Frequently Asked Questions

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The underwear: 95% modal and 5% elastane. 

Modal is a fabric made from beech trees, which means it is generally considered a more eco-friendly alternative to cotton because beech trees don’t require much water to grow and therefore the production process uses about 10-20 times less water. It is 50% more absorbent than cotton, which allows the moisture to be wicked very quickly. It is also incredibly soft and breathable, which is another must-have on your period.

The fastener: 100% polyester

We're working to change this to recycled polyester, but in the interest of getting the product out in time, we had to have this batch be unrecycled. 

The pad, layer 1 (moisture wicking layer): 95% modal and 5% elastane 

This is just the same fabric as mentioned above, used for the same reasons

The pad, layer 2 (absorbent layer): 45% bamboo viscose, 55% cotton

Bamboo fabric is highly absorbent, able to absorb 3 times its weight. It is also highly breathable and soft. Mixed with cotton, it allows the liquid to stay locked in place - the dream team for the absorbent layer. 

The pad, layer 3 (leakproof layer): 95% modal and 5% elastane with a polyurethane laminate

We laminated the modal fabric to ensure the same softness and allow for increased breathability compared to other leakproof fabrics. This way, while the lamination keeps the liquid in, the modal allows the heat to go out. The elastane in the modal fabric gives it a slight stretch, which is beneficial when wearing the full coverage pad to allow it to reach the full length even when bloated. 

Our manufacturer is both GOTS certified (meaning that it uses all high quality organic fibers for all its fabrics), and Standard 100 OEKO-TEX certified (meaning that every component of the product, from the fabric to the thread and accessories, has been rigorously tested against a list of up to 350 toxic chemicals). That essentially covers all the fabrics used in all our product, as well as tells you a little bit of how seriously our manufacturer takes its own sustainability efforts. 

Our packaging is made from recycled cardboard, and the packaging is designed so that as soon as it is opened, it will once again become a flat sheet of cardboard - making it super easy to recycle again. 

Simhona was made in India, and transported via ship (uses less fuel than a plane), completely flat-packed in biodegradable bags, to us in Dubai. We opted for the product not to be packed in India as it would take more space on the ship which would be less sustainable. 

For more information, you can find all our certifications and testing results here!

Short answer: yes! 

Details below:

First off: our manufacturer is both GOTS certified (meaning that it uses all high quality organic fibers for all its fabrics), and Standard 100 OEKO-TEX certified (meaning that every component of the product, from the fabric to the thread and accessories, has been rigorously tested against a list of up to 350 toxic chemicals). 

We then specifically got our fabric tested for total organic fluorine (an analysis which gives a quantitative assessment of both the same PFAS compounds that are currently reported by LC/MS/MS and other fluoro-organic compounds not readily determined by standard PFAS testing), and the results came back as undetectable. 

For more information, you can find all our certifications and testing results here!

 Yes! This is super important to us. 

In addition to its sustainability certifications, our manufacturer also has a yearly SMETA audit. SMETA is an audit by the SEDEX (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange) which measures the standards of labor, health and safety, environmental performance, and ethics of a supplier, ensuring that all conditions are safe, hygienic and ethical.

To triple check everything though, we personally went to the factory 3 times, and stayed for the entire production run (15 days) to personally talk to the workers and ensure with our own eyes that everything was ethical and that all the workers were treated well. 

Our full coverage pad holds up to 35 ml - as much as 3 super tampons, or 2 to 3 overnight pads! Our regular pad holds up to 25 ml - as much as 2 super tampons, or a little more than 2 overnight pads!

As long as it's below 35 ml, it doesn't matter what's flowing.

We have quite a few customers who use Simhona for incontinence and are very happy with it! That being said, sometimes bladder leaks can be more, so we recommend trying at home first/looking at the absorbency of the existing products you use to decide whether Simhona is the best fit for you.

Cleaning instructions are slightly different for incontinence though, so we made an infographic detailing how you should wash it, which you can find here!

Simhona isn’t stain-proof, though the materials used in pads are largely stain-resistant. Simhona's black pads also prevent stains from showing. To help avoid staining, we recommend washing Simhona on gentle/cold and hang drying.

While we're on the topic of washing, don't forget to turn your pads inside out! Otherwise the fasteners can collect fuzz. If the fasteners do get fuzz on them, don't worry - it can easily be removed with a lint-roller/some tape - but it's just easier if you don't have to deal with that.

Nope! When cared for properly Simhona shouldn't smell. 

Yes! First of all, we tested Simhona with 53 different menstruators (with different flows, lifestyles, ages, and menstrual disorders) before launching. 

For the absorbency test, we first tried to ask SGS (the internationally accredited lab that ran all our other tests for us) to conduct this. Unfortuntately, when we got the report back we saw that they had just used water - which obviously doesn't absorb the same as menstrual blood. So we decided to conduct the test ourselves.

