When I researched this product for London Drugs, I was able to quite favourably report on Natracare’s green composition vs. the ingredients of conventional products. But when it came to product performance, I knew I needed help. So I turned to one person guaranteed to tell it to me straight – my wife, Sharon.
To my surprise, she told me she has actually been using this product for some time! (Shows how often I help with her personal shopping…busted!) So here’s her review:

“I used regular pads for years but when I found the Natracare products I was more than happy to make a shift to improve the quality of materials I was sleeping with!

Besides being comfortable, with a large range of products (I typically use the pads and the liners as needed), the organic cotton cover padding and minimal paper for disposal appeals to my green side and I feel less angst when I dispose of the entire product. Also, the more I learn about the pesticides used in traditional cotton production, the more I appreciate the organic content in Natracare.

I definitely seek out retailers like London Drugs that carry this product over others I have used in the past.”

So there you have it. If you want a few more technical details, here are some content comparisons:

Conventional pads contain plastics in the backing, covers and the absorbent material, which are not biodegradable. Natracare Ultra pads and liners are made from over 78% renewable materials and are compostable. Natracare also uses organic cotton. When I contacted them to ask about the percentage, they gave me very prompt and accurate answers – 100% in the tampons, 20% in the Ultrapads and over 99% in the Baby Wipes and Intimate Wipes. So full marks for transparency as well.

Thanks to my guest blogger – guess I owe Sharon at least one trip to London Drugs!