About Lunapads
Information cited from Lunapads website
Will Lunapads leak?
When it comes to leaks, as with any other menstrual products, you need to change your Lunapad or liner within a reasonable amount of time to prevent the pad or liner from soaking through. You also need to be practical about which pad style to use at which times (i.e. Lunapads pantyliners are not suitable for heavy flow!) Remember, all Lunapads pad styles feature a thin layer of breathable nylon to help prevent soaking through. With experience, you will learn which pad style and how many liners will take you through a day. Generally speaking, you should start each day (or night) with a fresh Lunapad, then change liners as often as needed. On heavier days, you may want to change the entire pad at some point — on light ones probably not at all. Figuring out exactly when to change pads and liners is part experience, part common sense and part good old-fashioned women's intuition.
How long will Lunapads last?
Lunapads can last for many years, depending on how they're washed and whether they're washed and worn multiple times during one cycle. A safe bet is at least three years, but many of us have been using the same Lunapads for far longer than that – 8 or 9 years! Please do not use chlorine bleach to clean your Lunapads however as it will decrease their life expectancy.
How much money can I save by using Lunapads?
This depends on several factors, including how heavy your periods are and whether or not you use Lunapads for your whole cycle. A good way of figuring it out is to take a look at how many disposable pads or tampons you normally go through in a month. How much did they cost? Multiply that by 12 and you'll get an annual figure. Given that your Lunapads will last for at least 3 to 5 years, and probably longer, we figure that you could save anywhere between $200 to $1,000 by switching. Another way to look at this issue is: how much is a cleaner planet worth to you? Lunapads are a way of taking responsibility for the damage we as human beings have done to the environment. In other words, "cost" becomes a relative concept when we enlarge it to encompass the true environmental costs of our "convenient" consumer choices. Check out these cost savings comparison charts with disposable pads and tampons, as well as other cloth pad brands.
Do I need to do anything special when I first receive my Lunapads?
When you first receive your order from us look over the invoice, your original order confirmation, and the items in the order to make sure you've received everything correctly. If this is your first time using Lunapads and you have purchased several pads, please wash and use only 1 or 2 of them in order to ensure your comfort and satisfaction prior to using and washing all of them. We do recommend washing Lunapads once prior to using - not only does this ensure they are clean for you but it also helps to increase the absorbency. Cotton has a naturally occurring wax in it. However, the process of preparing the fabric for dying usually requires removing those waxes so dyed and printed fabric will begin to absorb more quickly. The Organic Cotton has much less processing so still retains the natural waxes and so, depending on your water, may need to be washed a couple of times to begin absorbing properly. You can test your pad/liner with a dribble of water until they absorb quickly and effectively.
How do I wash Lunapads?
Soak or rinse Lunapads in cold water prior to putting them in the washing machine with your regular detergent. Some women add a cleaning agent (such as tea tree oil, Dr. Bronner's soap, Oxo Bright, or just their regular laundry soap, to name a few) in the soaking process, but this is optional. You can wash them in warm water with your towels and sheets if you don't want to run a separate load – they may also be washed by hand and air-dried. They will shrink somewhat if you put them in the dryer, as they are made from cotton, but it makes them nice and soft!
Tip:
To get your Lunapads and Lunapanties “extra” clean, every few months throw them in with your regular load when you're not using them (i.e. mid-cycle). Organic cotton Lunapads are far more prone to staining than darker-colored regular cotton Lunapads. Please remember that stains are simply that: stains – Lunapads are menstrual pads, after all – and are not harmful in any way. If you're very concerned about staining there are many effective non-chlorine based cleaning products available at your local natural foods store. We strongly discourage using chlorine bleach or fabric softeners as it will degrade the quality of the pads and harm the environment.
Are Lunapads sanitary?
Absolutely. Like underwear, Lunapads and Lunapanties are made from cotton and worn outside of the body. Menstrual flow is a natural, harmless substance that is in no way unsanitary. As with preventing leaks, one needs to use common sense: Lunapads should be changed at least daily, and be washed and dried as directed.
How are Lunapads made?
Lunapads are made in Vancouver, Canada at a small factory owned by the Lin family. Lunapads' relationship with the Lin family is of paramount importance to them, and they are committed to ensuring that their production partners are happy and proud to be part of the Lunapads team.
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