Why do my period undies smell?

Period panties collect the blood and bacteria but leave them cooking in one place with no way to escape. When the blood stays in your panties and mixes with bacteria, those panties just get stinkier and stinkier. Odor won’t go away until you change your period panties, shower, and apply a whole-body deodorant.

How often should you replace Thinx?

~2 years
Thinx will last at maximum tech performance for industry standard of 40 washes or ~2 years, if cared for properly. This means washing them on a gentle cycle with the rest of your delicates, never using bleach or fabric softener, and hang drying!

When should you throw out Thinx?

The Thinx website cites two years as the time frame for their products as well.

How do you disinfect Thinx?

What temperature should I wash my Thinx at? Machine-wash your Thinx on cold. The standard cold wash is 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit (15 C – 27 C). If you’re hand-washing, the water should feel close to room temperature.

What is the difference between Thinx and Thinx BTWN?

Do THINX (BTWN) and Thinx have the same absorbency levels? While Thinx styles offer a variety of absorbency levels from 1 to 5 regular tampons’ worth, Thinx (BTWN) styles come in our higher absorbency 5 regular tampons’ worth.

Will Thinx hold urine?

But Thinx, the brand that brought us period-proof underwear, is hoping to end the stigma while offering up an alternative to panytliners and pads. The company’s spinoff, Icon—which features “pee-proof” undies—recently expanded its line to include more super-wicking styles meant to keep women dry all day long.

How do you launder Thinx?

Toss them in a normal load of laundry on a delicate cycle — the other clothes will be fine! (No bleach or fabric softener.) If you’d rather hand wash, use lukewarm water. Hang up Thinx (BTWN) in a non-humid environment, and wait for them to fully dry before putting them away.

Do I need to rinse Thinx before washing?

To wash your Thinx underwear, you’ll need to rinse them before you machine wash them. As soon as you take off your Thinx, rinse them in cold water to get rid of any blood. Hold them under the faucet and squeeze them until the water that comes out is clean. Then, put them in the washing machine when you get the chance.

Does Thinx smell?

If cared for properly (here are our complete washing instructions), Thinx should not retain a scent — but if you think they need a li’l extra love, try a vinegar soak. Before you wash your undies, submerge them in a clean basin or sink with one cup of white vinegar and 1-2 cups of water.

What is the difference between Thinx and KNIX?

Knix period underwear are not chemically treated for absorbency improvement, rather they are made of cotton, woven with carbon and spandex, with tiny holes for more absorbency. So, these are significantly more likely to be safe than Thinx. (Here’s a Fast Company article about Knix.)

What is the difference between Thinx and Speax?

The main two differences are that Speax is for urine-proof underwear, while Thinx is more for period-proof underwear. Because of that, there is a big discrepancy in absorbency, with Speax being able to hold much more liquid than Thinx. However, that doesn’t mean that they would perform better than Thinx for periods.