Rael Reusable Panty Liners Menstrual, Organic Cotton Cover, Period Essential, Cloth Pantyliner for Women, Washable, Soft and Thin, Leak-Free, Washing Machine Safe (5 Count, Brown)

I just bought these because I am looking for areas with less waste. I'm not ready to go full-monty in reusable cloth pads for my period, but I felt the pantiliner could use some attention and be an easy way to introduce myself to the concept. I washed these in the washer using a garment bag and let them air dry flat on a towel. They hold their shape and stay in place for me when I'm wearing them. Since I am an over-consumer (ah-hem), I also bought several other brands simultaneously. I have only tried these. I like them better than the plastic pads that have the grey "charcoal" liner on them.

Rael reusable organic cloth pantyliners are not the most glamorous option, but they do the job, create less waste and even considering their disadvantages I will keep using them.While I'm on a path to being more sustainable and generate less waste, there are some aspects of my lifestyle it was harder to do so. One issue is that I always need to wear a pantyliner, everyday there needs to be something at least slightly absorbent between me and my underwear.At first I switched to 100% unbleached organic cotton, than to biodegradable/compostable pantyliners, but I was still feeling bad for continuously having to purchase and discard something. I was contemplating buying period underwear (for lightweight flow), but I still have a drawer full of regular underwear I just don't want to throw away.Come in... Rael reusable pantyliners! Well... they're not really pantyliners, they are as big and thick as period reusable cloths (the ones for light flow). The cloth is really soft and decently comfortable for everyday wear, kind of breathable. I can mostly forget they are there, but you can't compare them to a thin pantyliner. If I am wearing tight pants/leggings, you can see them (both front and back); under casual jeans, dresses, skirts, more loose fitting shorts no one can tell.I'm not using them for period, but they are great for regular leaks and everyday moistness down there. I can wear them to run or exercise, but if I sweat a lot they get really wet and I need to remove them as soon as I finish the workout. The exterior side seems kind of leakage proof, but I wouldn't exactly recommend them to women having incontinence or other form of bladder leaks.Quality wise, they are really durable. I washed them again and again, after several months they still look like new. I just put them in a small bag for washing delicate clothes, and put them in the next laundry I run (I do some sort of laundry every 3-4 days at least). I personally use more eco friendly laundry products (Sal Suds, Castille soap, vinegar instead of fabric softener, etc.), so they can go with any of my other clothes in the washer. Since I don't use them for periods, I can tell how much they can stain from blood. But they didn't stained or discolored from daily leeks.The pantyliners close with a snap and fit most of my underwear (including some bigger things). Since they snap around the crotch section, they can move up and down easily, so I need to carefully reposition them after I use the toilet (especially on silkier fabrics and looser panties). When running or doing high intensity exercises I just make sure I wear more form fitting underwear, so they don't move around.Even if the pantyliners can be folded for traveling, I would still feel uncomfortable taking them on trips and washing them every night in the sink or something. But it would be doable.Since for some occasions and underwear I still need to use biodegradable/compostable thinner liners, a set of 5 is more than enough for me. The price is high, but worth considering how many uses I get out of them.

This review is based on me trying out three brands of reusable panty liners. Out of the three I tried, these are my second choice.I like almost everything about these reusable panty liners, but the one thing I don't like is enough of a hinderance that I end up avoiding these. After washing and drying these liners, they're all crumpled up and try to roll in on themselves. This makes it difficult to place in the right spot for wearing, and it also makes them more likely to end up in a bad place simply because they roll up. Once I've gotten them to stay in the right place though, I do like the thickness of these. They're thin, but with enough coverage for daily discharge. They do also tend to stay in place (like backwards and forwards), but the rolling up kind of cancels this nice feature out. Of the three brands I've tried, these are my second choice, but I won't be ordering anymore of these.One thing I want to add that goes for all three brands I tried: you don't notice the snap underneath at all. I was worried that sitting on a snap would be uncomfortable, but it goes completely unnoticed.All that said, the other brands I tried are:1) My favorite: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WF843WB/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=12) My least favorite: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071ZFH5WF/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1I'll leave reviews for these ones here as well, so you don't have to hunt for them on their respective pages.For the Natissy liners: Out of the three I tried, these are my favorite, and the ones I want to select most often. I like the material, fit, and the way they stay in place of these. These are a nice thickness, so I feel protected, but I don't notice that I'm wearing an extra layer of fabric. These also stay nice and flat after washing and drying, which makes it easy to re-wear them over and over (makes for easy placement). These also stay right where I want them the entire time I wear them. The material of the backing makes it so they don't move around during use. Out of the three brands I've tested, these are the ones I choose to wear, and I will be purchasing more so I don't have to wear the brands I dislike as often.Bamboo charcoal liners: Out of the three I tried, this was my least favorite kind. I do still wear them, but I usually go for the others before these if they are available. What I don't like about these is 1) the thickness, 2) the material, and 3) the way they move around. 1) These are the thickest reusable panty liners out of the three I tried. It feels a bit like I'm wearing a diaper, or at least a thick pad. I KNOW I'm wearing them. 2) The fleece material of these is just weird for me. It's like I'm wearing a sweatshirt on my crotch. I don't need that. It gets hot and sweaty, and that's just not a great feeling. 3) The backside of these is silky. This allows the liner to move around a lot while wearing it. They'll end up completely back behind my butt instead of right between my legs, which is completely against the point. I work from home, so I can adjust these as needed, but 1) that's annoying and 2) I obviously can't do that when I'm out in public.As I said, I do still wear these on days when they're all that's left, but they're certainly not my first choice, and I won't be buying anymore.