Bodyform Women's Regular Soft Pads
Skip until manufacturer discloses waterproof backing composition.
Bodyform does not publicly disclose PFAS status or waterproof treatment details. Period pads typically use unknown synthetic coatings for liquid barrier that may contain PFAS.
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Material
Cotton/wood pulp core with waterproof synthetic backing (unspecified polymer)
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Bodyform Women's Regular Soft Pads is made of, ingredients and materials
Bodyform Regular pads combine a cotton and wood pulp absorbent core with a synthetic polymer waterproof backing of unspecified composition. The cotton and pulp core itself carries minimal chemical risk when unbleached or conventionally bleached. The backing polymer is the critical unknown, it provides leak protection but its material identity, manufacturing process, and water-repellency mechanism are not disclosed. Without confirmation of the polymer type and treatment, the waterproof function cannot be assessed for PFAS, plasticizer, or flame retardant additives.
What’s concerning
Waterproof / stain-resistant treatment
Water-repellent coating treatments have historically used PFAS.
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
PFAS
Waterproof polymer backing composition is not disclosed. PFAS (particularly Teflon-type coating or fluorinated compounds) are common in waterproof coatings for period care; absence of manufacturer confirmation of PFAS-free status means risk cannot be ruled out.
Source, ATSDR ↗Unspecified synthetic polymer additives
Backing polymer type (polyethylene, polypropylene, or other) is not named. Additives such as plasticizers, flame retardants, or processing aids are not disclosed. No public testing or certification data available for this specific product.
Skin contact irritation or sensitization
Raw incidence of irritation from period pads is low but occurs in individuals with sensitive skin or allergies to synthetic polymers, residual processing chemicals, or perfume additives. Bodyform does not list fragrance or dyes, reducing this hazard relative to scented products.
What’s reassuring
Bleach residues in cotton/pulp core
Cotton and wood pulp cores in period care are typically processed with chlorine-based or oxygen bleaching. No recalls or adverse reports specific to Bodyform pads for bleach-related irritation have been established in public record.
Polymer degradation under storage or use
No public data on leaching or degradation of Bodyform backing under normal storage or body-temperature use. Synthetic polymer backings are stable under intended conditions if free of significant stress or heat.
The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Bodyform has not published detailed material composition or manufacturing transparency reports in the public domain. The brand has made no specific public commitment to PFAS-free waterproof backing or polymer sourcing. This silence on backing composition is notable because waterproof coatings and synthetic polymers in period care products are a known vector for PFAS use across the category. Absence of third-party certifications (such as OEKO-TEX or similar) covering the finished product further limits independent verification.
How it compares in its category
Most period-care products use synthetic waterproof backings, making Bodyform typical rather than distinctive. Some competitors (e.g., Seventh Generation, Natracare) have committed to PFAS-free or plant-based backings and published them. Others disclose polymer type (e.g., polyethylene or polypropylene) even if not all additives. Bodyform's lack of any public backing specification places it in the lower quartile for transparency, even within conventional brands.
If you buy it
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct heat or sunlight to minimize any polymer degradation or leaching risk over the shelf life. Use before the expiry date printed on the package. Do not flush pads or any component; dispose in solid waste. If you experience skin irritation, rash, or allergic response, discontinue use and contact dermatology; document the lot number from the package for future reference.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 35% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Bodyform has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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