As absorbent as the leading brand. The same daytime protection but without the irritants or plastics. These pads have specially designed leakproof barriers to lock in blood and prevent leakage around the edges. Made with a 100% organic cotton topsheet and an FSC certified cellulose absorbent core. Zero SAPs. Zero fragrances. Zero dyes. Zero petroleum plastics. Clinically proven to prevent irritation. Zero irritants. Vagina approved. These pads biodegrade in a year even in landfill.