You read the label on your matcha. You check the ingredients on your supplements and the source of your protein. Somewhere along the way, most of us stopped applying that same scrutiny to the clothing closest to our skin, and period underwear sits closer than almost anything.
Here is a simple guide to reading that label like you read every other one.
Start with the fibre
The first thing to look for is what the fabric is actually made of. Natural and plant-based fibres such as cotton, modal and lyocell are breathable and soft against the skin. Heavily synthetic blends tend to trap heat and moisture. The fibre content is usually the most honest line on the whole label.
Look at where it is made
Country of origin tells you about the standards behind the product. Our period briefs are made in Portugal, a heritage textile region with rigorous manufacturing practices, the same supply chain behind the rest of the Maison Sarava line.
Notice the construction
Well-made underwear holds its shape, sits flat, and feels considered at the seams. Cheap construction announces itself within a few washes. Quality is quiet, but you feel it every day.
Why this matters more here
Period care is intimate, repeated and personal. The wellness-minded shopper already audits what goes in her body; auditing what sits against it is the natural next step. Start with the Period Underwear Brief or the lighter Light-Flow Brief.
Get our free Fabric Guide to learn exactly what to look for before you buy.