For the menstrual test, real menstrual blood was collected in a menstrual disc, measured, and then poured on top of the pad to determine the exact absorbency. 

Take good care of Simhona, and it will take great care of you.

After use, rinse your pad in cold water to help avoid staining (you don't have to do anything extra to the underwear). 

Then, hand wash or machine wash on cold, preferably in a laundry bag intended for delicates. You can use detergent but skip the fabric softener, bleach, and iron to protect the tech. Proudly hang dry - energy efficient and stigma-free. 

We recommend avoiding putting both the underwear and the pads in the dryer, as high temperatures can degrade the elastics and fabric over time.

For more information, you can find a full video tutorial here!

Simhona is made from premium materials that are tested for scores of home launderings. The better you care for them, the longer they will last. Be sure to rinse in cold water (this helps avoid staining) before tossing them in the washing machine. Wash with similar colors with mild detergent in cold water and hang dry.

In general underwear wears out faster than reusable pads (so if/when this does happen - hopefully several years later) our modular design allows you to just replace what you need! So you can keep your reusable pads and only replace the underwear - making it even cheaper than other period underwear in the long run. 

Yes! Because it is a natural, cloth underwear, you can wear it at any point!

Since Simhona covers a very delicate part of your body, it’s important to avoid harsh detergents that may irritate your skin. We recommend using a mild, natural detergent or specialized detergents made for lingerie and delicates.

First off, so proud that you're thinking beyond the trash can! 

Did you know nearly ALL textiles can be recycled? Yes, even period wear can be recycled through textile recycling services that sort them by color and material type, and shred them to become fiberfill or stuffing. To find a textile recycler near you, just search “your town + textile recycling” to see what comes up!

Please check out our sizing chart to make sure you get the right size. As the product does come with a pad (which as a little bit of extra fabric), if you are in between sizes we recommend sizing up. 

First, calculate how much you bleed/day: if you use a menstrual cup, this is pretty straight forward, you can just measure it out, but if you use other products we've a little guideline for you to help you better calculate this:

Tampons:

1 light tampon: 3 ml

1 regular tampon: 5 ml

1 super tampon: 12 ml

Pads: 

1 regular pad: 5 ml

1 overnight pad: 10 - 15 ml

Our full coverage pad holds up to 35 ml - as much as 3 super tampons, or 2 to 3 overnight pads. Our regular pad holds up to 25 ml - as much as 2 super tampons, or a little more than 2 overnight pads. So now all you have to do, is figure out which pad matches your flow!

This depends on a few things - activity and absorbency. 

For example, if you're wearing it to bed, we recommend you use the full coverage pad, as you have no control over where you'll bleed, so the more protection the better. If you're just going to be sitting in an office, a regular should be fine with regards to coverage. If you're going to be doing yoga, where you'll be in all different kinds of positions - full coverage is better. If you're going to be running, where you'll mainly be bleeding in one spot - a regular pad should be fine. 

Another thing to keep in mind is that the full coverage absorbs more, so if you're a super heavy bleeder, you may just want to go with that. 

Wings: 

This style is perfect if your pads tend to fold on you, as the wings will keep the pad open to prevent this from happening. The wings are also laminated on their non-fastener side, so if you are a side-leaker, the laminated wings should help stop that from happening. The wings are trimmable, so if you'd like the wings to be shorter/thinner you can trim them to your preference. (We recommend you first wear it at the full length before trimming, to be sure of the length your prefer.) 

Without Wings:

This style is perfect if you are prone to chafing as it doesn't have an extra layers wrapping around the sides. It is also great if you want the convenience of easy changing and thorough cleaning while looking like a normal underwear from the outside. The fasteners are on the back, so that the pad sticks perfectly to the underwear and doesn't move around - while also looking like a normal underwear from the outside.

Thin waistband:

The thin waistband is looser, making it more comfortable on your belly - which is great if you tend to bloat/get more sensative around the tummy area on your periods.

Wide waistband:

The wide waistband provides extra support, which is great if you want to make sure your underwear isn't going anywhere. 

We accept both Visa and Mastercards (debit or credit).

Unfortunately it's not very easy for us as we are just starting out, but please email us at info@simhona.com and we can hopefully figure something out for you!

We’ll ship your order within three business days, so watch for an email with tracking information. Hooray! You’re one step closer to period utopia. If you have questions about your order, please contact us at info@simhona.com

Provided your order hasn’t yet shipped, please email info@simhona.com to cancel your order. If your order has been shipped, please refer to our Peaceful Period Guarantee.

Once your payment has been processed, you’ll receive an email confirming your order (double check your spam or promotions folder just in case). We’ll ship your order within three business days, so watch for an email with tracking information. Hooray! You’re one step closer to period bliss. If you have questions about your order, please contact us at info@simhona.com.