WUKA Period Pants: A Review Of The Sustainable Period Pants

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Sustainable period pants have become more popular due to their sustainability and comfort. I've tried period pants before and have become a complete period pant convert since I first tried them. I've been looking for new sustainable period pants to try, so when WUKA came to me about trying their period pants, I was so excited! Let's delve into this brand and its products -

Who are WUKA?

WUKA (Wake Up Kick Ass) are a sustainable menstruation brand who were founded in 2017, making it the UK's first-ever reusable and leak-proof period underwear. WUKA believe that periods shouldn't cost the Earth, and rightly so! WUKA's mission is to ensure that sustainable lifestyles are accessible to all. WUKA uses sustainable fabrics to make their period pants. The brand changed the law last year and has made all of their period pants VAT-free. 

What kind of sustainable menstruation products do WUKA sell?

WUKA sell period pants in all different styles to suit you. As well as that, they sell period pants for teens, pants for women who are in menopause, incontinence pants and even swimwear! Their newest release is the Stretch Cotton period pants.

What are the benefits of using WUKA products?

As I said before, sustainable menstruation products are gaining popularity by the day - and WUKA are leading the way in sustainable period care. WUKA sell period pants in a range of sizes, colours and styles. They also sell pants in terms of flow eg super heavy, heavy, medium and light. WUKA want to make your periods as comfortable and easy as they possibly can. 

How do WUKA period pants work?

The keyword for how WUKA period pants work is layers. The layers in the pants make sure you get a long-lasting feeling of dryness while wearing them. Every pair includes a super absorbent gusset which consists of many layers. The middle layers absorb and lock in the blood whilst working with the outer layer helps to make sure you stay dry throughout the day! 

How do I wash WUKA period pants?

With period pants, you have to take care of them and wash them differently from what you would your normal laundry routine. WUKA have some recommendations which will help to make your product last longer -

1) After use, handwash and rinse with cold water until the water runs clear. This is best to do immediately after removing.

2) When putting the pants in the machine, turn them inside out and make sure you wash them with darker garments on a 40-degree wash. Don't use fabric softener!

3) Once they've been washed, hang your pants out to dry or indoors on the airer. Do not tumble dry!

It's also advised to wash your products as cold as possible as it will prolong the life of the pants!

Does WUKA have any new products being released?

Yes, they do! The new Stretch Cotton pants are their newest release and they have many key features which make them stand out from any other period pants:

• 1 pair fits four sizes and there's no VPL.
• You can wear these for up to 12 hours with no wet feeling or odour.
• They're made with BCI-certified cotton, so they feel soft on your skin.
• They will last for up to two years of wear and washing.
• One pair of these replaces 200-single uses of tampons or pads!

Now, you're probably wondering what BCI-Cotton is. Well, BCI (Better Cotton Initiative) is grown using practices that promote sustainability and ethical textile production. BCI is kind to the skin and allows the skin to breathe. BCI is really great for those who have eczema-prone or sensitive skin. This material is also recommended by gynaecologists as the breathable nature of the material can prevent infections such as thrush or UTIs. 

Would you recommend WUKA period pants?

Unfortunately, I haven't been able to experience the pants on my period yet. However, there are so many aspects of WUKA and their pants that I love!

The comfort of the pants is up there with some of the comfiest period pants I have ever worn. These period pants I am wearing in the photos fit so perfectly and I know that I will be more than happy to wear them once my next menstruation cycle starts. Also, because they're seam-free, they are so comfortable and I love that the waistband is quite thick, it sits so nicely on the hips.

I have no doubt that when my next period comes around, wearing these will fill me with ease knowing I don't have to worry about any "Oops" moments. I want to be wearing period pants that can make me relax when I carry out my daily activities such as exercising, running errands and even going out-out!

Since I made the swap to period pants, I don't reach for any pads anymore. Period pants are the way forward. If you're still unsure, I recommend you try WUKA's period pants first, you won't be disappointed! 

Do you wear period pants? Let me know your thoughts on WUKA!

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