Rael Reusable Panty Liners Menstrual, Organic Cotton Cover, Period Essential, Cloth Pantyliner for Women, Washable, Soft and Thin, Leak-Free, Washing Machine Safe (5 Count, Brown)

Rael reusable organic cloth pantyliners are not the most glamorous option, but they do the job, create less waste and even considering their disadvantages I will keep using them.While I'm on a path to being more sustainable and generate less waste, there are some aspects of my lifestyle it was harder to do so. One issue is that I always need to wear a pantyliner, everyday there needs to be something at least slightly absorbent between me and my underwear.At first I switched to 100% unbleached organic cotton, than to biodegradable/compostable pantyliners, but I was still feeling bad for continuously having to purchase and discard something. I was contemplating buying period underwear (for lightweight flow), but I still have a drawer full of regular underwear I just don't want to throw away.Come in... Rael reusable pantyliners! Well... they're not really pantyliners, they are as big and thick as period reusable cloths (the ones for light flow). The cloth is really soft and decently comfortable for everyday wear, kind of breathable. I can mostly forget they are there, but you can't compare them to a thin pantyliner. If I am wearing tight pants/leggings, you can see them (both front and back); under casual jeans, dresses, skirts, more loose fitting shorts no one can tell.I'm not using them for period, but they are great for regular leaks and everyday moistness down there. I can wear them to run or exercise, but if I sweat a lot they get really wet and I need to remove them as soon as I finish the workout. The exterior side seems kind of leakage proof, but I wouldn't exactly recommend them to women having incontinence or other form of bladder leaks.Quality wise, they are really durable. I washed them again and again, after several months they still look like new. I just put them in a small bag for washing delicate clothes, and put them in the next laundry I run (I do some sort of laundry every 3-4 days at least). I personally use more eco friendly laundry products (Sal Suds, Castille soap, vinegar instead of fabric softener, etc.), so they can go with any of my other clothes in the washer. Since I don't use them for periods, I can tell how much they can stain from blood. But they didn't stained or discolored from daily leeks.The pantyliners close with a snap and fit most of my underwear (including some bigger things). Since they snap around the crotch section, they can move up and down easily, so I need to carefully reposition them after I use the toilet (especially on silkier fabrics and looser panties). When running or doing high intensity exercises I just make sure I wear more form fitting underwear, so they don't move around.Even if the pantyliners can be folded for traveling, I would still feel uncomfortable taking them on trips and washing them every night in the sink or something. But it would be doable.Since for some occasions and underwear I still need to use biodegradable/compostable thinner liners, a set of 5 is more than enough for me. The price is high, but worth considering how many uses I get out of them.

The short story is that these are really helpful liners. I got them for everyday use, and they are absolutely perfect. They don't ride up, they don't move around (even with exercise), they don't leak, and they are easy to wash.And the long story, for those of you who would like more detail when considering this product:I was looking for an every-day sort of liner to replace the disposable panty liners I'd been getting. I haven't used pads in years since I switched to menstrual cups and found that I didn't really have a need for anything so thick, and I've used liners ever since, both for menstrual use and daily use, so I was looking for something that would fill both roles. I was also looking for something that would make traveling abroad for several weeks and/or months more feasible than filling my pack with feminine products. I had tried other styles, but they were too bulky. These liners are perfect. They conform to my body well, they fit in my style of underwear really nicely without moving around, I haven't had any issues with leaking, and they're so comfy that I hardly even notice them anymore. I read reviews where people were having trouble with these shifting too much, but I personally have not had that issue (and I've been hiking and gone to yoga with these). It may just be my panties, but it may also be this product, which I would absolutely recommend to people looking for something similar to what I was looking for. These are also really easy to wash. I haven't had any trouble keeping them clean or any problems with staining. Some warm water and a little soap do the trick nicely. They air-dry pretty well too. Haven't thrown them in the laundry machine yet, I've just been washing them by hand.So that's the long story. If you're looking for a lightweight alternative to disposable liners for travel, or for environmental reasons, or just 'cause, then I would highly recommend these. No irritation, no waste, and a happy, healthy body! Hope this helps...

This is my first time purchasing reusable liners. I made this purchase for three reasons. One, they are more environmentally friendly than disposable, two, they are cheaper in the long run, and three, I was hoping they would be more comfortable and breathable than disposable liners (which they are). I change my disposable liners more frequently than most people probably do because I sweat a lot. I am impressed with these as far as comfort and they do stay in place for the most part (I usually can't even tell I'm wearing them). I have been using them with my menstrual cup for months, and when I have cup leaks, these liners have saved my clothes! I put one on at night after I shower, and then I change it in the morning after my workout, so I only need two a day versus the four or five disposable liners I was using each day previously. I really like the tan color because I feel they are less prone to staining. I simply treat any stains with a sensitive skin laundry detergent right before I wash them at the end of the week and the stains have always come out. The reason I did not give this product five stars is because the buttons snap a little too tightly, and if they were to fit a bit more loosely around the panty line, they may be less prone to bunching up (I have to readjust sometimes when I go to the bathroom). There are two buttons so you can choose your fit, and the tighter option is not feasible for me (maybe it would work for a thong?) but even the looser option is still a bit too tight. The other reason is putting the tag in the front is annoying. I wish the tag was located under the wing so that it didn't poke out. All in all, I would recommend this product, and I did end up buying another box so I would have more on hand.