Learn about Period Underwear - DIVA™ Reusable Period Underwear

Q: Are period underwear safe?

Our underwear is made without added PFAS—a group of harmful "forever" chemicals that may be reproductively toxic, endocrine-disrupting, or cause skin sensitivities, and in an OEKO TEX 100 Certified facility.

Curious about period underwear? Reusable period underwear is designed to absorb menstrual flow while providing comfortable, leakproof protection. Unlike disposable pads, period underwear can be washed and worn again throughout your period and from cycle to cycle when properly cared for.

DIVA™ Reusable Period Underwear combines an ultra-thin, seamless design with moisture-wicking and absorbent layers to help keep you feeling comfortable and protected throughout the day. Whether you're new to period underwear or considering making the switch, this guide explains how period underwear works, what makes DIVA™ Period Underwear unique, and how to choose the right size for you.

Period underwear has built-in absorbent and leakproof layers to absorb menstrual flow. With proper care, period underwear can be washed and reused for many cycles.

DIVA™ Period Underwear features a moisture-wicking DryTec™ gusset that allows fluid to pass through the top layer into absorbent internal layers, helping keep moisture away from your skin. With a 10-inch gusset and absorbency of up to 9 regular tampons’ worth of menstrual flow, it can be worn on its own or as backup with other period products.

Designed With Your Comfort in Mind

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Designed With Your Comfort in Mind

Ultra-thin, seamless design

The streamlined design provides comfortable coverage without the bulk of traditional period products.

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Designed With Your Comfort in Mind

DryTec™ moisture-wicking technology

The DryTec™ gusset helps move menstrual fluid away from the body and into the absorbent internal layers.

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Designed With Your Comfort in Mind

Leakproof protection

The internal layers are designed to absorb menstrual flow and provide leak protection during everyday movement.

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Designed With Your Comfort in Mind

Zinc-infused gusset

The gusset contains zinc to help neutralize odor and support a fresh, comfortable feeling throughout wear.

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Designed With Your Comfort in Mind

4-way stretch fabric

The fabric stretches and conforms to your body for a comfortable fit across a range of body shapes and sizes.

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DIVA™ Period Underwear absorbs up to 9 regular tampons' worth of menstrual flow, or approximately 45 mL.

How long you can wear your period underwear depends on your individual flow and needs. You may need to change more frequently on heavier-flow days.

Period underwear can be worn on its own or as backup with another period product, depending on your flow and personal preference.

DIVA™ Period Underwear is designed for everyday period protection, whether you're working, sleeping, exercising, or going about your day.

If you experience heavier clotting, you may need additional protection or more frequent changes. Clots may not be fully absorbed by period underwear and may need to be wiped away when you use the bathroom.

What is DIVA Period Underwear Made Of?

The body of DIVA™ Period Underwear is made from 81% recycled nylon and 19% elastane.

The moisture-wicking gusset contains multiple absorbent layers, including polyester and rayon infused with zinc for odor protection.

DIVA™ Period Underwear is made without added PFAS. DIVA™ Period Underwear is manufactured in an OEKO-TEX® 100 certified facility. OEKO-TEX® certification involves testing textiles for a range of potentially harmful substances.

DIVA™ Period Underwear is made without added PFAS and is manufactured in an OEKO-TEX® 100 certified facility.

OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 is a textile certification system that tests materials for a range of substances that may be harmful to human health.

Find your Size

You’ll notice that our sizing looks a bit different!

Our period underwear comes in XS/S, M/L, XL/2XL and 3XL/4XL. This is thanks to the 81% recycled nylon and 19% elastane 4-way stretch design.

To find your size, measure both your waist at your belly button and your hips at their widest point, then compare your measurements with our DIVA™ Period Underwear size guide.

Once you have these two numbers, check to see what size they correspond to.

XS/ S: Waist (23-28''), Hip (32-38")
M/ L: Waist (29-34''), Hip (39-44")
XL/ 2XL: Waist (35-40''), Hip (45-50")
3XL/ 4XL: Waist (41-45''), Hip (51-56")

Comparing to US pants sizes might also help you.

XS/S = 0-6
M/L = 8-14
XL/2XL = 16-22
3XL/4XL = 24-30

You’ll notice that our sizing looks a bit different!

Our period underwear comes in XS/S, M/L, XL/2XL and 3XL/4XL. This is thanks to the 81% recycled nylon and 19% elastane 4-way stretch design.

To find your size, measure both your waist at your belly button and your hips at their widest point, then compare your measurements with our DIVA™ Period Underwear size guide.

Once you have these two numbers, check to see what size they correspond to.

XS/ S: Waist (23-28''), Hip (32-38")
M/ L: Waist (29-34''), Hip (39-44")
XL/ 2XL: Waist (35-40''), Hip (45-50")
3XL/ 4XL: Waist (41-45''), Hip (51-56")

Comparing to US pants sizes might also help you.

XS/S = 0-6
M/L = 8-14
XL/2XL = 16-22
3XL/4XL = 24-30

FAQs

Please wash before first use.

After wearing, we suggest immediately rinsing with cold water, squeezing gently, until the water runs clear. If you have it handy, DIVA Wash can also be used to lather the gusset, followed by thoroughly rinsing until the water runs clear. DIVA Wash is not a replacement for laundry detergent.

Machine wash in cold or warm water at a maximum 30 degrees Celsius/86 degrees Fahrenheit. Use mild detergent and a delicate setting. Hang to dry. Do not bleach, iron, dry clean or tumble dry.

Our underwear is made without added PFAS—a group of harmful "forever" chemicals that may be reproductively toxic, endocrine-disrupting, or cause skin sensitivities, and in an OEKO TEX 100 Certified facility.

Ultra-thin 4-way stretch fabric conforms to your body for secure comfort and protection.

Our unique DryTec™ fabric gusset wicks moisture away from the body into the leakproof internal layers for all-day dry comfort. These super absorbent layers hold up to 9 regular tampons (45ml) worth of menstrual flow.

Our zinc oxide infused gusset keeps you feeling fresh and comfortable all day. Zinc oxide is known for its antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, and comes from a naturally occurring mineral, zincite, that has safely been used for thousands of years. It is used in many everyday products.

Our period underwear is great for providing all-day confidence and
protection.

The 10" ultra absorbent gusset means maximum coverage,
replacing the need for 9 regular size tampons.

Similar to disposable pads, some may be absorbed, but not all. These clusters of coagulated blood and tissue can be dense and as such,may need to be wiped away when you go to the bathroom.

Our DryTec™ gusset absorbs up to 9 regular size tampons of menstrual fluid and is designed to keep you feeling dry and comfortable.

If you experience heavy clotting, speak to your healthcare provider.

Manufactured in an OEKO-TEX 100 Certified facility means that the use of AZO dyes, formaldehyde, and nickel has been prohibited.

In addition to these, many other chemicals harmful to health are also tested for during the manufacturing process. The OEKO-TEX lab tests to prevent harmful chemicals from interacting with our products include approximately 100 different extensive test parameters.