthy alternatives to disposable ones because the cotton it is made of is grown without pesticides, and the fabric was not treated using chemicals. Furthermore, like with the Mooncup, you aren’t contributing any trash to the environment!
If you would like to browse the cloth pads available at Applemilky, please click here.
Cloth pad quickies
1. It’s comfortable!
Cloth pads won’t make you feel sweaty and scratchy like plastic will. They will feel just like another layer of underwear so you can say goodbye to abrasions! The cloth pads have a non-allergenic nickel-free snap button closure so they will stay in place. The extra leak-resistant sheet will also give you peace of mind.
2. It’s free of dyes, bleaches and pesticides!
The Sckoon organic pads are made of certified organic Egyptian cotton which is grown without the use of pesticides, handpicked and treated without using chemicals. Organic doesn’t have to mean discomfort, Egyptian cotton is known to be the most luxurious cotton available ensuring that the pads are soft, absorbent, breathable and durable. Even the threads used are 100% organic cotton!
3. It’s convenient!
You don’t have to change the entire pad whenever it gets wet, the Sckoon organic plus cloth pads allow you to change just the liner instead of the entire pad. Carrying extra liners around is much more convenient and takes up less space in your handbag. The pads also come in a variety of sizes to suit your needs, whether it’s minis for light days, day pads for normal days, and overnight pads for heavy flow and overnight use. The pads also come in some cute and pretty designs so pads don’t have to be boring and yucky anymore!
4. It saves you money!
A woman spends about SGD$8 a month on disposable pads or tampons which can come up to about $100 a year. Sckoon Organic Cotton pads can last up to 6 years so you only need to spend not more than $200 for a start-up set at the beginning (compared to $600 over 6 years). The recommended start-up set includes 4 day pads, 2 or 3 night pads and 2 mini pads and an extra set or two of day liners. But if your flow is not too heavy, I personally recommend 2 day pads, 2 night pads and 4 or 5 mini pads instead because I find the day pads quite large and thick.
If you’re considering switching to cloth pads, here is an article that addresses some of the issues that most people have with switching to using washables, and here is another article
titled “The Period Predicament. Weighing all the costs of menstrual products”.
I’d like to know what you think about using cloth pads, so please leave a comment here or email me at abby@applemilky.org.
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stella on 09 Jan 2009 at 10:33 pm #
guess what when I try to sell the ideas of mooncup to my friends and colleague whose age range 26 – 30. I can’t believe they eek at what I had told them. So I m not sure will it be easy to sell in singapore
abby on 09 Jan 2009 at 10:48 pm #
Hi stella, to tell you the truth, I also eek-ed when I first heard about a menstrual cup. But here I am, a total convert, 3 years later. At least you informed them of it!
Who knows then they might just have an epiphany sometime soon!
Mel on 08 Feb 2009 at 8:27 pm #
It’ll be tough to sell initially but given time, I’m sure most women who are already using the menstrual cup will have no issues. I would buy the washable liners if u brought them in.
abby on 08 Feb 2009 at 10:29 pm #
I guess, but for those who already use the menstrual cup I’m not sure if they will have the need to use pads? I haven’t used my cloth pads since I used the mooncup.
But you are right, Mel. It’s like washing undies if you get them stained. You don’t just throw them away right? The stains aren’t impossible to remove. I think just a bit of soaking in cold water should get the stains out. In any case, a lot of cloth pads come in funky prints so any stains remaining won’t be so obvious.
I’m still looking around for a good distributor/source/brand of pads to bring in. I’ve only tried Lunapads so far and I’d like to explore other brands and systems such as the base+liner system. Also, other materials such as cotton or flannel etc.
If anyone has already been using cloth pads has comments or recommendations, please leave me a comment or email! I appreciate any input!
Jade on 28 Feb 2009 at 10:51 pm #
It sound great! Save the Earth and save money too!
sarah on 05 Mar 2009 at 2:29 pm #
yesss please sell it in SG!!! i’ve been looking for them everywhere!!!
abby on 06 Mar 2009 at 12:12 am #
Great! Thanks for your comments, guys. Now I can go into this with the confidence that I’m able to provide a service that people actually want! I’ve found a supplier that I feel comfortable with, so I’ll be making a purchase soon.
