Here at Lil-Lets we're passionate about providing you with the best period products and have been doing so since 1954! We ensure all the materials we use have been extensively tested over time so they're perfectly safe for use.
We also believe that our period products should include everything you need and nothing you don't. So if you'd like to know more, here's the structure of our products and what's in them.
Every brand of tampon will be made differently. Here's how ours are structured:
From Lite - Ultra
Main body of the tampon which absorbs and holds menstrual fluid
Viscose (made from trees)
Very thin cover over the surface of the tampon,
aids smooth insertion and removal
Non-woven fabric made from PE
(polyethylene) and PES (polyester)
Removal string
35% cotton, 65% PES (polyester)
(Except Super Plus Extra Absorbency = 100% polyester)
Individual tampon wrapper
Cellophane (certified compostable)
Product packaging
Cardboard carton with minimum 30% recycled content.
None
Including wrapper but excluding packaging (grams)
0.14 – 0.18g
Every brand of tampon will be made differently. Here's how ours are structured:
Regular and Super
Main body of the tampon which absorbs and holds menstrual fluid
Viscose (made from trees)
Very thin cover over the surface of the tampon,
aids smooth insertion and removal
Non-woven fabric made from PE
(polyethylene) and PES (polyester)
Removal string
100% PES (polyester)
Tube to aid smooth insertion
Cardboard with waxedpaper surface
Individual tampon wrapper
Paper laminated with polyethylene and a
polypropylene tear strip
Product packaging
Cardboard carton
None
Including wrapper but excluding packaging (grams)
Regular – 0.33 g
Every brand of pad will be made differently. Here's how our are structured:
The soft layer that touches your
skin, and draws fluid away
Soft Pads
Non-woven fabric made from PE & PES
(polyethylene and polyester)
Freshlock Pads
Non-woven fabric made from cotton
Maxi Pads
Non-woven fabric made from PE (polyethylene) and PP(polypropylene)
Transfers fluid from the
cover to the core
Soft Pads
Cellulose with PES/PP
(polyester / polypropylene)
Freshlock Pads
Cellulose with PES/PP
(polyester / polypropylene)
Maxi Pads
PP/PE (polypropylene / polyethylene) non-woven
Absorbs and locks-in fluid
Soft Pads
Cellulose with SAP
(superabsorbent polymer)
Freshlock Pads
Cellulose with SAP
(superabsorbent polymer)
Maxi Pads
Cellulose with SAP
(superabsorbent polymer)
The final layer that touches your
underwear and prevents fluid
escaping
Soft Pads
PE (polyethylene)
Freshlock Pads
PE (polyethylene)
Maxi Pads
PE (polyethylene)
Ensures your pad sticks to your
underwear and stays in place.
May also be used for construction
Soft Pads
Synthetic resin
(latex free)
Freshlock Pads
Synthetic resin
(latex free)
Maxi Pads
Synthetic resin
(latex free)
Protects the adhesive before the
pad has been used
Soft Pads
Paper with silicone coating
Freshlock Pads
Paper with silicone coating
Maxi Pads
Paper with silicone coating
Soft Pads
None
Freshlock Pads
None
Maxi Pads
None
Individual pad wrapper
Soft Pads
PE (polyethylene)
With a re-seal tab made from PP (polypropylene) and adhesive
Freshlock Pads
PE (polyethylene)
With a re-seal tab made from PP (polypropylene) and adhesive
MAxi Pads
PP (polypropylene)
Product packaging
Soft Pads
PE (polyethylene)
Freshlock Pads
PE (polyethylene)
Maxi Pads
PE (polyethylene)
Including wrapper but excluding
packaging (grams)
Soft Pads
Normal pad =
4.7g plastic
Freshlock Pads
Normal pad =
3.8g plastic
Maxi Pads
Long pad =
3.4g plastic
Every brand of liner will be made differently. Here's how our are structured:
The soft layer that touches your skin,
and draws fluid away
Non-woven fabric made from PE & PES
(polyethylene and polyester)
Absorbs and locks-in fluid
Cellulose
The final layer that touches your underwear and
prevents fluid escaping
PE (polyethylene)
Ensures your liner sticks to your underwear and
stays in place. May also be used for construction
Synthetic resin (latex free)
Protects the adhesive before the liner has been used
Paper with silicone coating
None
Individual liner wrapper
N/A
Product packaging
PE (polyethylene)
Including wrapper but excluding packaging (grams)
0.674g plastic per liner
Every brand of maternity pad will be made differently. Here's how ours are structured:
Maxi and Ultra
The soft layer that touches your skin,
and draws fluid away
Non-woven fabric made from PE & PES
(polyethylene and polyester)
Side panels and wing area: non-woven fabric made from PP (polypropylene)
Transfers fluid from the cover to the core
Cellulose
Absorbs and locks-in fluid
Cellulose with SAP (superabsorbent polymer).
