The cotton velour is comfy and the size is nice, but they slide around way too much. I was anticipating the fuzzy part of the fleece backing would be against your underwear to hold it in place like other companies, but it’s in the interior, and the backing is smooth and slides around and out of place.
Hi Jess, thank you for your feedback. We're glad you find the cotton velour comfy, but sorry to hear about the slipping issue. A couple things to note- It is extremely important to wear snug fitting cotton underwear with your pads and liners. Also, the liner is made to absorb and distribute. If we had flipped the fabric, any fluid would come back up through the top of the liner and would get everywhere. The backside of the backing is designed to be leak proof and simply would not work any other way.
Taylor
-SoCo Studio Team
ILPs have been a game-changer for my gushing moments! Thank you for making these in prints and different fabrics! Love love love!
Hi Lyndi! we're thrilled to hear you love the Snatch Patches! Thanks so much for your awesome support and kind words. Enjoy your collection!
Taylor
-SoCo Studio Team
I didn’t know how much I loved cotton underwear until I bought these. They’ve kept my pads secure and my periods easier to manage. 🙌
Hi Dusti, we're so happy to hear these underwear are making a difference for you! Thanks for sharing your experience with us. 😊
Taylor
-SoCo Studio Team
I bought a few different kinds and sizes for my first time. Some were too thick some were awkward. Hard to tell what's a good fit.
Hi Martha. Thank you for giving us a try! Finding the right fit can definitely take a little trial and error, especially with different absorbencies, shapes, and fabric options. What feels perfect for one person may not work as well for another. If you'd like, reach out to us and we'd be happy to help recommend styles and sizes based on your flow and preferences so you can find the most comfortable fit for you.
Taylor
-SoCo Studio Team
Hi Martha. I would love to help resolve this issue but can you please provide a little more information to why it's "not your thang" Thank you for trying them out and for the honest feedback! Reusables aren't everyone's thing, but we appreciate you giving them a shot.
Taylor
-SoCo Studio Team
Martha-Thank you for trying them out and for the honest feedback! Reusables aren't everyone's thing, but we appreciate you giving them a shot. If you could provide more information, we could assist you better.
Taylor
-SoCo Studio Team
I'm just finishing up my first period using these pads. I ordered several different ones in different sizes/fabrics to find which one(s) I like the best. So this review is for all the pads I purchased, not just this one. My background: I've used Softcups/ (previously Instead brand) for the last 18+ years. It's been that long since I've used tampons because I hate them with a passion. I am 54 and will probably be going into menopause soon. My periods are heavy and last a long time. I've felt over the last couple of years that my body is rejecting the softcups. It has be just the right scenario that it stays in place (empty bowels, etc.), which only happens maybe 1/2 of one day of my 6-7 day period. So, I'm always wearing a medium pad for when the softcup fails which is several times a day on my heavy days. In the last year I've added period panties, which I also don't trust, but as another layer of safety just in case. Even with all this in place, I still get blow-outs first thing in the morning or in the afternoon where I'm washing out everything and starting over. It's a good thing I don't work full-time anymore, lol. So, I knew changing to these pads would be an adjustment, especially without the Softcup as my first line of defense.
First of all, I love how comfortable these pads are. I don't mind wearing them at all, even the XL sizes. The snaps are unobtrusive and easy to snap and unsnap when needed. They stay put and don't slide around. So far the pads are easy to rinse out immediately, then throw in my laundry. I'm at home most of the time, so this is easy for me. I washed my first load yesterday and there is no staining whatsoever on any of the fabrics. I didn't find any type of fabric to be any more comfortable than another, but I think my fav is the minky.
I do wish I had ordered more of the XL/Max Zorb for night-time and day-time heavy days. I could tell they absorbed more, so the leakage was less. I found the blood would soak in and go down around to the snaps and leak out there. The other thing I found was that when I gushed, the fabric didn't immediately absorb all the blood and the blood would just follow the path of least resistance. I took a nap the other day and the moment I stood up out of bed, I had a gush, so I rushed in the bathroom, but it was too late. I had to strip it all down and rinse out everything including the pink capris I was wearing. The pad I was wearing, I believe, was a Large/Regular.
