Pantyliner Plus
Soft breathable cotton. For light flow, spotting, and light leaks. Reusable for years.
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$14.00 - Regular price
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$14.00
No plastic liners, PFAs or hormone disrupting chemicals against your skin. Just 100% cotton fabric.
Intuitive and easy to use. And it feels so good to be free from buying daily liners!
Guaranteed to last 5 years. Easy to wash. Handmade in Portland OR since 1993.
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Our Pantyliner Plus is perfect for light flows, spotting, daily discharge, or as backup protection for cups or tampons. They're also the crowd favorite for light incontinence.
Pantyliner Plus is small (so it’s discreet and not bulky at all), and a great place to start if you’re new to reusables. It’s longer than the Pantyliner, more flexible in the undies, and holds its shape well in the washer/dryer.
Want our shortest, most discreet pantyliner instead? Check out the OG Pantyliner here.
Product Details
- Pantyliner Measures: 6.75" long, 2.25" wide when snapped for discreet, secure fit.
- Pantyliner Plus Measures: Measures 8.75" long, 2.5" wide when snapped.
- Thong Measures: Approx. 8" long, 2.5" wide in the middle and 1" at the thinnest (when wings are snapped)
- No special care required: all of our pads are washable and dryer safe.
- Toxin Free: PFAS-free, plastic-free, and chemical-free fabrics to ensure happy and healthy skin
When choosing your GladRags, consider both the absorbency level and how much coverage you need. Find detailed instructions on choosing the right pads for you here.
| Pad Style | Length | Width when snapped | Insert Length | Pad Shape | Pad Absorbency |
| Pantyliner | 6.75" | 2.25" | no insert |  |
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| Pantyliner Plus | 8.25" | 2.75" | no insert |  |
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| Thong Pantyliner | 8" | 2.5" in middle, 1" at thinnest | no insert |  |
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| Day Pad | 9" | 2.75" | 7.5" |  |
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| Day Pad Plus | 11" | 3" | 9.25" | |
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| Night Pad | 14" | 3" in middle, 5" at widest |
7.5" |
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| Night Pad Plus | 14" | 3" in middle, 5" at widest |
12" |
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Please note: all of our pads are proudly sewn by hand. As such, some variation will naturally occur. The sizes above are approximate. Please be aware that GladRags are not pre-shrunk and some shrinkage may occur after washing.
Why People Are Switching To Reusable Pads
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Disposable Pads
- Plastic and hormone disrupting chemicals against the skin
- Irritating adhesives
- Moisture trapped against sensitive parts
- 10,000+ pads added to the landfill per person over a lifetime
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GladRags Reusable Pads
- Made of natural, breathable cotton fabrics
- Guaranteed to last 5+ years
- Gentle on the skin
- Dramatically less waste, and compostable at home at the end of their journey
- Trusted for over 30 years
How GladRags Work
- Snap pantyliner around underwear.
- Change as often as you would a disposable pad (try our carry bags for easy on the go-storage)
- Wash and reuse!
Hot tip: All three styles of Pantyliners are as absorbent as a disposable liner. The main difference between the pantyliner and pantyliner plus is length!
Benefits of GladRags
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Comfort
Breathable cotton keeps skin dry without chemicals
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Intuitive Use
Works just like a disposable liner with wings.
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Reusable for Years
One pad replaces ~240 disposable pads and lasts 5+ years
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Responsible Manufacturing
Sewn in Portland, OR with 100% cotton fabrics for over 30 years
Don't Just Take Our Word For It:
Top 5 Questions From People Thinking About Switching:
Do they REALLY save money?
There's a lot of talk out there about saving money over time, but the math doesn't always add up. Ours does.
Exact amounts vary based on what type of disposable pads you use, and how many you use per period, but a low average assumes 25 pads per cycle (5 pads/day for 5 days) or 300 pads per year, totaling approximately $450 over 5 years. If you buy 'natural' or Organic pads, the 5 year cost is more like $1,070–$1,430. And disposable pad costs have risen 40%+ since 2020, so who knows what they'll be in 5 years!
Our Conventional Deluxe Kit costs $288 and the Organic version is $345, and they're guaranteed to last 5 years. So over 5 years, you're going to save $100-162. At the bare minimum.
