Aunt Flow Pads vs Organic Pads: which is safer?
Aunt Flow Pads is our pick, better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Our pick
Aunt Flow
Aunt Flow Pads
PFAS grade
Excellent 100/100
Overall grade
Excellent 96/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 1
Material
organic cotton with natural fibers
Confidence
92%
PossibleSuperabsorbent polymer (SAP) gel additives and microplastics
Natracare
Organic Pads
PFAS grade
Excellent 100/100
Overall grade
Excellent 92/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
not stated
Confidence
100%
PossibleFragrance allergens (if scented variant)
PossibleBacterial overgrowth from prolonged wear
Where these two actually differ
- We flag Superabsorbent polymer (SAP) gel additives and microplastics on the Aunt Flow and not on the Natracare.
- We flag Fragrance allergens (if scented variant) and Bacterial overgrowth from prolonged wear on the Natracare and not on the Aunt Flow.
- These two are level, close enough that price and fit should decide it rather than our grade.
Both products run through the same public rubric, which covers materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls, plus a beyond-PFAS hazard analysis. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests. How grades work →
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