When it comes to environmentally-friendly alternatives, there is so much on offer. Think of KeepCups, canvas tote bags, stainless steel water bottles and straws — these items make it easier for us to tread more lightly on the Earth and reduce our single-use waste. When it comes to products for a more eco-friendly period (given the short lifespan of pads and tampons), period underwear is where it’s at.
A must-have for many people, period undies have skyrocketed in popularity in recent years, even spawning the creation of period tights for worry-free exercise. Designed to be reusable, leak-proof and moisture-wicking, period undies range in absorbency levels and styles, catering to your individual flow.
And, once you’ve worn a pair of period undies, you simply pop them in the wash and you can wear them again and again for many cycles to come. We’ve rounded up five of the best period undies available in Australia. If you’re going to give period-proof undies a go, make it one of these brands.
Modibodi
Modibodi
Founded in Australia, Modibodi has an extensive line of period undies that suit a variety of sizes (XS to 2XL), shapes and flows. Modibodi offers a variety of absorbency levels, from super light (holding half a tampon’s worth) to heavy/overnight absorbency (holding three to four tampons worth).
Until June 10, Modibodi is offering 15 to 30 percent off some of its best-selling ranges including the Active Brief (was $33, now $23.10), which is perfect for every day wear. Shop via the Modibodi website while stocks last.
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Scarlet
Committed to helping you have a more conscious cycle, Scarlet is a relative newcomer to the period undies scene, after launching in 2020. The Australian brand offers a number of period underwear styles including boyshorts, G-strings and briefs. Prices starts from $29 and sizes run from XS to XL.
Love Luna
Love Luna
Aussie brand Love Luna offers super affordable period undies that tick all of the boxes when it comes to sustainability, cost and comfort. Perfect for catching your period or light bladder leaks, Love Luna caters for light to heavy flows and offers sizes 8 to 24. There is also a teen range of period undies for those experiencing their first period.
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Thinx
Founded in the US in 2013, Thinx has long-championed the breaking of period taboos through its period undies. Thinx offers a number of underwear styles and offers extensive sizing, which ranges from XXS to 4X. So, whether you’re after a G-string, classic briefs, high-waisted pants or boyleg undies, there is a lot to choose from.
Bonds
Bonds
Bonds added to its extensive underwear line in September 2020, introducing a range of period undies aptly called Bloody Comfy Period Undies (from $24.99). With five layers of protection, the Bonds period undies cater for a variety of flows and come in a selection of styles including bikini, boyleg and full brief.
