What is washable underwear for periods?

Washable underwear for periods are a reusable alternative to traditional single-use period and incontinence products. Wear and wash, not wear and toss. Our period underwear is leakproof and available in a variety of absorbency levels. Choose the right absorbency level depending on your flow for the day or night, and move freely in buttery soft period underwear. For reference, here's an overview of our absorbency levels and the protection they can provide.
  • Proof® Super Light Absorbency Period Underwear
    • Holds up to 1 light tampon
    • Alternative to a panty liner or back up to a tampon or cup
  • Proof® Light Absorbency Period Underwear
    • Holds up to 1 regular tampon
    • Alternative to a panty liner or back up to a tampon or cup
  • Proof® Moderate Absorbency Period Underwear
    • Holds up to 3 regular tampons
    • Alternative to a pad or back up to a tampon or cup
  • Proof® Heavy Absorbency Period Underwear
    • Holds up to 4 regular tampons
    • Alternative/back up to a tampon or cup
  • Proof® Super Heavy Absorbency Period Underwear
    • Holds up to 5 regular tampons
    • Alternative/back up to a tampon or cup

Find your flow. . shop Proof® by absorbency levels!

How do washable underwear for periods work?

Period underwear feels just like your regular underwear, but with built-in leak protection. .

To start, our period underwear features an absorbent core and Leak-Loc® technology. Our super absorbent core pulls moisture away from the body. It is then reinforced with our Leak-Loc® edges to help lock in moisture to help you feel dry, confident, and protected. Designed to protect for all types of leaks, you can shop our leakproof underwear by absorbency, all of which are washable, and designed to fight odor..

How do I wash and care for washable underwear for periods?

For washing and drying our period underwear, we recommend the following method of care to maximize use.

1. Be gentle

All of our undies are machine washable. We recommend washing on a delicate cycle with cold water with delicate detergents. Refresh your undies with a few drops of tea tree oil or vinegar in the rinse cycle to keep your undies sanitized. In a hurry? You can hand wash them, too.

2. Let it all hang out

Hang or lay flat to dry and skip the dryer. Expect our undies to take between 6-24 hours to dry. To expedite the drying process, blot excess moisture and hang dry. Stock up to make sure you are always covered.

How do I choose the right size of washable underwear for periods?

The right size can contribute to your comfort. Refer to our size guide which can be found on each product page for our sizing recommendations. Remember though, the right size will be what you feel best in.

What is washable underwear for periods?

Washable underwear for periods are a reusable alternative to traditional single-use period and incontinence products. Wear and wash, not wear and toss. Our period underwear is leakproof and available in a variety of absorbency levels. Choose the right absorbency level depending on your flow for the day or night, and move freely in buttery soft period underwear. For reference, here's an overview of our absorbency levels and the protection they can provide.
  • Proof® Super Light Absorbency Period Underwear
    • Holds up to 1 light tampon
    • Alternative to a panty liner or back up to a tampon or cup
  • Proof® Light Absorbency Period Underwear
    • Holds up to 1 regular tampon
    • Alternative to a panty liner or back up to a tampon or cup
  • Proof® Moderate Absorbency Period Underwear
    • Holds up to 3 regular tampons
    • Alternative to a pad or back up to a tampon or cup
  • Proof® Heavy Absorbency Period Underwear
    • Holds up to 4 regular tampons
    • Alternative/back up to a tampon or cup
  • Proof® Super Heavy Absorbency Period Underwear
    • Holds up to 5 regular tampons
    • Alternative/back up to a tampon or cup

Find your flow. . shop Proof® by absorbency levels!

How do washable underwear for periods work?

Period underwear feels just like your regular underwear, but with built-in leak protection. .

To start, our period underwear features an absorbent core and Leak-Loc® technology. Our super absorbent core pulls moisture away from the body. It is then reinforced with our Leak-Loc® edges to help lock in moisture to help you feel dry, confident, and protected. Designed to protect for all types of leaks, you can shop our leakproof underwear by absorbency, all of which are washable, and designed to fight odor..

How do I wash and care for washable underwear for periods?

For washing and drying our period underwear, we recommend the following method of care to maximize use.

1. Be gentle

All of our undies are machine washable. We recommend washing on a delicate cycle with cold water with delicate detergents. Refresh your undies with a few drops of tea tree oil or vinegar in the rinse cycle to keep your undies sanitized. In a hurry? You can hand wash them, too.

2. Let it all hang out

Hang or lay flat to dry and skip the dryer. Expect our undies to take between 6-24 hours to dry. To expedite the drying process, blot excess moisture and hang dry. Stock up to make sure you are always covered.

How do I choose the right size of washable underwear for periods?

The right size can contribute to your comfort. Refer to our size guide which can be found on each product page for our sizing recommendations. Remember though, the right size will be what you feel best in.