Period underwear can be really practical! Thanks to the All-rounder you always have Period products ready to hand. So you can finally say goodbye to those annoying moments when your period has decided to show up unexpectedly and of course there are no tampons or pads in sight. Your last-minute shopping at the supermarket or drugstore is now history, because the period panties are in the bathroom cupboard and do not have to be bought again, like disposable products. The Advantages the sustainable briefs are clear in themselves, but one thing may have already bothered you: hygiene . That is precisely why we want to take a closer look at the question in this blog post, how hygienic period underwear really is.

We know that many people have doubts when it comes to the hygiene of sustainable panties. This is partly because periods are often seen as something unhygienic in our society. This assumption also ensures that menstruation is associated with shame and there is a general uncertainty around the topic and direct communication about it. We are therefore committed to the Destigmatizing periods After all, menstruating women should not feel that their bleeding is something unhygienic.

Briefly beforehand: Period underwear is not unhygienic . If you change regularly and on a proper Care and washing of your panties then you don't have to worry about poor hygiene of the washable panties.

Some manufacturers use toxic biocides which can harm not only the environment but also your health. The biocides are intended to ensure that the panties remain hygienic. However, experts expressly advise against using biocides in clothing, as the substances can be classified as harmful.

Did you know that biocides allergic reactions or even infertility can trigger? We find this from Taynie very worrying and therefore expressly refrain from using biocides Since these are usually washed out of clothing after just a few washes and end up in the groundwater, the promised antibacterial effect is no longer valid. However, period underwear can still be hygienic without biocides.

We recommend that you buy your sustainable briefs after 10-12 hours at the latest and then wash.Before you put on a new pair of panties, you should Rinse used panties with cold water and only then put it in the washing machine.

You have a heavier bleeding ? Then you probably have to change your period underwear change after about 6 hours It is an advantage if you consider the intensity of your bleeding when buying your panties. This way you can go straight to products that are specifically suited to your menstrual intensity.

Especially menstruating women with a heavy bleeding are often  are worried about not having adequate protection during their period. That is why we offer a Ultra Collection which has been specially designed for people with heavy bleeding. This ensures a feeling of security in everyday life.

Of course, you can also use period underwear as Backup with another article such as our Cloth tampons out of Organic cotton wear if you have particularly heavy bleeding and want to get through your day without any worries.

Apart from the maximum wearing time of 10-12 hours How often a pair of panties needs to be changed can vary greatly from person to person. This depends mainly on the Strength of your bleeding In any case, your used pants should be washed after one use , after you have previously i t rinsed with cold water have.

Why do you have to wash your underwear in cold water if you end up washing it in the washing machine anyway? It is important that you wash your period panties or also your washable pads and tampons rinse with cold water after use, so that the blood in it does not clot . Use definitely cold water , otherwise you will be faced with the unpleasant consequence of the blood clumping together with the warm water.

With the cold water you can also Blood stains in your underwear or at least reduce them if they bother you. Blood stains are especially visible in period panties that are not black, but have a bright or bright color. However, our Taynies all have a black inner layer , so you don't have to worry about visible blood stains, even if you want to wear light summery briefs. Our washable Tampons and Bind are also made of black fabric.

At the Wash cycle There are a few things to keep in mind when cleaning your period panties so that you can extend the lifespan of your sustainable game changer as much as possible.

First of all, it is important that you wash your period underwear avoid bleach and fabric softener. Fabric softeners can absorbency of your washable products. This is exactly what you want to avoid, which is why fabric softeners are not a good idea.

In addition, we recommend that you Detergent with ECO label use, because this contains no cationic surfactants , which the Protective layer could damage your menstrual underwear.

After washing your items, the next step should under no circumstances the dryer because the heat from the dryer can also Suction membrane your period underwear. So do something good for the durability of your panties and the environment and dry your laundry on the clothesline or drying rack. After your faithful companions have dried in the air, you should keep the iron away from them , because that would only damage the material of your period underwear.

While browsing through different period panties, you may have noticed that only a few manufacturers sell items that 60 degrees can be washed. For this purpose, a certain technology is needed, which prevents the panties from losing their desired function even after a 60 degree wash cycle.

Manufacturers often offer trousers that only at up to 30 degrees can be washed, otherwise the membrane of the Underwear deformed However, there are some menstruating women who wear their period underwear at 40 degrees or even 60 degrees That is why we at Taynie work together with textile engineers. For our Taynies we use a special material that can also be washed at can withstand 60 degrees . But also our tampons and pads made of organic cotton can withstand this high temperature. 

If you are under Infections in the genital area it is recommended that you keep your Taynies at a temperature of 60 degrees wash. Otherwise, 40 degrees is sufficient to get your panties hygienically clean again. Because did you know that the Bacterial load is reduced by more than a thousand times at 40 degrees? So it is not absolutely necessary to wash your panties, pads and tampons at 60 degrees. If you do feel like it, then you are Taynnies on the safe side.

The proper care of your panties is the be-all and end-all so that they can accompany you for a long time. If you have washed your panties with cold water, you should Do not wring, rub or twist , because this can damage them. Before your washed-out period panties end up in the washing machine, you should put them in a Laundry net pack. Do you already know the Taynie laundry net made from recycled PET bottles ? The sustainable laundry net Compared to many other laundry nets, it is ecological alternative and impresses with its practical drawstring.