What does this brand sell?
Imse was founded over 30 years ago to make sustainable consumption the norm, and does so by offering reusable hygiene products. They have a sister-company called Vimse offering reusable baby products. Imse’s products offer alternatives to disposable period and maternity products that have economic, health and environmental benefits. They’ve received multiple awards for the best period underwear, more specifically for the “high waste period underwear”. You will find comprehensive guides and instructions on their website on how to use their products.
“To foster greater openness and knowledge about menstruation and incontinence”
Received two awards for the best period underwear
They have started to use waste and surplus material to create cleansing pads
Best Period underwear 2024 by Aftonbladget
Best Period underwear 2023 by Expressen
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Cleaning pads, period underwear, storage bags, breast warmers from merino wool are manufactured in Latvia
Reusable tampons, reusable sanitary pads, reusable cloth wipes, nursing pads are manufactured in Turkey
Menstrual cups are manufactured in the US
Breast warmers from recycled wool are manufactured in Portugal
Maternity and nursing bra’s are manufactured in China
Hipster/bikini/ period underwear – 39 EUR
Reusable pads 3-pack – between 18 – 26 EUR
Reusable tampons 8-pack – 14-20 EUR
Maternity and nursing bra – 29 EUR
By using reusable products, you reduce the amount of carbon emitted compared to using disposable tampons, pads, and other period products.
By using reusable products, you reduce the amount of energy required compared to using disposable tampons, pads, and other period products.
Growing cotton uses a lot of water. By using reusable products, you reduce the amount of water required compared to using disposable tampons, pads, and other period products.
All cotton is 100% organic, which ensures its grown without any pesticides or fertilisers. The soil therefore remains more fertile.
They try to reduce waste by changing their designs and by using the leftover fabrics to create new products, like the cleaning pads.
All cotton used is 100% organic, meaning it is produced on land free from chemical pesticides and synthetic fertilisers. They also do not use any biocides or antibacterial treatments on their products, which are harmful to the environment when washed. Instead, you can wash the products at 60 degrees Celsius to clean the products after use.
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No more information regarding sustainability reports, life cycle analyses or impact reports is available.