What are the environmental benefits of period underwear?
The period panty is a intimate protection for the woman and theteen which offers many advantages: reliability, effectiveness, convenience, comfort, style, and, above all, major ecological benefits!
So between greenwashing and real efforts for the planet, how can you be sure your favorite period panty brand is eco-friendly? What are the real ecological benefits of a period panty? How does using one more period panties Are tampons eco-friendly?
To learn more about these fascinating topics, check out our articles:
- Louloucup organic menstrual underwear
- Louloucup period panties: made of organic cotton and produced in Europe
The environmental benefits of period underwear
Faced with plastic continent (floating garbage vortex in the Pacific Ocean), in the face of our trash cans that leak, when faced with microplastic pollution in our air, our water (and even our clouds), every action counts! ecological transition is also done at our period routineAnd it’s actually pretty easy to set up, I promise!
Zero waste
The period underwear doesn’t produce any waste. No plastic packaging, no plastic strips—nothing to throw away! Period underwear is durable, can be rinsed, washed, and reused cycle after cycle, year after year.
Quite the opposite of disposable pad, tampons or panty liners that can only be used once.
Period underwear is perfect for anyone looking to reduce their waste and plastic use, and who is concerned about plastic pollution. By choosing durable, reusable products, you’re helping to reduce pollution.
At Louloucup, our packaging is minimal and primarily made from recyclable materials.
A gentle wash
Who says durable sanitary product also washable. For optimal care, period underwear should be washed gently: rinse with cold water, then use a short machine cycle at a maximum of 30°C, with a very mild detergent that’s not too harsh.
In short, you need to apply a eco-friendly washing No hot water or toxic products. This is necessary to keep your period underwear as absorbent as possible. It’s made with technical fabrics that need special care.
Also, for effective care of your period underwear, there’s no need for a dryer or an iron. Air drying is best. This saves electricity and energy.
To learn more about caring for your period panties, check out our two dedicated articles on the subject:
Louloucup’s environmental and ecological commitments
Knowing that thetextile and fashion industry is one of the most polluting in the worldAt Louloucup, we wanted to do everything we could to limit our environmental and carbon footprint. Several measures have been taken and implemented to ensure that Louloucup products (both cups and underwear) and our operations are as eco-friendly as possible. Here’s what that looks like in practice:
80% French or European production
Our cups (the Turquoise cup and the Pink cup) are menstrual cups made in France. 100% French and local. 80% of our period panties are made in Portugal, a European country renowned for its textile expertise.
By focusing on local production, we drastically reduce our carbon footprint. By choosing Europe over India or China, we also ensure decent working conditions for employees in our workshops.
Certified organic cotton
This is, without a doubt, Louloucup’s greatest strength: the inside of all our underwear is lined with certified organic cottonChoosing an organic natural material was a top priority. When you know how bad and toxic the ingredients in disposable tampons and pads are, our underwear had to be the complete opposite: clean and healthy products. Here, the part that comes in contact with your intimate area is made exclusively from organic cotton. It’s a material that’s gentle on your health and your body, and it’s also super soft and comfortable. Nothing but positives!
Good to know The right composition of our underwear is a top priority for us. We remain completely transparent by clearly sharing their composition on each product page.
Please note that all our underwear is regularly tested by independent laboratories to ensure quality. non-toxicity of our products. Reports are available online on our website.
All our fabrics are guaranteed free from silver nanoparticles and are certified Oeko-tex 100They are therefore neither harmful to your health nor to the environment. They contain no harmful or toxic substances.
Road transport rather than air transport
We chose road transport over air transport to ship our precious underwear. Knowing the carbon impact of air freight, road shipping, while still polluting, is always a more responsible option than flying.
Recyclable packaging
As you may have noticed if you've ordered from us before, our panty packaging, as well as our cup packaging, is made from recyclable cardboard and paper. It's a no-brainer for us.
Vegan and cruelty-free products
A simple reminder that helps preserve our resources, as well as all living beings on our planet: all Louloucup products are vegan and certified cruelty-freeNo animal fibers or materials are used in the making of our products.
Looking for more eco-friendly periods? Period solutions for your periods that are better for your health and the planet, without compromise?
Make the choice to Reusable hygiene productsdurable and washable. Economical, practical, pretty, and eco-friendly, period underwear (briefs, boxers, panties, thongs, tangas) efficiently absorbs your menstrual flow without leaking. You experience your period with more peace of mind, and by choosing period panties, you’re also making a choice for the planet by stopping plastic pollution!
Discover all our different options ranges of period panties (for teens, for larger sizes), but also our period swimwear and our menstrual cups, for hassle-free periods at last. With our underwear packs, the unit price decreases. And with Louloucup, delivery is always free So let’s go!
