What's Inside an Always^® Sanitary Pad?

How are ALWAYS^® products made? What materials are used to manufacture them and what is the process like? Are ALWAYS^® pads safe for women and young girls? If you have always wondered about such questions, here's a quick primer on what goes into an ALWAYS^® product.

Read more about the safety of ALWAYS^® sanitary pads and other products below.

ALWAYS^® designs for perfection. Our pads in Kenya, just like in the rest of the world, are made of four layers i.e., the top sheet, a secondary top sheet, an absorbent core, and a back sheet. Each layer aids in delivering comfort and protection during your most private days. The top sheets quickly absorb the liquid and transfer it to the high-quality absorbent core. The core's gel pearls work to lock the fluid while the back sheet holds the pad in place.

As with all our markets, ALWAYS^® pads in Kenya and rest of Africa are also manufactured under rigorous international safety standards. The wellbeing of our women stands at the core of every product that we create. The safety assessments and formulas of ALWAYS^® products go through several independent experts in the industry including health authorities, university scientists, and physicians. This helps us bring the best comfort to you.

ALWAYS^® products sold around the world are of singular quality - we aim to be the best and the most comfortable product for all women. Every sanitary pad and panty liner that we sell in Kenya, other parts of Africa, and around the world meets the same internationally recognized standards for safety and quality.

Here's how we ensure that each and every sanitary pad that goes out to local shops and online retailers is safe to use.

Our products go through rigorous safety tests. Always^® pads are safe for use and are created in a way that they respond to the unique needs of every woman. To further cater to women with sensitive skin, we also produce pads that are designed with a soft and breathable top sheet, like the ALWAYS^® Feather-Soft sanitary pad.

ALWAYS^® believes in keeping up with the evolving times. The new breathable top sheet is soft and gentle on your skin and provides optimal protection during heavy-flow days. Check out our new range of sanitary pads today.

Our products are designed using perforated films that contain polyethene (PE). This helps us maintain the quality of our products, just like you have always enjoyed. We use PE, also known as polyethylene, across our products in all the countries that we serve as a way to prevent leaks. PE films are safely used in a large array of industries:

PE films work wonders in protecting against menstrual leaks as the component holds the fluid securely. Here are a few more reasons why they are so effective:

We understand that women have distinct needs. But that shouldn't mean that they have to compromise. The ALWAYS^® promise of safety is true for each and every product that comes out of our factories. Just so you can lead a life the way you want and on your own terms.

Please have a look at some of the most frequently asked questions and their answers below. You may contact us here.

Are scented pads safe? Won't they be irritating and make me itch down there?

Always Kenya is committed to ensuring that all of our products meet rigorous safety standards. In addition, we believe it is important to have our safety assessments and ingredients reviewed by independent experts, who put our products through their own skin safety requirements.