I did try the petal things, they lasted only about 20 min or until the first gush. They were comfortable, but I think my gushes were no match for them.
I'm hoping to figure out the best way to use these successfully because I don't want to go back to the softcup as my go-to and these as my backup to the softcup. I think I just need to change them more often and realize that my gushing isn't normal and just deal with the fallout.
Hi Kim! Thank you so much for taking the time to review. Heavy gushes can happen and I am glad the ILPs help. I would also suggest a larger size during those days and adding wing extenders to broaden the width of the pad. That can help the absorption rate quite a bit. If you are a fan of the Minky fabric, I would try the Polartec, as well. This fabric tends to absorb like magic so your flow is distributed more evenly. Please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have regarding fabric or absorbency options.
Taylor
-SoCo Studio Team
Hi Andromeda! We are elated that you love your Stain Stick Remover!
Taylor
-SoCo Studio Team
Hi Brittney, we're so happy to hear you love the print! Thanks for your wonderful review!
Taylor
-SoCo Studio Team
Thank you for taking the time to review! We are thrilled you love your pad! Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
Taylor
-SoCo Studio Team
When I saw the puppet pals pad I knew I had to get it! The muppets have been a family favorite forever, so getting myself and my mom a pad in this print was a MUST. Of course the quality is amazing, the fabric feels great, and the max zorb keeps me feeling dry for hours even on my heavier days!
Hi Hannah, we're so happy to hear you and your family love the Puppet Pals pad! Thanks for sharing your experience and for being part of the SoCo Studio community.
Taylor
-SoCo Studio Team
Hi Karen, we're so glad to hear you love the prints! Thanks for sharing your excitement!
Taylor
-SoCo Studio Team
Hi Susan, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you love the print and quality.
Taylor
-SoCo Studio Team
I absolutely love the fact I cannot feel this pad while I am wearing it. I also love how it doesn't stain! Very much worth the money.
Hi Christina, we're thrilled to hear you love your pads! Thank you for your kind words and support.
-Taylor
SoCo Studio Team
I love all my soco items that I have ordered between my thongs pads to my newer fun pads to all my newer wrappers I got from the birthday drop. They are all amazing products so glad I found soco and I took a chance to use reusable pads and love every second of them ❤️
Thank you for taking the time to review, Sheree! I am thrilled you love all of your SoCo products!
Taylor
-SoCo Studio Family
Thank you for reviewing, Liz! We're happy you love your pads!
Taylor
-SoCo Studio Team
Loved this fabric! You can tell the hard work put into these pads. The print was adorable.
Thank you so much for your kind words about our PAD FRUIT SALAD Pad. We are thrilled to hear that you loved the fabric and could appreciate the hard work that goes into our pads. We couldn't agree more, the print is absolutely adorable! Thank you for choosing our product and for taking the time to leave a review.
Taylor
-SoCo Studio Team
Welcome to the SoCo Family, Anais! Thank you for taking the time to review! We love that you are happy with all of your SoCo products!
Taylor
-SoCo Studio Team
I love all the wrappers I got from the birthday drop just needed some more fun wrappers to carry my pads around in when im out at my job. Thank you for all these fun prints
The matching wrappers are the best part, right?! Thank you for reviewing!
Taylor
-SoCo Studio Team
I absolutely love stay dry Fabric and just dill with it makes everything all better during my period
Thank you so much for leaving a review! We're thrilled to hear that you love Dill With It. Sometimes we have to with our periods, right? I'm glad 'Dilling With It' is a little easier for you. 😉
Taylor
-SoCo Studio Team
I loved the print!! I have been eyeing to purchase from SOCO and I will definitely will be a returning customer!!!
We agree, 'Theo' is an adorable print! Thank you for taking the time to review! Be sure to check out the 20 new prints we launched last week!
Taylor
-SoCo Studio Team
This was part of my first order from Soco studio. Absolutely love the print. Reminds me of all of the books that I used to read in my preteen years. A perfect match for the thong pad I ordered with it.
Thank you so much, Jenifer for reviewing! We all love a little nostalgia 😊 We are so happy you love your pads!
Taylor
-SoCo Studio Team