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Giggle Knickers....has anyone tried them?

(33 Posts)
grannymy Sat 18-Jan-20 13:07:49

I'll stick with Tena lights. I think they're great.

Pittcity Sat 18-Jan-20 13:05:16

They are cotton knickers EllanVannin with a special gusset to absorb little leaks.

EllanVannin Sat 18-Jan-20 11:10:04

What is it ? Itching powder ?

I've no interest in re-usable anything particularly for intimate areas.

Pittcity Sat 18-Jan-20 10:50:11

It's stress incontinence I'm interested in...way past periods!
Reusable pads just add to the laundry surely?

Shrub Sat 18-Jan-20 10:19:41

You can also get reuseable panty liners, might be worth a look?

vampirequeen Sat 18-Jan-20 10:18:16

I've seen the discussions on fb too. They seem very expensive for what they are. If you don't have too much leakage and you don't mind the extra washing why not use a piece of terry nappy (or similar) I know these knickers will reduce landfill but I have my doubts as to how they'll help overall due to the extra water, electricity and detergents used. You can buy biodegradable sanitary towels e.g.https://www.amazon.co.uk/Natracare-Organic-Cotton-Ultra-Wings/dp/B013P16JU0/ref=sr_1_6?hvadid=80539258867234&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&keywords=biodegradable+sanitary+towels&qid=1579342481&sr=8-6. There are quite a few brands on Amazon.

Pittcity Sat 18-Jan-20 10:14:43

I have just sorted my laundry and have part answered my own question. Duh, I have to wash my knickers anyway!
So as long as the absorbent ones work well and only one pair is needed per day it should make no difference to the environment.
But are they worth buying? Two pairs would cost the same as a year's supply of panty liners.

Pittcity Sat 18-Jan-20 09:44:48

I have been reading a Facebook discussion about putting used sanitary products into landfill vs buying reusable alternatives.
I currently use Tena lights for the occasional sneeze/cough leak. I have looked at Giggle Knickers as a washable alternative.
They are quite expensive and would like to know what others think before taking the plunge.
I am also interested to find out if there is much difference in the environmental impact of both products taking manufacturing, disposal v washing machine water, electricity, detergents etc.