In maxi the cellulose is left fluffy but in ultra it is compressed
The final layer that touches your underwear and
prevents fluid escaping
PE (polyethylene)
Ensures your pad sticks to your underwear and stays in place. May also be used for construction
Synthetic resin (latex free)
Protects the adhesive before the pad has been used
Paper with silicone coating
Individual pad wrapper
PE (polyethylene) with a re-seal tab made from
PP (polypropylene) and adhesive
Product packaging
PE (polyethylene)
Including wrapper but excluding packaging (grams)
Maternity Maxi 5.9g
Maternity Ultra 4.1g
Every brand of maternity liner will be made differently. Here's how ours are structured:
The soft layer that touches your skin,
and draws fluid away
Non-woven fabric made from PE & PES
(polyethylene and polyester)
Absorbs and locks-in fluid
Cellulose with SAP (superabsorbent polymer).
In maxi the cellulose is left fluffy but in ultra it is compressed
The final layer that touches your underwear and
prevents fluid escaping
PE (polyethylene)
Ensures your liner sticks to your underwear and stays in place. May also be used for construction
Synthetic resin (latex free)
Protects the adhesive before the liner has been used
Paper with silicone coating
Individual liner wrapper
PE (polyethylene) with a re-seal tab made from
PP (polypropylene) and adhesive
Product packaging
PE (polyethylene)
Including wrapper but excluding packaging (grams)
Every brand of maternity breast pad will be made differently. Here's how ours are structured:
The soft layer that touches your skin,
and draws milk away
Non-woven fabric made from PE & PES
(polyethylene and polyester)
Transfers milk from the cover to the core
Cellulose
Absorbs and locks-in milk
Cellulose with SAP (superabsorbent polymer)
The final layer that touches your bra and
prevents milk escaping
PE (polyethylene)
Ensures your pad sticks to your bra and stays in place. May also be used for construction
Synthetic resin (latex free)
Protects the adhesive before the pad has been used
Paper with silicone coating
Individual pad wrapper
PE (polyethylene)
Product packaging
Cardboard
Including wrapper but excluding packaging (grams)
3.1g
Every brand of maternity wipe will be made differently. Here's how ours are structured:
Cellulose
Aqua
Lactic Acid
Sodium Benzoate
Glycerin
Potassium Sorbate
Panthenol
Sodium Lactate
Polysorbate 20
Disodium
Cocoamphodiacetate
Lavendula Angustifolia
(lavender oil)
Sodium Chloride
Pantolactone
Product packaging
3 Layer plastic film - non-recyclable
Wipes excluding packaging (grams)
0g
What are our organic products made of?
Lil-Lets organic tampons are made from 100% organic cotton certified to the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) by the UK Soil Association.
These standards ensure that our organic tampons are GM free and are grown without the use of synthetic fertilisers (or potentially toxic pesticides).
You might wonder why organic tampons are often a little more expensive than standard tampons, and it's because of these special conditions required for growing organic cotton.
At Lil-Lets we're open and honest about what our products contain, so here's what's in our full organic range:
Every brand of organic tampon will be made differently. Here's how ours are structured:
Main body of the tampon which absorbs and holds menstrual fluid
Organic cotton
Removal string
Organic cotton
Individual tampon wrapper
Cellophane (certified compostable)
Product packaging
Cardboard (FSC certified) with minimum 30% recycled content
None
Including wrapper but excluding packaging (grams)
0g
Every brand of organic pad will be made differently. Here's how ours are structured:
The soft layer that touches your skin,
and draws fluid away
Organic cotton
Absorbs and locks-in fluid
Organic cotton
The final layer that touches your underwear and
prevents fluid escaping
PLA (polylactic acid made from corn starch).
