Cloth Menstrual Pads | Complete Topper Fabric Guide

Making the swap to cloth pads can come with a lot of decisions, especially around what sort of topper fabric may suit you best. In this video I will discuss all the toppers we offer (along with a few other common ones in the industry) and their pros and cons so you can make the best decision for yourself.
And since this is a video all about fabrics, I will also briefly discuss the common core and backer fabrics used and why we chose to use the materials we do in our pads.

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[erikachiquis]

I wore fabric pads for over 25 years. It was nice not to have plastic on me, and it seemed my period lasted less. For anyone worred about it, buy a few and try it out.

[robynstanton]

Thank you for talking about core fabric for home sewers. I want to make a bunch to send to south Africa for young girls and homeless to have some dignity but need to keep costs low so I can make more

[hey-merchedes]

This was crazy helpful! I've been looking into trying to make my own and often times resource pages are very vague. I really appreciate your knowledge!

[ItsDee]

This is the most informative video i’ve come across on Youtube yet regarding these fabrics 😮‍💨😄. Thanks so much.super helpful!

[icouldjustscream]

I adore Minky! I bought a "Gothic Scale" pad and panty liner. Loved them! Perfect for winter, relaxing at home. I am currently awaiting an order that is all Minky! I bought an Emerald pad, a couple more Gothic Scale, and a couple of the Rainbow Leopard shown here. I'm keeping my eye open for any new Minky prints this winter!
I found that for running around at work, when you're hot and can only get to the bathroom once or twice a shift, the Pique is best.
Thank you for explaining the fabrics to us.

[shaniquabrown]

Thank you so much for this video. I'm struggling with where to start on thus cloth pad journey and you just helped me 10000%

[chou]

I've been on my cloth journey for lil over a year and it took me awhile to realize different topper fabrics did different things. This is a great video!! I mostly have cotton Lycra pads but wish to try minky & pique at least once but they're always gone 😂 I wanted to get the mushroom one you guys had but it sold out next time I looked

[carolentringer]

Thanks for the tips on PUL and microfiber.

[mariclements]

This is an incredibly amazing resource! I even took notes! :D 💖❤️

[chrissyfrederick]

This video was very helpful, although im feeling like i failed miserably with my first purchase (because I did order mass production company). I'm doing this research so i can make my own though and you answered all the questions running around my head. Thank you for so much knowledge ❤

[ARoseGrowsInHarlem]

Wonderful video! Very clear and categorized in an easy to follow way. Thank you!

[MomAsol]

Thanks for sharing using different materials of making cloth pads ❤

[nishantesfaye]

I love your work❤i learned a lot from this video thank you so much😊

[dawnmoriarty]

Massively helpful. Thanks so much from the UK

[daciasdiy]

I’m gonna try and make my own! I need 18-20 inches and they are really expansive . I also need interlabial pads

[karid]

What would you suggest for fabric to use for incontinence pads instead?

[deenawillis]

Could you please share if you use polyester or cotton thread in your serger and sewing machine. Thanks for this Awesome informative video.

[ctab]

Have you ever used the terry lined PUL from wazoodle? I stops 95% of slipping with out losing the waterproofing.

[harbourwest]

Do you design your own fabric? I find it really hard to get Minky fabric and it’s not very pretty.

[deenawillis]

Is there a specific pattern you would recommend. Is there a reason for you to use 3 or 2 snaps?