And if you currently buy Organic pads, and your new GladRags last longer than 5 years (many customers use them for 10!), You could be saving $2500+ over the next 10 years!
Will they leak?
They do not have a plastic liner in them, they will eventually leak through (like a tampon!). How fast you bleed through them depends on how heavy your flow is, and also how thin your menstrual blood is.
Change pads as you would a disposable, and you'll be worry free!
Are cloth pads bulky?
Most customers say that they feel softer and more comfortable than disposables.
How do I wash them?
Lots of people worry they'll be hard to wash. But it's easy! You can just machine wash and dry with your normal laundry.
There's more extensive laundering information below and you can make it as much of a process as you want, but it can really be as simple as that.
Can we talk about ... odor?
The elephant in the room: Are they going to smell?
Cotton breathes better than plastic pads and does not contain any chemical gels. So our pads do not have that gross 'disposable pad' smell that everyone hates. Most people worry that reusable pads will be like that x10, but they're not.
If you empty out your carry bag of used pads daily, smells are generally a non issue. You can also rinse your GladRags out with cool water before putting them in the laundry if you do notice anything.
New to Reusable Pads?
Start with a kit. Most customers appreciate:
- Starting with enough pads for a cycle
- Getting the best value
- Easier transition with different styles to choose at different parts of their cycle
FAQ
HOW MANY PADS DO I NEED?
Most people start with 8-12 pads and have to wash 1-2 times during their cycle. If you're new to cloth pads, we recommend a Cloth Pad Starter Kit (or Starter Kit Plus), using that for a few cycles and figuring out what else you need to complete your collection.
HOW LONG DO THEY LAST?
We guarantee our pads to last at least 5 years with proper care. Hundreds of customers have told us that their pads lasted at least 10 years before they replaced them (or menopause started)! Personally, I've been using the same pads for over 12.
Our cost savings estimates are all based on 5 years of use, but if you actually use them for 10 years, imagine how much more you'll save!
CAN THEY BE USED FOR LIGHT INCONTINENCE?
They sure can. While GladRags were originally designed for menstruation, it didn't take long to start hearing from customers that they were being used for light leaks. That's not something we talk about enough as a culture, but light incontinence impacts 1/3 of women! They're a wonderful alternative to disposables.
Most people find that the pantyliner plus is the perfect light incontinence solution. For a little more peace of mind (or the ability to swap out the insert for a new one), the Day Pad is the other go-to option.
CLEANING & CARE
Caring for your cloth pads is simple. Follow our easy step-by-step instructions to ensure your GladRags will stay in great condition for years to come.
Easy care: Machine washable with standard detergent. Designed to retain absorbency and shape wash after wash.
Detailed Cloth Pad Cleaning & Care:
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After use, separate the inserts from the holder. Pantyliners do not have inserts. |
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Soak in cold water, if desired, to help prevent staining. Use the presoak function on your washing machine, or soak in a covered rust-proof container. Change soaking water daily. |
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Machine wash cold using a natural detergent and tumble dry low or line dry. Do not use bleach or fabric softener. You may hand wash pads if desired. |
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Remove pads from dryer promptly and store flat to eliminate wrinkling; use cool iron if desired. Store your pads in a clean, dry place until next use. |
Avoid using detergents with fabric softeners or whiteners/brighteners as these can inhibit the absorbency of your cloth pads. Try these plastic-free, non-toxic laundry detergent sheets from our friends at Zero Waste Cartel! Be aware that soaking your cloth pads in water with additives such as hydrogen peroxide can degrade the fabric and lead to holes. For this reason, we recommend utilizing stain removers as spot treatments and do not advise soaking cloth pads in water treated with peroxide-based stain removers.
We do not recommend the use of castile soap, facial soap, or other soaps not intended for textile laundering. Excess detergent may lead to build up, which can limit the absorbency of your cloth pads. While we have many customers that use homemade detergents with great success, cloth pads laundered with homemade detergent are not covered under our warranty. Full warranty information is available here.
A note about staining: Soaking your GladRags in cold water or pre-treating with an enzymatic cleanser immediately after using are two simple ways to prevent staining. However, light staining does not indicate that your laundered cloth pads are not clean or sanitary!
To clean your GladRags Carry Bag, simply wipe the bag with a damp cloth or machine wash cold, then air dry or tumble dry low.