Which brand of period pants are not lost to the woo?

Rip up an old towel into strips for light days? Admittedly my teen aghast, but isn't that the least toxic option?

@AuntieJune ... well.. I am not sure we can categorically say that
'The proportion of the period pants-buying public that supports trans rights out numbers the proportion that are gender critical'..

I am gender critical. I would prefer toilets to be segregated by sex and would prefer female language to be used when discussing periods. However, I welcome the range of non stereotypical underwear that meets my needs and that of my daughter.

Reusable is important to me, as is limited toxicity. Many of the brands have been less than clear on the materials in the moisture wicking and odour minimising elements of their products. Many brands have also aligned themselves with mermaids and offer gender free products. Sister republic have appeared on the market since I made my purchases. Cheeky wipes have also significantly expanded their range.

I have bought from wuka and modibodi ... despite feeling uncomfortable with some of their marketing.

How interesting that women’s and girls health is gambled with in this way.

It’s almost as if your sex matters and possibly just possibly no one gives a fuck about female health.

Suddenly the definition of woman becomes important.

In retrospect, have just read more sections of their website and see that they are also lost to the woo 🙄

Have you looked at Hey Girls? I got a free pair via work, they're really comfortable and don't leak.

www.heygirls.co.uk/

I have some from Nixibody and think they’re good. Can’t see any gender woo on their website!
https://www.nixibody.com/

They're just people who make pants.

They get marketing people in who tell them they need to be open to all the gender stuff or they'll alienate younger customers who buy into that stuff.

The proportion of the period pants-buying public that supports trans rights out numbers the proportion that are gender critical. It's just sound business.

They're only pants.

My problem on this one is that having tried many brands, modi bodi are the ones that work best. It is a fight between my principles on gender, the environment and my desire not to leak all over my clothes.

This is an article on PFAS and states Modibodi and Wuka as PFAS free.

https://bettergoods.org/best-period-underwear/

Both of those brands use phases including 'people who have periods' in some of their marketing, Wuka donate to Mermaids. Modibodi have sections for Men (incontinence and sweat), Women and all genders. Wuka's shop is segregated by style, flow and collection.

https://sistersrepublic.shop/collections/all. Look good and women centered.

I would say that on the face of their websites, all three look pro women and seem to cover gender identity issues in a fairly balanced way.

Regarding PFAS

I have found this

https://www.pfasfree.org.uk/about-pfas

And this

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/poly-and-perfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas-sources-pathways-and-environmental-data/poly-and-perfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas-sources-pathways-and-environmental-data-summary

I am still not quite sure which brands of pants have them or don’t have them.

My daughter that she knew Modi Bodi to be all about gender identity ideology because she sees their adverts on social media are all about trans.

I shared the link to modi body with my teenage daughter, she messaged back that “they are quite transy” unfortunately so I am still searching for period pants which aren’t promoting an ideology.

I think sizing is about right. I'm size 8-10 and wear small, and they're a nice, comfortable fit if that's any guide.
Absorbency-wise, I don't think I'd trust them on their own for the first 3ish days, but on lighter days they're okay.
They're good when used with sanitary towels to stop flooding at night.

This company freely talk about women
https://sistersrepublic.shop/

Last time I looked at modibodi they had a transman with mastectomy scars as a model. Butchering healthy bodies isn't something I want modelled to my DDs.

modibodi is lost to the gender woo - I use WUKA now

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/menopause/4742242-modibodi-and-gender?page=1

*Not for teens. In general terms I got more joy regarding woman-centred marketing when searching specifically for pants made in the UK or the EU. It brought up smaller businesses, who also as a bonus used less plastic, etc. But as I said, for adults. Although Sisters Republic did some designs which were not specifically for young girls but they looked like the type that would appeal to teens.

Cheeky wipes refer to their customers as "menstruators" etc. Steeped in the woo.
I've looked into this a bit but not for teen

How do you find the Amazon sizing and absorbency @walrussy? I have the Primark ones but DH put them in the tumble dryer by mistake and they've lost the elastic at the waistband.

On the off chance that you are going on holiday to France this summer, Monoprix do good ones.

We looked at these last night for my 13 year old, I've ordered a pack from M&S to try, I was really disappointed with the modibodi website

My daughter has modibodi pants, they seem pretty good. I am about to get her swimwear too...

I think hope wuka is still a safe brand. They do teen and swimwear if you need it

Also teen which sounds like you need

Modibodi have a women's section, can't be clearer than that