Cheers,
Abby
Hannah on 19 Mar 2009 at 9:08 pm #
Please sell them…I would like to own them. Its not easy to find them in Spore……n please email me if u’ve brought them in!!
abby on 19 Mar 2009 at 11:04 pm #
Hi all, I already have some stock of cloth pads. Please check out the shop from the tab above!
Feel free to email me if you have any queries about the sizes, materials or anything else.
alexis on 10 Apr 2009 at 1:42 pm #
Hi Abby,
Have you considered bringing in other brands of cups? E.g. Lunette or Lady cup?
Or other cloth pads that are AIO (All in one)?
Well, as I’m on MC for 3 week, I have been researching on menstrual cups and cloth pads. I’ve developed a keen interest in them.
I agree and understand with Stella and others that the idea(s) is a tad difficult to sell across. But I think we are getting nearer with people like you (Abby) who are willing to bring in the products, hence letting us (Singaporeans) have easier access to them.
A link (http://community.livejournal.com/menstrual_cups/) for all who are interested to know about menstrual cups.
abby on 24 May 2009 at 10:56 pm #
Hi Alexis, thanks for your kind comments. I’ve not yet considered bringing in other cups cos I’ve not tried any of the other brands other than the Divacup. And so far, I’ve been very pleased with my Mooncup.
I will consider bringing in other cloth pads, however it seems cloth pads aren’t a very popular product in the first place, so the costs incurred for purchasing more seem not very worthwhile at the moment. Although if sales pick up or I receive more positive feedback I might!
Thanks also for the link. I refer to that page alot in addition to the MoonKeeperDivas mailing list (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MoonKeeperDivas/)
Kimmie on 13 Jul 2009 at 6:00 pm #
Hi Abby,
I have tried cloth pads for the first time and I must say I really love them! It was totally comfortable the first time I tried it and it really isn’t as troublesome as I had imagined it to be. I guess disposables offer the greatest convenience, in the sense that you can just use and throw but I think the softness and the comfort the cloth ones bring really outweigh any pros the disposables might have. I really like the fact that I m able to fold the inserts, so I needn’t change the whole pad. Also, I really love the prints, it makes me look forward to using them! I think the day pads are good enough for me even during my heavier flows, but I need to change them regularly, at least once every 3-4 hrs, which is also somewhat like when I was using disposables. The mini pads are kinda small, but it’s good for those days when your period is trickling off. I sure hope you will bring in more day pads, as I dun have enough to last my entire cycle!
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Debbie on 04 Aug 2009 at 10:01 am #
I have looked for alternatives to conventional pads and tampons for some time before stumbling across the menstrual cup and cloth pads.
I decided to take the plunge and purchase a menstrual cup since I was using tampons. To be honest, the learning curve for using the cup is rather steep and not being shy about exploring one’s body is a great help. I came out of the experience knowing and understanding my body so much better.
After several months of using the cup, I decided to get some cloth pads for days when my flow is lighter and I don’t feel like using my cup. When I finally received my cloth pads, I excitedly showed them to my mum who was rather puzzled about the sudden switch from conventional pads to cloth ones. I explained to her that those pads gave me a rash and that they were extremely uncomfortable.
The first time I tried them, they didn’t let me down. They were comfortable and more absorbent than I expected which is wonderful!
Catherine on 07 Sep 2009 at 7:51 pm #
this is so much better than disposable pads! i am a very lazy person, and washing the pads ain’t hard at all!!!
bought a night pad at first, tried it, loved it, and now im back for more.
Melroz on 12 Jan 2010 at 5:33 pm #
HI Abby
It’s great that you are distributing the Mooncup!
Singaporean women need to get access on this wonderful contraption! I have been using the Divacup for about 4 mths now. I like it.. but i find i need something a bit smaller… since Diva one of the longest cups in the market
I do agree maybe you should look into getting different brands of cups in like Lunette and Ladycup etc.. I’ve also been searching high and low coz i am now wanting to buy a Small Lunette Selene.
I’m a cup convert and have converted one person… am still spreading the word!
Regards, Melroz
paulina on 27 Feb 2010 at 11:23 pm #
true…when using conventional ones, i keep shifting it thn it breaks and cotton balls go loose! if i don’t change the pad, the cotton balls get stuck to the cerivx (i think…) but using cloth pads is wayy better
Debbie Lee on 07 Jun 2010 at 9:15 am #
Hi,
I was wondering if you are still retailing the Sckoon cloth pads. I am interested in getting some.
Regards,
debbie