Meet LastPad; a luxurious reusable pad like no other

Posted on September 23, 2021 | By Aqleema Anwar

The design of the modern pad has changed quite a bit from the first disposable pad that was sold on the market in 1896, but little has been done for suitable alternatives to prevent sanitary products from filling landfills.

Did you know?

Sanitary pads can take between 500-800 years to decompose.
Pads are commonly made from bleached rayon, cotton, and plastics (almost 4 plastic bags’ worth)
They also sometimes contain fragrance and antibacterial agents.

In recent years, there has been a renewed interest towards “green menstruation”, a more ecological, sustainable, and safer-for-you sanitary product option. Women can choose from period underwear, menstruation cups, and most recently, a reusable menstruation pad.

The newest innovation in reusable menstruation products comes from Denmark-based company LastObject whose main goal is to eliminate and reduce single-use items. With the LastPad, the company feels they have created the perfect reusable pad which is comparable to, if not better than, the single-use option.

With some significant improvements to the prototype, making the switch from a single-use to reusable option is much easier which is exactly what LastObject had in mind.

Here are some notable design features of their newest product:

A top layer made of polyester/silver blend with a birdseye weaving specifically designed to prevent liquid from staying at the surface. Instead, fluids are absorbed into the middle layer leaving a dry surface against the skin.
The middle layer is made with bamboo, a material 40% more absorbent than cotton. This also allows for a pad that has a thinner profile instead of being bulky and uncomfortable.
The pad has a waterproof layer that remains intact even after washing so there is no fear of leakage or staining your clothes.
Comes with a 5-year guarantee that promises no deteriorating or smells developing after a few uses.
Silicone strips and wings that close with a thin piece of Velcro prevent the pad from slipping and moving out of place.

The company launched its Kickstarter on September 1 of this year and has already raised over $300 thousand from 3000+ backers.

To join the Kickstarter campaign or to learn more about this product, visit Last Object.