Our Products

There can be a lot of misinformation out there when it comes to the different products we use and how they're marketed to us. At Riley, we want you to know exactly what you’re putting in your body every month. Our vaginas are the most absorbent part of our bodies, so of course you should know what ingredients are used to create your period products. Period.

    Our products are created with ethical manufacturers in Europe that use sustainable materials and everyone involved in the production and creation of Riley is treated fairly and paid a fair wage.

    Products

    So let us break-down our product make-up individually to give you a well-rounded view of each.

    Tampons:

    • The tampons themselves are made with 100% certified organic cotton
    • Our accreditations include:
      • 100% certified organic cotton
      • STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX
      • Totally Chlorine Free (TCF)
      • Free of pesticides
      • Free of chemical additives
      • Free of fragrance or dyes
      • Vegan and non-animal testing certifications
      • Tested for sensitivity / hypoallergenic (Derma test)
    • The tampon string is cleverly woven in during production therefore, we do not use glues like other mainstream period care brands
    • The applicators are plant-based and made from sugar cane which is a renewable resource and can be rinsed and recycled after use
    • The tampon wrappers  are made from wood pulp, are biodegradable and compostable to EN13432

    Did you know that your tampon should always be soaked in blood when removed?

    It's so important to use the right absorbency to suit your flow. Everyone's period flow changes throughout their menstrual phase. Here's a full breakdown of when to use each absorbency and remember to change your tampon frequently (we recommend every 3-4 hours):

    • Light Absorbency:
      • 🩸 <6 grams
      • Can be used for very light flow periods or towards the end of menstruation
    • Regular Absorbency:
      • 🩸🩸 6-9 grams
      • Can be used for medium flow periods or in the middle of menstruation
    • Super Absorbency:
      • 🩸🩸🩸 9-12 grams
      • Can be used for heavy flow periods or at the beginning of menstruation
    • Super+ Absorbency:
      • 🩸🩸🩸🩸 12-15 grams
      • Can be used for very heavy flow periods or at the beginning of menstruation

    Pads:

    • The pads themselves are made with 100% certified organic cotton including a patented safety channel adding 50% more protection
    • Our accreditations include:
      • 100% certified organic cotton
      • Organic Blended Content Standard
      • Totally Chlorine Free (TCF)
      • Free of pesticides
      • Free of chemical additives
      • Free of fragrance or dyes
      • Vegan and non-animal testing certifications
      • Tested for sensitivity / hypoallergenic (Derma test)
    • The pad backing film and wrappers are made from corn starch, are biodegradable and compostable to EN13432

    Certificates:

    FDA cert (Food and Drug Administration)

    dermatest certDermatology tested (guarantee that our products are dermatologically tested to qualified independent institutions - ​​patch tests conducted on users and not on animals!

    ISO 14001 certISO 14001 (environment management system)

    ISO 9001 certISO 9001 (quality management system)

    ISO 13485 and MDD (quality management system for medical devices, and medical devices directive)

    CE certCE certificates (European Community mark; product need to be safe and also function in a medical-technical way as described in the manufacturer's  "intended purpose")

    OCS cert OCS – Organic Content Standard (product made ​​from organic cotton)

    OEKO TEX cert Öko – tex standard 100 (Guarantee that our products are made ​​from textile materials free of substances that are harmful to human life)

    Nordic EcolabelNordic ecolabel (market in the Nordic countries - focus on the additives in the production process in the form of chemicals, adhesives, fragrances, lotions, dyes, etc., the use of biodegradable materials, management of waste - account of environmental aspects)

    edana cert Edana member (prescribing of testing methods)

    FSC cert FSC certification (raw material based on wood purchasing from controlled sources, we take care, what is the origin of raw materials)

     

    Patents:

    Safety Channel Patent 2020 Patent: Safety Channel: User Friendly Protection (Pads)

    Reusable Applicator Patent 2020 Patent: Reusable applicator tube: Sustainable solution for users and planet

     

    Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)

    TSS is caused by a reaction of blood and bacteria so while it can happen when a tampon is left in too long, it can also occur with any period product, including reusable ones like a menstrual cup and reusable pads. Something else that isn't widely known is that it can actually happen to men, women and children, so it can affect anyone.

    We take all necessary precautions to make sure our products are top quality and include zero chlorine bleach, glues, pesticides, toxins or harmful chemicals like other mainstream brands but we unfortunately cannot guarantee that TSS will not occur due to it being a result of a bacterial infection from the blood. 

    Everyone needs to be extremely careful when it comes to TSS and we should be changing our period products every 3-4 hours.