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 that use sustainable materials and everyone involved in the production and creation of Riley is treated fairly and paid a fair wage.
Products
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:
Dermatology tested (guarantee that our products are dermatologically tested to qualified independent institutions - patch tests conducted on users and not on animals!
ISO 14001 (environment management system)
ISO 9001 (quality management system)
ISO 13485 and MDD (quality management system for medical devices, and medical devices directive)
CE 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 – Organic Content Standard (product made from organic cotton)
Öko – tex standard 100 (Guarantee that our products are made from textile materials free of substances that are harmful to human life)
Nordic 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 member (prescribing of testing methods)
FSC certification (raw material based on wood purchasing from controlled sources, we take care, what is the origin of raw materials)
Patents:
2020 Patent: Safety Channel: User Friendly Protection (Pads)
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.
Our Mission
Our mission is to power women’s potential through better menstrual wellbeing.
We create clean, conscious, high-quality products that prioritise your health and the planet, so you can feel and perform at your best every day of the month.
Our range includes Pads, Pantyliners, Applicator Tampons, Naked Tampons and more, giving you the freedom to choose what works for your body and your routine.
Women deserve quality.
Riley exists because mainstream period care has ignored women for too long, overlooking comfort and overlooking female health. We created Riley to change that. To offer protection that’s safer, cleaner, and rooted in equality. We believe period care should never compromise your wellbeing.
Care you can trust
100% GOTS certified organic cotton
No toxins. No chlorine. No plastics. No irritants.
Clean, reliable protection designed for real comfort.
A certified force for good
Proudly B Corp certified
Compostable or recyclable packaging
Fully audited, transparent supply chain
Impact with intention
1% of every sale donated
200,000+ period products donated to date
Supporting menstrual health education across Ireland, the UK and Kenya
Trusted and loved
4.8 Trustpilot score
Chosen by thousands of women and over 400 leading organisations across the world
Discover our 100% organic period products
Our tampons (naked or otherwise) are all made of 100% certified organic cotton & don’t contain any nasty chemicals. They come in a range of absorbencies & on a personalised subscription-basis, to perfectly suit your flow. Our applicator tampons are bio-based, as well as our reusable applicator bundle so you can even say goodbye to single-use plastic.
Our mission is to power women’s potential through better menstrual wellbeing.
We create clean, conscious, high-quality products that prioritise your health and the planet, so you can feel and perform at your best every day of the month.
Got a question? Email us at hello@weareriley.com
