Imse Vimse Organic Cotton Menstrual Trial Kit - Garden

ImseVimse Organic Cotton Period Trial Kit - Garden

Switch from single use period products to reusable organic cloth menstrual pads and tampons, and start your zero waste period with this Imse Starter Kit. Find out which sizes and menstrual protections work for you with this garden pattern trial kit. All the pads and tampon are made from soft and absorbent organic cotton, the pads having a hidden layer of breathable waterproof PUL and made with soft and absorbent organic cotton flannel. Wings with poppers secure each pad in place around your knickers.

Cloth Pads Trial Kit, in ImseVimse Garden contents:

• 1 night pad - garden
• 1 day pad (regular)- garden
• 1 pantyliner - garden
• 1 regular cloth tampon - garden

Large/Night, length 33cm x 8.5cm, 4 layers of absorbent organic cotton. Suitable for heavier days and night time with 4 layers or absorbency and a larger size.

Medium/Regular, length 25cm x 8.5cm, 4 layers of absorbent organic cotton. Suitable for every day use, medium days.

Small/Panty Liner, length 17cm x 7cm, 2 layers of absorbent organic cotton. Suitable for light days, as backup for a menstrual cup, staying fresh throughout the month or mild incontinence.

How to use your Imse tampon

First use: Boil your tampons before using them for the first time and allow to dry.

General use: Wash your hands before handling your tampon. Roll it up, starting from the side without the string attached, and secure the rolls by wrapping the string around it and knotting it. Pull the string to ensure it is secure and insert the tampon into your vagina, leaving the string hanging down. Change every 4-5 hours or sooner if required by pulling down on the string. Imse tampons come in mini, regular and heavy sizes - if your tampon feels dry on removal, you may wish to go down a size. Washable tampons can still cause Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) so make sure to change it at least every six hours. For this reason, you may prefer to use cloth period pads or a menstrual cup for overnight use.

Washing: Once you've removed the tampon, you can either rinse it in cold water or store it in a wet bag for rinsing later. A cold water rinse will prevent staining - hot water will set stains in. As the tampons are small, we recommend using a laundry bag to prevent them from getting lost in your washing machine and causing blockages. Tampons can be washed with your normal detergent at up to 40-90'C but do not use fabric softener as this will affect the absorbency, or conventional bleach. Boil after washing to ensure all traces of detergent are removed and air dry.

Soft, organic cloth pads are a great choice for a zero waste lifestyle - these washable cloth period pads are thin, smooth and comfortable, and won't cause irritation. The hidden layer of polyurethane will prevent leaks, leaving you feeling confident and comfortable during your period.

Washing Cloth pads, instructions and advice - We recommend you have enough pads to last your whole period, place the used pads in a small bucket or wet bag, when you've finished your period rinse them all together in cold water to help remove the blood stains. Pop them in the washing machine without fabric softener. The Imse cloth pads can be washed up to 60 degrees. Line drying is best, especially on a sunny day to help remove any stains. Once dry, you're ready for when your next period comes around. For stubborn stains you can try soaking in cold salt water before washing.

The benefits of washable period pads - Our organic cotton pads allow your body to breathe and feel fresh during your period which means your much less likely to get thrush infections. Disposable pads are bleached and have chemical gels which can irritate your sensitive areas unlike these organic pads which are completely toxin free giving you full confidence.

Imse + Vimse provide zero-waste and reusable textile products for adults and children using organic cotton and natural materials. A Swedish company founded in 1988 by a mother who wanted natural textiles for her baby as a remedy for her eczema, Vimse now cover nappies, nappy liners and accessories while the parent brand: Imse cover reusable period products, cloth wipes, breast pads and nappy liners and reusable cleansing pads. Quality and working standards are a high priority and it really shows in their products. Imse + Vimse period wear is a popular choice, offering menstruators a convenient natural alternative to plastic based disposable period pads.