AN INNOVATIVE COMBINATION
Three materials for four thicknesses
Our menstrual lingerie is composed of the following layers, all free of metal nanoparticles:
1) Organic cotton, in contact with your skin
2) Absorbent fabric made from eucalyptus fibers (doubled for twice the absorption on our models for heavy flow and hemorrhagic conditions)
3) A waterproof, leak-proof PUL fabric
4) a second layer of organic cotton for the outside of your panties
ALL SOFT
Our organic cotton
Our organic cotton, entirely knitted and sewn in our own workshop in France, is the only material that comes into contact with your skin!
This allows us to master maximum absorbency and breathability, guaranteeing you unrivalled comfort.
It is sometimes black, sometimes undyed for the inside of our panties, to limit staining, but can be colored for the outside of the lingerie.
ABSORBANT
Eucalyptus fiber
The protective zone is made from eucalyptus fiber, tencel.
It's a fiber made from cellulose extracted from the wood of this tree, with incredible absorption properties.
WATERPROOF
The PUL
To prevent leaks, while our eucalyptus fiber fabric absorbs your blood, our PUL, the second layer of our protection zone, retains all liquids.
This waterproof yet breathable synthetic polyester material is there to have your back.
Allergy-free plant fiber fabrics
Healthy for the planet, healthy for the body
A NATURAL MATERIAL
The properties of organic cotton
Incomparably soft, you'll be surprised by how comfortable it feels when you slip on your lingerie.
A plant-based fiber, its naturally hypoallergenic properties are ideal for particularly sensitive people, as well as for prolonged contact with your intimacy in general.
With unrivalled durability and ease of care, it's long-lasting, making your switch to period panties worthwhile in the long term.
At Elia, we've combined it with a touch of elastane for added comfort (97% organic cotton and 3% elastane) and excellent elasticity to hug your shape.
ODOR-FREE
Properties of eucalyptus fiber
This fabric has many properties: it feels fresh, neutralizes odors, absorbs moisture while remaining dry on the surface...
All qualities we look for in our menstrual lingerie.
THE ZERO LEAKAGE ADVANTAGE
PUL properties
Waterproof and leak-proof, our leak-proof PUL is resistant to repeated washing.
That's why this leak-proof material can be found in menstrual pants, cloth diapers, nursing pads, etc.
GUARANTEED PROVENANCE
Eco-responsible eucalyptus fiber
The eucalyptus fiber we use in our menstrual lingerie technology is made in Austria, from wood grown in European forests.
The controlled resource-conservation process and low irrigation required to grow eucalyptus makes it a material with less impact on the environment.
That's why at Elia, we've chosen to work with eucalyptus, rather than bamboo, which is often used in absorbent fabrics.
Bamboo, a victim of massive deforestation, did not reflect our values, and we wanted to offer you the most responsible products possible throughout the chain.
ORGANIC FARMING
High-quality organic cotton
Our cotton is grown mainly in Turkey (renowned for its organic cotton). One of the advantages of organic cotton is that it requires much less water to produce.
France is also just starting to produce organic cotton, and we're trying to source it from our local market in the future, but volumes are currently insufficient. The weaving of this yarn, on the other hand, is carried out entirely in France, in our own workshops.
Like the rest of our materials, it is certified STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®. This guarantees that our cotton is free from products that are toxic to the body and the environment. The use of organic cotton certifies the absence of pesticides in our knickers and a more responsible agriculture.
