The Better Cotton Initiative who help cotton communities survive and thrive, while protecting and restoring the environment. 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. Having spent the past three years testing all-manner of new period underwear releases, I firmly believe the best period pants of 2023 deserve all the hype they get.

However, the good news is there are now many eco-friendly and reusable alternatives out there, helping us reduce our environmental impact. Our reusable pants are washable and hold up to 5 tampons’ worth of menstrual flow, giving you all the comfort and support you need. These patterns focus on the basics like sewing and finishing straight and curved seams, hemming, and simple shaping methods such as darts and gathers.

If you have the odd blood clot during your heavier days (if this is often please see a doctor 👩‍⚕️) these cannot be wicked up by the top layer of the period pants. Thinx says its pants are treated with Agion (silver copper zeolite), but that it will be bringing out a new range with a different treatment in 2024. Some of our survey respondents said they used period pants for this purpose, and indeed some brands, such as Modibodi, advertise their pants for light incontinence leaks too. They dry really quickly, have UV50+ protection, are anti-chlorine treated and live up to all promises. According to the Women’s Environmental Network, single use menstrual products – think pads, tampons and plastic applicators – generate 200,000 tonnes of waste per year.

They feature a concealed two-layer lining which absorbs light period or pee both in and out of the water without leaking. Doesn't leak (39%) ' Being someone who experiences heavier flows, I have had so many nights were I haven't had to change bedding or rush to change my underwear etc because they have been so absorbent and helpful. We scored each pair based on functionality and period protection: factors like comfort, absorbency during heavy periods, what they’re made from (sustainable, organic cotton?Try to avoid using fabric softener and tumble drying as, over time, this can impact the product’s absorbency. They're made from breathable, recycled fabric and feature a new mesh side panel that maximises airflow while you're sweating.