Biodegradable / compostable plastic
Ensures your pad sticks to your underwear and stays in place. May also be used for construction
Synthetic resin (latex free)
Protects the adhesive before the pad has been used
Paper with silicone coating
None
Individual pad wrapper
PLA (polylactic acid made from corn starch).
Biodegradable / compostable plastic
Product packaging
Cardboard (FSC certified) with 30% recycled content
Including wrapper but excluding packaging (grams)
3.0g biodegradable plastic
Every brand of organic liner will be made differently. Here's how ours are structured:
The soft layer that touches your skin,
and draws fluid away
Organic cotton
Absorbs and locks-in fluid
Organic cotton
The final layer that touches your underwear and
prevents fluid escaping
PLA (polylactic acid made from corn starch).
Biodegradable / compostable plastic
Ensures your liner sticks to your underwear and stays in place. May also be used for construction
Synthetic resin (latex free)
Protects the adhesive before the liner has been used
Paper with silicone coating
None
Product packaging
Cardboard (FSC certified) with 30% recycled content
Including wrapper but excluding packaging (grams)
0.5g biodegradable plastic
Every brand of menstrual cup will be made differently. Here's how ours are structured:
Silicone
Organic cotton
Paper
Product Packaging
Cardboard (FSC certified)
Every brand of reusable tampon applicator will be made differently. Here's how ours are structured:
High Impact Polystyrene
Thermoplastic elastomer (TP)
Organic cotton
Cellophane (certified compostable)
Organic cotton
Paper
Product packaging
Cardboard (FSC certified) with 30% recycled content
Every brand of teens pad will be made differently. Here's how ours are structured:
The soft layer that touches your skin,
and draws fluid away
Non-woven fabric made from PE (polyethylene)
and PP (polypropylene)
Transfers fluid from the cover to the core
Cellulose with PES / PP (polyester / polypropylene)
Absorbs and locks-in fluid
Cellulose with SAP (superabsorbent polymer)
The final layer that touches your underwear and
prevents fluid escaping
PE (polyethylene)
Ensures your pad sticks to your underwear and stays in place. May also be used for construction
Synthetic resin (latex free)
Protects the adhesive before the pad has been used
Paper with silicone coating
None
Individual pad wrapper
PE (polyethylene) with a re-seal tab made from
PP (polypropylene) and adhesive
Product packaging
PE (polyethylene), paper band and PES (polyester) ribbons
Including wrapper but excluding packaging (grams)
3.1g
Every brand of teens liner will be made differently. Here's how ours are structured:
The soft layer that touches your skin,
and draws fluid away
PE (polyethylene film)
Side panels: non-woven fabric made from
PE (polyethylene) and PP (polypropylene)
Absorbs and locks-in fluid
Cellulose
The final layer that touches your underwear and
prevents fluid escaping
PE (polyethylene)
Ensures your liner sticks to your underwear and stays in place. May also be used for construction
Synthetic resin (latex free)
Protects the adhesive before the liner has been used
Paper with silicone coating
None
Individual liner wrapper
PE (polyethylene)
Product packaging
Cardboard
Including wrapper but excluding packaging (grams)
1.2g
Every brand of teens pad will be made differently. Here's how ours are structured:
The soft layer that touches your skin,
and draws fluid away
Cellulose (from bamboo)
Absorbs and locks-in fluid
Cellulose with SAP (superabsorbent polymer)
The final layer that touches your underwear and
prevents fluid escaping
PLA (polylactic acid made from corn starch)
and PBAT (polybutylene adipate terephthalate)
Biodegradable / compostable plastics
Ensures your pad sticks to your underwear and stays in place. May also be used for construction
Synthetic resin (latex free)
Protects the adhesive before the pad has been used
Paper with silicone coating
None
Individual pad wrapper
PLA & PBAT (polylactic acid and polybutylene adipate terephthalate)
Biodegradable / compostable plastics
Product packaging
Cardboard
Including wrapper but excluding packaging (grams)
2.4g biodegradable plastic
