100% organic cotton • non-chlorine bleached • rayon-free • certified organic

The smooth, easy glide cardboard applicator has a rounded, petal-shaped end that makes inserting the tampon easier and more comfortable.
The applicator is made from totally chlorine-free, biodegradable card.

Natracare tampons were developed as a direct response to health and environmental concerns about dioxin pollution caused by chlorine bleaching, the extensive use of pesticide spraying on conventionally grown cotton, and the use of rayon and other synthetics in tampons.

Many women are unaware that rayon and rayon-cotton blends are widely used in the manufacture of tampons. Rayon is commonly chlorine-bleached, and is a highly absorbent fibre which rapidly absorbs menstrual blood but at the same time can also dry out the natural protective mucous lining of the vagina.

Dioxin, a toxic carcinogen, is a by-product of all chlorine bleaching methods and is also found throughout the environment in varying levels as a by-product of pesticide spraying and pollution from incinerators. Dioxin has been found to collect in the fatty tissues of animals, including humans and should, therefore, be a real concern for women. Published scientific reports have shown that evidence is growing that even low levels of dioxins may be linked to cancer, endometriosis, low sperm counts and immune system suppression. Considering a woman may use as many as 11,000 tampons in her lifetime, she may be subjecting herself to additional dioxin exposure.

Natracare tampons are all made from only certified organic 100% cotton and were the world's first fully certified organic cotton tampons. They are non-chlorine bleached and women can be reassured that they do not contain synthetic materials, such as rayon, or chemical additives such as binders or surfactants. Certified organic cotton removes the risk of direct exposure to residues from chemical pesticides and fertilisers used on traditional cotton.

Available in regular and super absorbencies.

Natracare stands for more than just natural products. Natracare is committed to offering organic and natural solutions for personal health care that leave a soft footprint on the earth. For all of its feminine hygiene and baby care products, Natracare uses only natural materials that meet our environmental and biodegradable standards, sourced from producers that manage and monitor resources. And our vision … “To develop Natracare into a worldwide symbol for quality, innovation and ethics, available to all women as the natural choice for a healthy lifestyle and environment”.

Environmental accrediting:

Nordic Ecolabelling criteria is based on life cycle analyses, from the raw materials used in the production process to the recycling of the finished product. Criteria follow the precautionary principle. For example, when uncertain of the environmental impact of some chemicals or processes, no criteria will be developed for products that contain these chemicals until more knowledge is gained on their environmental consequences. The Nordic Ecolabel is controlled in Sweden by the Swedish Ecolabelling Board.

LOHAS (Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability) continues to be a major influence on consumer behaviour and is a growing principle for manufacturers to aspire to.

Natracare is the first feminine hygiene brand in the world to achieve an international EPD. The international EPD® system is a member of the Global Type III Environmental Product Declarations Network.

USDAS Biobased products are those made from materials derived from nature; renewable, biological ingredients from either plant, animal, marine or forestry materials.

Ethical Award from The Ethical Company Organisation, and Vegetarian Society Approved.