She said they were very comfortable all day with no leakage, she almost forgot she was on her period! Rewind 15 years, and the term “period pants” referred to the granny pants you’d wear to feel comfy during your cycle. When we tested Bodyform pants in 2023 the pair we tested had the highest level of silver of all the brands we tested (127mg/kg). I was on holiday with my friends in the South of France, begrudgingly on my period, and desperate to get involved in water sports/swimming races without fear of leaking.

Putting them in a delicate garment bag is also a good idea, but don't include any fabric softener, as this can affect the absorbency levels of the pants. Some are better at providing information on sustainable fabrics, their material's provenance and their supply chain.Good quality (37%) ' I think they're great, and would have been fantastic to use as a young person whilst at school. Though they did cause a few VPLs, they did tick all our boxes when it came to comfort, security and support.

They are designed to hold three tampons' worth of blood, so consider how long it takes you to get through three tampons and go from there. You can also wear them to give you extra protection alongside a pad or menstrual cup on heavy flow days, or to protect against incontinence or for peace-of-mind postpartum. We're three years into my switch from tampons and pads to period pants and, I can say with complete honesty that Modibodi period pants have transformed the quality of my sleep. Sure, for quite some time, period underwear of this kind was shunned for being smelly, ugly, nappy-like and prone to leakages.You'll find simple knitwear projects, bias tape finishing techniques, and begin to explore closures at this skill level. We love the pastel pops of colour in its pants range too, which will bring you some joy even on the toughest days of your period. They feature a breathable patented 3mm lining which is absorbent and antimicrobial to fight odour, stains and bacteria. The gusset is made of three protecting layers: a wicking layer, an absorbent layer and a bottom BCI cotton layer.