Organyc pads and liners are super sustainable but are they any good? Here’s my take on this longstanding brand.
Organyc Pads and Pantyliners
Highlights: Made in Italy with certified organic cotton grown in North and South Carolina. Petroleum product/plastic-free and non-toxic. Eco-friendly packaging. Good absorption but a little too fluffy for my liking.
- Made from pure organic cotton and a small amount of bioplastic
- Plastic-free and free from synthetics
- Very ‘earthy’ feel
- Eco-friendly packaging
- Breathable and hypoallergenic
- Not tested on animals (vegan)
- Pads are thicker than competitors that use SAP for absorption
- The cotton is quite fluffy and doesn’t always hold together well (especially over longer periods of wear)
At a glance:
Made in: Italy
Materials: Organic cotton, materBi (biodegradable and compostable bioplastic)
Cotton grown in: North & South Carolina
Certifications: ICEA, GOTS, Vegan-certified (certification body not listed), Soil Association (organic), SA 8000 (Social Accountability Certification)
What I like
Organyc is an impressive brand providing non-toxic pads and pantyliners made with 100 percent organic cotton. These pads and liners are breathable and hypoallergenic, and (as with all Organyc products) are not tested on animals. The Organyc website says its products are vegan-certified, but doesn’t specify the certifying body.
These pads and liners, like the Organyc tampons (see our review) are free from:
- Chlorine bleach
- Latex
- Parabens
- Perfumes
- SAP (rare for pads!)
- Petroleum-derived plastics
- Hazardous chemicals.
Organyc also takes care to use biodegradable packaging materials.
My experience
Organyc was one of the first natural period management brands I came across as a teenager when making the switch from plasticky Always, Kotex, and co. As such, they have a special place in my heart and I’m happy to see them relaunched and rebranded by Corman USA Inc.
That said, I much prefer Natracare (see our review) menstrual management products to the Organyc pads, liners, and tampons.
In my experience, Organyc pads and liners are overly fluffy and tend to start falling apart within just a few hours. That means they’re decent for back-up protection in between using reusable period pads, cups, or discs, but not great for longer use.
I particularly disliked the Organyc Nursing Pads. I used these a few times in the first week postpartum and hated how the cotton sloughed off the pad and stuck to my body. These wisps of cotton felt really irritating and uncomfortable, at a time when there was already plenty of that going around!
Vs. the competition
Organyc offers good value for money and a range of products with different absorbencies. However, because they use 100 percent cotton inside and out, the more absorbent pads are a lot thicker than Natracare pads (see our review). They’re also thicker than pads by Seventh Generation, a company that uses more absorbent natural materials for the absorbent core.
Similar to Seventh Generation (View Price on Walmart), Organyc only offers one shape and size of pantyliners, unlike Natracare which offers a much wider range.
Organyc also has a few things to do to get on top of branding and transparency, such as letting us know which body provides its vegan certification.
See also: The Best Brands for Eco-Friendly Menstrual Management
Organyc Pads and Pantyliners
Highlights: Made in Italy with certified organic cotton grown in North and South Carolina. Petroleum product/plastic-free and non-toxic. Eco-friendly packaging. Good absorption but a little too fluffy for my liking.