Distinction Factor

Plastic Pads

Eco-friendly Pad

Infection 

Plastic surfaces act as a breeding ground for bacterial and fungal infections.

Surfaces from natural fibres are safe absorbent and don’t give rise to infections.

Disposal

Disposal of plastic sanitary napkins lead to accumulation of waste that may take many years to get properly decomposed.

Disposal of natural sanitary napkins doesn’t generate toxic waste and may take less than a year to decompose fully.

Irritation

Causes inflammation in vagina and vulva with allergic reactions caused by plastic.

Sanitary napkins from natural substances are the best alternative for safe menstruation.

Health

Use of chemicals or synthetic fibres can lead to harmful diseases like cervical cancer.

Natural substances like wool, cotton, jute etc are safe for the reproductive system.

Stains

Plastic shield pads surely prevent blood spills. However this may lead to less frequency in change of pads which is dangerous to health.

Natural fibres are good absorbents, but one needs to be cautious and avoid longer usage. In a way it is safe as we will be sure to change the pad every few hours.

Scents

Scents used in the sanitary napkins can cause rashes and irritation.

These napkins are made without additional scent.

Worth the compromise?

Plastic sanitary napkins can lead to compromising the reproductive health of the individuals and affect their fertility in the long term.

Naturally made products are completely safe and do not harm the reproductive system.

Spreading of diseases

As these napkins take many years to decompose, if they come in contact with rug pickers, they may contract diseases like Hepatitis or AIDS.

The napkins decompose in less than a year span keeping both mankind and the environment safe.

Natural cleanser

Plastic sanitary napkins contain too many chemicals and scents to build USPs but all that seems good may not have exceptional effects.

The bamboo sanitary pads have multiple benefits including the fact that the bamboo pulp has natural anti-bacterial properties, natural sterilisation effects and is capable of neutralising odours.

Severe damage

Prolonged use of sanitary napkins may cause toxic shock syndrome.

Prolonged use does not cause severe damage to the internal systems.